Groeb Farms, Inc.

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In 1973 Ernest L. Groeb Jr. (Father) involved his high-school-age sons, Ernie and Troy, in a beekeeping operation. They called their partnership "ETE Honey". As the years progressed, the family kept the bees, establishing a working operation of over 5000 hives in Michigan, Florida and Wisconsin. In 1984 the family changed the name to Groeb Farms and expanded their Onsted, Michigan operation by processing their Honey for the Retail, Foodservice and Industrial Markets. That same year, the Groeb family processed approximately 400,000 pounds of Honey! As Industrial and Foodservice markets appeared as the future growth markets, the company grew and the owners knew they must differentiate themselves from other Honey packers. Products such as Peanut Butter, Mustard, Molasses and Vinegar complemented Honey, thus Groeb Farms became a "One Stop Shop" supplier. In 1987, Groeb Farms bought another Honey packer in Belleview, Florida expanding their sales coverage to the Rockies. In 1988, Groeb farms incorporated, with the father and two sons as the only shareholders. Gourmet Jose' a fresh "Pico de Gallo" was purchased by Groeb Farms, Inc. in 1993. The company has become one of the leading "Fresh Salsa" makers in the USA. Gourmet Jose' products are shipped nationwide. Today, Groeb Farms buys Honey from more than 42 states and around the world, packing over +200,000 pounds of Honey a day at its plants in Belleview, Florida and Onsted, Michigan. Groeb Farms, Inc. has capacity for over 65...

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