Zweigles, Inc., is a food manufacturer of hot dogs, sausages, and deli products. The company is based in
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in and the county seat, seat of government of Monroe County, New York, United States. It is the List of municipalities in New York, fourth-most populous city and 10th most-populated municipality in New York, with a populati ...
, and was founded in 1880 by C. Wilhelm Zweigle, a German immigrant to the United States.
It is most well known for its brand of
white hot
The white hot is a variation on the hot dog found primarily in the Rochester, New York area, as well as other parts of Western New York and Central New York. It is composed of a combination of uncured and unsmoked pork, beef, and veal; the lack ...
s, which are descended from German white sausages. The company expanded across New York in the 20th and 21st centuries because of partnerships with
Wegmans
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain. It is now headquartered in Gates, New York, but was founded on January 30, 1916, in Rochester, New York.
As of late 2024, Wegmans had 111 stores in eight states (New Yo ...
supermarkets and several sports teams, beginning with the
Rochester Red Wings
The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Innovative Fie ...
in the 1930s.
References
Red or White? Washington Post, May 24, 2006
External links
Official website
American companies established in 1880
Manufacturing companies based in Rochester, New York
1880 establishments in New York (state)
Food and drink companies established in 1880
Manufacturing companies established in 1880
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