About Cattaneo Bros
In 1947, William Cattaneo Sr. started a beef jerky making business with just $200 and a recipe in mind. He had perfected his ingredients during the 1940's in the basement of a small butcher shop in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Sixty years later, the tradition continues and Cattaneo Bros. Beef Jerky remains one of the only true jerky factories in the world. After three generations of Cattaneo's, the Kaney family now runs the operation and the second generation of this family is taking the reins in their 21st Year of their ownership of the company.
The faces in the factory may have changed, but everything is still done the old fashioned and all-natural way. The same instructions and traditions that William Cattaneo Sr., created are still followed daily with each handmade batch. Even after half a century, the same top quality spices and herbs are still mixed by hand - to consistently deliver Cattaneo Bros.'s one of a kind taste.
New faces have meant great new additions over the years. In the mid-80's new flavors were added like Teriyaki, Mesquite and Extra-Hot. The Kaney's and Cattaneo's created the new Turkey Jerky in the 90's. And with their background in meat processing, the Kaney's added extensively to the sausage line with the recipe creation of Pork Apple Honey, Caballero, Chorizo and more.
The Kaney family has worked hard to keep the production facility up to date with the latest U.S.D.A. food safety requirements while maintaining traditional production techniques. They believe that it is the family's trade secrets, recipes and attention to detail in the production process that makes Cattaneo Bros.'s products one-of-a-kind.
Since 1947, Cattaneo Bros. has evolved from a 15 gift pack catalog to a catalog that now offers over 100 gift packs to customers all over the World. What has always been a holiday tradition and continues to be for many throughout generations of families, Cattaneo Bros.' gift packs are now also becoming a tradition shared throughout the year for Birthdays, Valentine's Day, and other Holidays.
To many, Cattaneo Bros. beef jerky has become their candy of choice - but one high in protein and low in calories.
In fact, many a famous person has snacked on Cattaneo Bros. Beef Jerky including Actor Tim Allen, President Ronald Reagan, Former National Security Advisor William Clark, the Emperor of Japan, the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team and many more.
Anyone is invited to stop into Jerky Heaven to watch us make our famous jerky and to experience the tradition! - The Cattaneo Bros. Factory is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. We are also open on Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for the month of December!
We thank you for all of your support over the past 62 years, and we look forward to many more years of this great family tradition!
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