Taste Maker Foods, 495 Vaiden Dr, Hernando, MS 38632, US

Founded in 2004, Monogram Food Solutions began operations when a group of Memphis investors purchased King Cotton and Circle B Brand foods from Sara Lee Corporation of Chicago. The purchase signified a homecoming for the brands. King Cotton was founded nearly 70 years ago in Memphis. King Cotton and Circle B are among the leading brands in retail sales of hot dogs, corn dogs, sandwich meats, and smoked sausages in the Memphis and Mid-South area. The former president of the Sara Lee Foods Dinner Group, Wes Jackson, continued Monogram's growth with the help of established relationships with key industry contacts. This was the precursor to licensing brands featuring NASCAR and Jeff Foxworthy. In May of 2006, Monogram Food Solutions continued to expand with the acquisition of Trail's Best Meat Snacks from Sara Lee Corporation of Chicago. Trail's Best is one of the nations largest manufacturers of quality meat snacks ; including jerky, meat and cheese snacks, kippered beef sticks and pickled sausages. The manufacturing facility is located in Chandler, Minnesota. The new division is named Monogram Meat Snacks Also in 2006, Steve Hofford joined Monogram as VP/General Manager of Monogram Comfort Foods During year of 2007, Monogram began production of Circle B smoked sausages at it's Chandler, MN facility. To be a leader in providing innovative food solutions the world loves to eat'when and where it wants them. Core Values To serve our partners, be responsive, act with the utmost integrity, and exceed expectations. Licensing Standards