This past Monday, September 18, was National Cheeseburger Day!  While we know the history of the hamburger, no one knows the true origin of the cheeseburger.  There are multiple people and restaurants who claim to have invented it.  We do know that it gained...

This week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week!  We have almost 40 hardworking truck drivers here at Quaker Valley, driving over 40 trucks from 3 am until 5 pm, six days a week. Covering over 6,000 miles, our trucks make an average of over 350 total stops per day.  Our...

September 7 is National Salami Day! A type of cured sausage made using fermentation, salami has been around for centuries due to its preservability. Once cut, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 40 days. Its origin isn’t clear, but it is said to date back...

This weekend is Labor Day weekend! Labor Day is a great opportunity to use the grill one more time before the end of the summer. If you’re in the need for cook-out food, look no further! Quaker Valley carries an abundance of items that are perfect for the grill:...

It’s that time of year again… back to school! Kids across the country are gearing up for the start of the new school year. We’re getting ready for it here, too, at Quaker Valley. Quaker Valley Foods is holding a school supplies drive to help the students of James...

August 16 is National Bratwurst Day!  The bratwurst is a classic German sausage made from pork, veal, or beef.  The name comes from the Old High German language – brät, meaning finely chopped meat/meat without waste, and wurst, meaning sausage.  How the bratwurst is...

We’re continuing the fun of fair season with another blog! Like we mentioned last week, one of the main facets of county and state fairs is the showing of livestock. One program that participates in this is 4-H, a program for kids that teaches them about agriculture...

It is now August, which means county and state fair season is underway! County fairs are public events where animals, art, and food are enjoyed by locals. The achievements of farmers and breeders are showcased and celebrated in livestock and agriculture shows,...

This week is the start of NFL Training Camps all over the country, and you know what that means… football season is officially beginning! With football season comes tailgates, and tailgates are the perfect opportunity to grill up some of your favorites. Quaker Valley...

Today, July 19, is National Hot Dog Day!  While it is a type of sausage culturally originating in Germany, the hot dog (otherwise known as the frankfurter, frank, or wiener) is a classic American food.  It’s enjoyed all over the country in a variety of ways.  Over the...