03/08/2026
Celebrating the Women Behind Our Story
This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the women who built and continue to guide our family specialty food business.
In 1986, Jeri Mesching started our company with a simple vision: create exceptional foods and share them with people who appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and great taste. What began as a small family venture has grown into a beloved brand found in gift and gourmet specialty retailers across the country.
Today, that vision continues through Kristin Graves, Jeri’s daughter, who carries forward the same passion for flavor, relationships, and family values that started it all.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women entrepreneurs, women in food, women in family businesses, and the generations of women who inspire the next.
Thank you for supporting a woman-founded, family-run business for nearly four decades.