FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1971

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“Wonder Meats has been family owned and operated since 1971. Since then, we’ve honed our craft to become a leading manufacturer of quality meat products. It is our duty to consistently provide the best products and leading service in the industry. We are now on our third generation of leadership and continue to operate based on the same core values that my father set forth at our founding – Quality, Consistency, and Dedication.”

— STEVE REALBUTO | PRESIDENT

OUR STORY

OUR STORY

  • Realbuto family photo

    1971

    Santo Realbuto, an Italian immigrant, begins Wonder Meats, Inc. nearly half a century ago as a small butcher shop and storefront in Manhattan. Word begins to spread that Wonder Meats consistently produces quality products

  • Brooklyn bridge scenery

    1983

    When Santo passes away, his family comes together to run the family business. Steve, one of Santo’s sons, continues to run the company today and brings the same affinity for hard work that earned Wonder Meats it’s valued reputation.

  • Old Wonder Meats building

    1994

    Wonder Meats moves to a 24,000 square feet manufacturing plant in Carlstadt, NJ where we remain today.

  • corned beef sandwich

    2008

    Wonder Meats purchases family-owned Lindee Corned Beef and Brooklyn Provision Pastrami, both founded in 1969. Previous owner, Steven Feldhammer joins the Wonder team, ensuring the same legacy, quality, and flavor.

  • philly steak

    2016

    Product line extends to Philly steaks by purchasing B&M Meats. Founded in 1956, B&M Meats is the longest continually run Philly steak company in the country and is located in Wilmington, Delaware just 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia.

  • Wonder meats New Jersey facility

    2018

    Wonder Meats renovates our Carlstadt facility by adding a 6,000 sq. ft. freezer and brand new 2nd floor office space. Steve’s sons join the company keen on continuing the legacy of Wonder Meats while bringing a fresh perspective to the meat industry!

  • B&M Renovated Facility

    2019

    B&M renovates our Wilmington facility by adding a 12,000 square foot expansion to the production and office space. This addition now brings the B&M production facility to 45,500 square feet, not only adding space but updating efficiencies with new state of the art equipment expanding our production capacity.

  • Brooklyn provisions building

    2020

    Wonder Meats purchases 605 Washington Street in Carlstadt, NJ. This new location is the home of Brooklyn Provisions, which will manufacture all deli meats. It will also feature a collaborative space for sales training and research and development.

  • turkey sandwich

    2021

    Wonder Meats merges with Nations Best Deli Meats who have been serving authentic NY-style deli meats since 1922. The new Brooklyn Provisions building starts producing Nations Best products including turkey, roast beef, corned beef, pastrami, and more.

  • philly steak on white background

    2022

    Expanding the family of brands, Wonder Meats merges with Silver Springs Farm Inc., a Philly steak manufacturer located in Harleysville, PA.

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