Patrick Cudahy, established in 1888, calls itself the "Home of Sweet Apple Wood Smoked Flavor," and that says it all. The company makes sliced ham, salami, and specialty Italian and deli meats for sandwich shops, delicatessens, and fast-food operators. Its retail products include sausage, bacon, boneless hams, lean ham and turkey products, and sliced luncheon meats. The company has expanded its products to include Hispanic and Latino specialties, including such items as chorizo, salami higueral, salchichon servecero, and more. Patrick Cudahy also makes foodservice products and oils for industrial and institutional use. Patrick Cudahy is owned by meat giant Smithfield Foods, which purchased it in 1984.