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Bush Brothers & Company

Type	Private
Industry	Food processing
Products	Canned beans
Website	[bushbeans.com Official website]

Bush Brothers & Company is a family-owned corporation best known for its canned beans. Founded in 1908 by A.J. Bush, the company has grown to become a leading producer of canned food products in the United States.

History[edit]

The company was established in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee, where A.J. Bush opened a general store and began canning tomatoes. Over time, the company expanded its product line to include a variety of vegetables and fruits.

In the 1960s, Bush Brothers & Company shifted its focus to baked beans, which became its signature product. The introduction of Bush's Best Baked Beans was a pivotal moment in the company's history, leading to significant growth and brand recognition.

Products[edit]

Bush Brothers & Company offers a wide range of bean products, including:

The company's products are known for their quality and flavor, making them a staple in many American households.

Marketing[edit]

Bush Brothers & Company is well-known for its advertising campaigns featuring the "Bush's Baked Beans" spokesdog, Duke, who humorously attempts to reveal the "secret family recipe." These commercials have contributed to the brand's popularity and consumer loyalty.

Headquarters[edit]

The company's headquarters are located in Knoxville, Tennessee, with manufacturing facilities in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee and Augusta, Wisconsin.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Official website

Bush Brothers and Company[edit]

Bush Brothers cannery Chestnut Hill Tennessee
Bush Brothers Visitor Center Chestnut Hill Tennessee

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-'''Bush Brothers and Company''' is an American food company best known for its canned baked beans. The company was founded in 1908 by [[A.J. Bush]] in [[Chestnut Hill, Tennessee]]. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the leading producers of canned beans in the United States.
+{{Infobox company
+| name = Bush Brothers & Company
+| logo = <!-- Logo image file name -->
+| type = Private
+| industry = Food processing
+| founded = 1908
+| founder = A.J. Bush
+| headquarters = Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
+| products = Canned beans
+| website = [https://www.bushbeans.com/ bushbeans.com]
+}}
-==History==
+'''Bush Brothers & Company''' is a family-owned corporation best known for its [[canned beans]]. Founded in [[1908]] by [[A.J. Bush]], the company has grown to become a leading producer of [[canned food]] products in the [[United States]].
-Bush Brothers and Company was established in 1908 by [[A.J. Bush]] and his two sons, Fred and Claude. Initially, the company focused on canning tomatoes and other vegetables. However, in the 1960s, the company shifted its focus to baked beans, which became its flagship product.
-==Products==
+== History ==
-The company's most famous product is its line of baked beans, which come in a variety of flavors, including Original, Homestyle, and Country Style. In addition to baked beans, Bush Brothers and Company also produces other bean products, such as chili beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
+The company was established in [[Chestnut Hill, Tennessee]], where A.J. Bush opened a [[general store]] and began canning [[tomatoes]]. Over time, the company expanded its product line to include a variety of [[vegetables]] and [[fruits]].
-==Advertising==
+In the [[1960s]], Bush Brothers & Company shifted its focus to [[baked beans]], which became its signature product. The introduction of [[Bush's Best Baked Beans]] was a pivotal moment in the company's history, leading to significant growth and brand recognition.
-Bush Brothers and Company is well-known for its advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring the character [[Duke the Dog]], who is portrayed as trying to sell the secret family recipe for the baked beans. These commercials have become iconic and have helped to solidify the brand's place in American culture.
-==Headquarters==
+== Products ==
+Bush Brothers & Company offers a wide range of [[bean]] products, including:
+* [[Baked beans]]
+* [[Chili beans]]
+* [[Refried beans]]
+* [[Black beans]]
+* [[Pinto beans]]
+The company's products are known for their quality and flavor, making them a staple in many American households.
+== Marketing ==
+Bush Brothers & Company is well-known for its advertising campaigns featuring the "[[Bush's Baked Beans]]" [[spokesdog]], [[Duke]], who humorously attempts to reveal the "secret family recipe." These commercials have contributed to the brand's popularity and consumer loyalty.
+== Headquarters ==
 The company's headquarters are located in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]], with manufacturing facilities in [[Chestnut Hill, Tennessee]] and [[Augusta, Wisconsin]].
-==Community Involvement==
+== See also ==
-Bush Brothers and Company is actively involved in the community, supporting various local initiatives and charities. The company also operates the [[Bush's Visitor Center]] in Chestnut Hill, which offers tours and exhibits about the company's history and products.
+* [[List of food companies]]
+* [[Canned food]]
+* [[Baked beans]]
-==See Also==
+== References ==
-* [[Baked beans]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[Canned food]]
-* [[Food industry]]
-* [[List of bean dishes]]
-==Related Pages==
+== External links ==
-* [[A.J. Bush]]
+* [https://www.bushbeans.com/ Official website]
-* [[Chestnut Hill, Tennessee]]
-* [[Knoxville, Tennessee]]
-* [[Augusta, Wisconsin]]
-* [[Duke the Dog]]
 [[Category:Food companies of the United States]]
 [[Category:Companies based in Tennessee]]
-[[Category:American brands]]
+[[Category:American companies established in 1908]]
-[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 1908]]
+[[Category:Family-owned companies]]
-[[Category:1908 establishments in Tennessee]]
+[[Category:Bean dishes]]
+== Bush Brothers and Company ==
-{{Food-company-stub}}
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+File:Bush_Brothers_cannery_Chestnut_Hill_Tennessee_1.JPG|Bush Brothers cannery Chestnut Hill Tennessee
+File:Bush_Brothers_Visitor_Center_Chestnut_Hill_Tennessee_1.JPG|Bush Brothers Visitor Center Chestnut Hill Tennessee
+</gallery>