Our Tradition

A Taste of Tradition

Food manufacturing has been a Leonard family tradition for more than three generations. Dating back to 1963, Al Leonard opened L&H Packing, a successful supplier of quality beef and pork. As the marketplace evolved, Ken Leonard introduced Surlean Foods in 1979. An extension of L&H Packing, Surlean Foods was created to produce beef, chicken and pork products, ensuring top quality was delivered from the pasture to the table.

Surlean Foods quickly became a culinary partner, always going the extra mile to treat customers like family. Today, new products continue to be created to assist the American food industry in supplying a fresh array of products to growing, evolving tastes. The custom preparation of Surlean Foods’ beef, chicken and pork allows for creativity, taste and flavor to please anyone’s palate. Add the introduction of custom soups and sauces to the menu, and the possibilities are endless as to what we can offer. You never know what will be cooking in the kitchen, but rest assured Surlean Foods is constantly creating unique and flavorful variations to keep menu choices fresh.

From our family to your business, we invite you to partner with us and savor the taste of success.