Berkshire History
The Berkshire Breed of pigs dates back over 300 years to the swine herd of the House of Windsor, where they were prized for their exceptional flavor. From British royalty to Asian emperors Berkshire pork was preferred for it's exception taste and tenderness. Now they are recognized all over the world for their perfect combination of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. 
After their popularity spread to the USA in the 1800's, the American Berkshire Association was founded in 1875 in order to preserve the integrity of the Berkshire breed.
At that time most of the leading herds in this country were using some imported stock. Therefore, it was agreed upon when the society was established, that only hogs directly imported from established English herds, or hogs tracing directly back to such imported animals, would be accepted for registration. The breed today is descended from these animals recorded at the time or from stock later imported. The most recent importation of English Berkshires was in 2000. Two imported boars have been made available to all breeders via artificial insemination.
The American Berkshire Association in West Lafayette, Indiana maintains the records and registry of the most influential breed of swine in the history of the world.
When consumers want pork that tastes good the America Berkshire above all others is their favorite, not only in the United States but also for the foreign market.
Berkshire Meats Inc is licensed by the American Berkshire Association to distribute 100% Pure Berkshire meat products. We distribute our meats throughout North America.
Kurobuta Pork:
Discriminating consumers have recognized the special qualities of Berkshire pork for many years. Today, thanks to the efforts of industrious Berkshire breeders in the United States, the tenderness, juiciness, texture and overall flavor of pork from these special "black pigs" - or kurobuta - is available to diners anywhere around the world.
Berkshire Meat Products, LLC, (BMP) is the marketing arm of the American Berkshire Association (ABA). BMP's role is to help commercial partners in Japan and the United States connect their valued customers with a steady supply of safe, flavorful, pedigree-certified, 100% Berkshire pork produced by American Bershire breeders.
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Berkshire Meats Inc.
P.O. Box 183
Clarks Grove, MN 56016
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Fax: (651) 552-2008
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Industry Links |
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National Pork Producers Council
http://www.nppc.org
National Pork Board
http://www.porkboard.org
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American Berkshire Association
http://www.americanberkshire.com
US Meat Export Federation
http://www.usmef.org |
