Quality Meats
Since 1970.
Morty PRide History
Since 1970, Morty Pride has delivered quality meat products to families across the Carolinas. Built on strong food traditions, the company sources pork and meats from North and South Carolina farms and prepares every product with care. From sausage and smoked meats to classic pork barbecue, Morty Pride focuses on fresh products, simple ingredients, and dependable flavor. For more than five decades, families have trusted Morty Pride to bring authentic Southern taste to their tables.
Below is our historical timeline.
Morty Pride Timeline
1970Founded
Founder M.B. Hudson launches Morty Pride, producing and distributing a small selection of meat products from a processing space at his home.Early 1980'sEastern North Carolina Growth
Morty Pride products begin appearing in regional grocery stores and local markets across Eastern North Carolina.1987New Office and Operations Location
Morty Pride expands its product line to include barbecue, sausage, and additional cooked meat products.1990sProduct Line Expansion
The company grows its offerings to include barbecue, sausage, and additional cooked meat products.1997Second Generation Leadership
Brothers Mickey and Chris Hudson join the business and begin leading the company into its next phase of growth.2001Production Plant Expansion
The Clinton Road production facility is expanded and the product line grows to include traditional Southern seasonings.2004Smoked Pork Products Introduced
Morty Pride expands its offerings with the introduction of smoked pork products.2006Smokehouse Facility Opens
The Broad Street smokehouse facility is opened to support growing demand for smoked meats.2008Smoked Turkey Products Introduced
Smoked turkey items are added to the Morty Pride product line.2010Smokehouse Expansion
The Broad Street smokehouse is expanded to increase smoked product production capacity.2015Florence Distribution Center Added
A Florence facility is established to serve as a regional distribution center.2017Processing Capacity Expansion
The Broad Street facility undergoes another expansion to increase processing capacity.202050-Year Milestone
Morty Pride celebrates more than 50 years of serving families with authentic Southern meat products.2020Regional Distribution Growth
Morty Pride expands distribution across the Southeastern United States and along the Atlantic Coast.2026Smoked Chicken Products Introduced
Morty Pride introduces smoked chicken items as part of its growing lineup of smoked meat products.
