Historic Philadelphia
An illustrated history of the city of Philadelphia, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Philadelphia, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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DIETZ &<br />
WATSON<br />
HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA<br />
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Throughout its more than sixty-year history,<br />
Dietz & Watson has prepared and marketed<br />
the most flavorful, highest quality delicatessen<br />
products available. Using Old World recipes<br />
and only the finest quality of meats, spices, and<br />
natural seasonings, it continues today to maintain<br />
the philosophy and standards set by its<br />
founder, Gottlieb Dietz, far exceeding government<br />
quality standards.<br />
Dietz, a young German sausage maker,<br />
founded the company in 1939, beginning the<br />
tradition that is still carried on in the family<br />
tradition by the company’s five second- and<br />
third-generation owners.<br />
Dietz & Watson has become recognized by<br />
loyal consumers throughout the country for<br />
its production of over 400 premium quality<br />
products with superior flavor—including not<br />
only a full line of deli meats, cheeses, German,<br />
and Italian specialties, but also food service,<br />
salads and condiments.<br />
Using only top-quality, natural ingredients,<br />
including the leanest and freshest ham, pork,<br />
beef, turkey, and chicken and the best spices,<br />
the company prepares products without artificial<br />
flavors, colors, fillers, cereals, or extenders.<br />
Flavor enhancement products, such as<br />
MSG, are never used in Dietz & Watson products,<br />
which depend for their flavor on their<br />
natural, quality ingredients. All facets of the<br />
company’s production plant are monitored<br />
constantly, to ensure the highest standards are<br />
followed at every step of the process.<br />
Since its modest beginnings in <strong>Philadelphia</strong><br />
in 1939, Dietz & Watson has become nationally<br />
known for its highly recognizable, branded<br />
products, which today are professionally<br />
displayed in the finest supermarkets, convenience<br />
stores and neighborhood delis in<br />
thirty-five states.<br />
The third generation descendants of<br />
Gottlieb Dietz utilize the same “equal voices”<br />
concept established when their father,<br />
Louis Eni, Sr., their mother, Ruth, and their<br />
aunt, Lore, took over ownership and operation<br />
of the business. This “equal voices”<br />
concept enables the owners to debate varying<br />
viewpoints in private, but to stand<br />
together once consensus is reached. This<br />
practice has engendered strong respect and<br />
teamwork among the owners, themselves,<br />
and with employees.<br />
Despite its consistent growth and everincreasing<br />
presence in the marketplace, Dietz<br />
& Watson is still very much a family business.<br />
Louis J. Eni, Jr., his brother, Chris Eni, and<br />
sister, Cindy Yingling, manage the company.<br />
Their mother remains a vibrant and active<br />
owner. Realizing that quality is the driving<br />
force in the marketplace, they continue to<br />
demand the highest standards of quality for<br />
raw materials and production, and to cultivate<br />
long-term relationships with dealers.<br />
Each of the three grandchildren brings a<br />
particular skill to the company. Louis, Jr.<br />
oversees product development and sales;<br />
Chris utilizes his mechanical engineering
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