Family owned & operated since 1947 Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina

North Carolina sausage makers

Three Generations. One Family Tradition.

Since 1947, the Neese family has made quality sausage with steady hands, practical standards, and recipes built to last.

Neese Sausage leadership and plant staff in an Asheville clean production room
Wally Neese with Dan Mercer, Graham Neese, and members of the Asheville plant team.

Quality sausage. Family tradition. Since 1947.

Headquartered in Asheville with production and distribution across North Carolina, Neese Sausage remains focused on honest work, consistent products, and long-standing customer relationships.

Corporate History

Founded by Carl Neese in 1947, the company grew under Harold Neese before Wally Neese took leadership in 1998.

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North Carolina Plants

Our Asheville headquarters is supported by plants in Greensboro, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem.

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Company News

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May 14, 2026

Neese Sausage Announces Summer Food Service Schedule

April 2, 2026

Wally Neese Continues the Family's Sausage King Tradition

March 18, 2026

Greensboro Plant Completes Packaging Line Update