In the early 1980’s, Dick Butcher, created a company making peanut brittle and fudge in the basement of his Elmira, Ontario home. It wasn’t long before the demand for his product necessitated the need to move to a larger facility. He very quickly outgrew the first industrial unit he moved to, so he had to move again.

Over the next 12 years, Elmira Ontario continued to be home for Horse and Buggy Brands. Dick loved Elmira, a small town located in the center of Mennonite country, where the Mennonites still travel by horse and buggy. The name “Horse and Buggy Brands” was born from his fascination of their way of life.

Dick started roasting peanuts in large copper kettles, over an open flame. He became a master at developing new recipes for seasoning peanuts and creating new savoury snack mixes. He passed away in April 2000 but left his legacy and a dream to be carried on by his daughter Deborah and grand-daughter Sara. They strived to maintain the high standards and quality of products that he expected.

In June 2003, due to their continuing growth, Horse and Buggy Brands moved from Elmira to its current location in Cambridge, Ontario. Fast forward to 2025… the new owners, Gio and Lori, along with Dick’s
grand-daughter Sara, his original “right hand man”, Bill, Nut Roaster Kevin, and packaging specialist Laura, we continue to upgrade our operations by constantly searching for new recipes and products that will enhance our ever-growing snack food line. Things that will never change: the Quality, the Freshness of our products, and our Dedication to our Customers!

Thank You! for making Horse and Buggy Brands the success it is today!