About Us
A.C. Legg, Inc. has enjoyed over 87 years of success in the spice and food business. We are located at 6330 Highway 31 South, Calera, Alabama. We moved to a new 131,500 square foot facility in 2001 and we employ over 130 people. Our success has been built on the four ideals of “Quality, Consistency, Service, and Quick Response.” The company was founded on these ideals in 1923 and they continue to be an integral part of our survival and continued growth
INCOMING INGREDIENTS
The procurement of ingredients is handled by the highest level of management of A. C. Legg, Inc. Spice specifications meet or exceed the standards of the American Spice Trade Association. Spices are contracted to maintain our rigid specifications and to assure that blends remain consistent throughout the year.
HACCPA.C. Legg, Inc. currently operates under a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system (HACCP) to assure the food safety of our products. It is monitored by administrative personnel and outside consultants.
MANUFACTURING AND BLENDINGAll orders are reviewed by the Customer Service Department and the Director of Plant Operations to insure accuracy, consistency, proper packaging and packing for shipping. Each department (ingredients, blending, packaging, and shipping) has supervisors that constantly monitor and recheck mixing, blending, and packaging to insure quality and consistency.
We continue to invest back into the company through software upgrades and equipment purchases. In 2006 we invested in new lot tracking software that we felt was necessary amid the current landscape of the food industry. We believe in the highest standard of food safety and this new software allows us to issue a recall in a matter of minutes.
All custom blends are handled with confidentiality and considered proprietary information. All orders are accompanied with letters of guaranty and pure food declarations. Percentage breakdowns are available upon request.
SHIPPINGAll orders are given a final inspection prior to being shipped. This includes blend name, date manufactured, lot number, and shipping materials (bill of lading, labels, etc.).
ASSOCIATIONSA.C. Legg, Inc. is committed to staying on the cutting edge of new ingredient technology. We have working relationships and partnerships with universities, trade associations, and professional meetings. A. C. Legg, Inc. supports and maintains continued interaction with the universities and organizations listed below.
| Auburn University | American Meat Institute |
| University of Georgia | American Meat Science Association |
| Purdue University | Institute of Food Technologists |
| Michigan State University | American Association of Meat Processors |
| University of Arkansas | American Spice Trade Association |
| University of Tennessee | All State Associations |
| Iowa State University | National Seasoning Manufacturers Association |
| Texas A&M University | North American Meat Processors Association |
A. C. Legg, Inc. has built its reputation of quality products at competitive prices. We value our partnerships with our customers and suppliers. Many of these relationships extend over half a century.
A. C. Legg, Inc. contracts with Silliker, Inc. to monitor our food safety and sanitation program. Our most recent score was 99.3. (Excellent)