Were you in Calera twenty-two years ago? Did you see the concrete being poured, the walls being erected and the roof going on our building? Did you wonder what in the world they were building on Hwy 31 South? There was no Facebook neighborhood page to inquire on for an answer so how did you…
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It’s only fitting that during the dog days of summer and on National Dog Day we celebrate the most famous dog, the hot dog! National Hot Dog Day is always the third Wednesday in July which makes sense if you think about it, summertime is grilling time. Hot dogs are everywhere during the summer. Backyard…
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If you’ve ever looked at our website or done some research into A.C. Legg, Inc. you’ll recognize this last name as it’s been with our company for many years on our #Journeyto100. In 1936, at the age of 21, Charles W. Purvis would be hired by A.C. Legg, Inc. as an office employee. Through the…
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These days, pizza comes in many forms – veggie, meat-lovers, dessert, plain cheese – but with the help of one simple ingredient, it has become a staple of American cuisine. That ingredient is oregano, whose history is just about as rich as its flavor. After World Was II ended, American soldiers returned from tours in…
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From the Eastern Coast of the Adriatic Sea, through the Port of Elizabeth in New York, Dalmation Sage makes its way to A.C. Legg. Upon arrival in 50 Kilo (110 pound) bales, our in-house staff starts the process of converting this aromatic herb into a uniquely superior food ingredient. The Purchasing Department reconciles the orders,…
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How many places have you called home in your lifetime? According to the US Census Bureau the typical American will move 11.7 times in their life. For some that seems like an exorbitant number and to others it seems miniscule. Did you know that A.C. Legg, Inc. has only moved two times in its #Journeyto100?…
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Do you know what popular spice has been abbreviated to a commonly used word that means energy and sprightliness? We’ll wait while you think about it. On our #journeyto100 our salesmen had to take a spice quiz that asked them this exact answer. Imagine that as part of your interview or first day training!…
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Today we are celebrating the onion! We think this day should include celebrating with cheers, and a few tears. Let’s recognize all that the onion has to offer from its flavors to its aroma. With a variety of choices such as the sweet, white, red or yellow you can decide exactly which one is right…
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Did you know that the first female CEO was Anna Bissell in 1889? That the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company was Katherine Graham in 1972? More importantly did you know that in our #Journeyto100 A.C. Legg’s 5th and only female president was Elizabeth Blanchard in 1975? Mrs. Blanchard would work with Mr….
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We don’t mean to start a Facebook debate but let’s be honest it is a legitimate question. Do you order flats or drums? If you are a wing eater you know it’s an important question! We had this debate recently here at the Legg. Some of us said drums because of the ease and amount…
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