Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC Acquires Harrington's of Vermont, Expanding Its Family of Heritage American Brands

Owings Mills, MD, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC, parent company of Mackenzie Limited and Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes and More, announced today the acquisition of Harrington's of Vermont, the premium purveyor of gourmet smoked hams and meats whose recipes and smokehouse traditions have graced American tables for over 153 years.

Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC has acquired Harrington's of Vermont, the premium purveyor of gourmet smoked hams and meats.

“Harrington's has spent decades perfecting the art of small-batch smoking and building trust with customers who expect nothing but the best. The ham and bacon Harrington's customers have loved for more than a century will remain the same,” said Laura McManus, President of Chesapeake Fine Food Group. “We are honored to become stewards of this legacy, committed to protecting the recipes and craftsmanship that make Harrington’s products so special.”

Founded in 1873, Harrington's built its reputation on time-honored smokehouse techniques and an uncompromising sourcing standard. That foundation remains unchanged. The acquisition allows Harrington's to expand distribution across the country while maintaining the recipes, sourcing integrity, and small-batch practices that have earned customer loyalty across generations.

"We're not acquiring a brand to transform it," McManus continued. "We're becoming stewards of an amazing legacy. Just as Mackenzie Limited's prepared foods and Chesapeake Bay's crab cakes and seafoods continue to be made with the same high standard customers have always expected, Harrington's will remain unmistakably Harrington's."

"Harrington's has always been about doing things the right way. I'm grateful it's now in hands that understand what that means and have the resources to take it forward," said R.B. Klinkenberg, President of Harrington's.

The combination strengthens Chesapeake Fine Food Group's portfolio of gift-worthy, premium American brands, each with its own storied history and devoted following. Harrington's belongs on more American tables, and Chesapeake Fine Food Group is committed to making that possible, whether customers are discovering it for the first time or have treasured the products for years.

Brand Links:

• Mackenzie Limited: www.mackenzieltd.com
• Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes and More: www.cbcrabcakes.com
• Harrington's: www.harringtonham.com

About Chesapeake Fine Food Group

Chesapeake Fine Food Group is the parent company of three celebrated American food brands: Mackenzie Limited, Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes and More, and Harrington's. Each brand is dedicated to crafting premium, gift-worthy foods rooted in heritage, quality, and time-honored traditions.

Press Inquiries

Laura McManus
mcmanus@mackenzieltd.com
443-738-9652
https://www.mackenzieltd.com/
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10711 Red Run Blvd, Ste 115
Owings Mills, MD 21117