History of the chodura Brand

Tradition of production
since 1919

THE HISTORY OF THE CHODURA BRAND BEGINS IN 1919 IN OSTRAVA, THE CENTRE OF NORTH MORAVIA WITH KAREL CHODURA RENTING A SHOP ON WHAT IS TODAY KNOWN AS THE NÁDRAŽNÍ STREET.

Long time ago

1919 – the Chodura brand is born

In the difficult post-war period, when independent Czechoslovakia was first established, Chodura bet on diligence and genuineness and his efforts paid off. Thanks to their high quality, the Chodura products became renowned throughout North Moravia. This allowed him to expand his business to implement his own large-scale production of hams. He still lived by this motto…

“Each and every customer is our most important one.”

Karel Chodura

In 1948, the dream of Chodura’s butcher shop becoming a wholesale had come to an end because of the actions of the newly established communist regime. After the war, the communist government closed his business and Karel Chodura – until then the most successful butcher in Ostrava – was forced to become an employee at Pramen, a business owned by the government. However, thanks to his business mind and passion for his craft, he eventually became the manager at Pramen. Under his leadership, the shop enjoyed unprecedented success and showed excellent results.

In his life he accomplished great things and was able to provide for his whole family even during the most difficult times. He always emphasised quality, originality of products and orientation towards the customer – these values and attitude that have endured and, not much different than the hundred years ago, now form the basis of the Chodura brand.

We still refer to the legacy of our founder today

Current generation

The current story of the company began in 1990, when the political situation changed and Petr Chodura, the grandson of the founder, decided to take advantage of the new structures and continue the family tradition.

The company is based in Frýdek-Místek. Here you can find the production plant and administrative facilities. Our products are distributed from a modern logistics centre which is located in Fryčovice, a small town nearby. Currently, the company Beskydské uzeniny holds an important place among medium-sized producers of meat products in the Czech Republic. A number of products is still being made based on the original family recipes.

"The fact that my grandfather left us the legacy of a quality sausage maker obliges me to work every day to make the Chodura brand grow further and thus honour the tradition."

Petr Chodura
Modern technology and equipment

Modern production hall

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Sausages from the heart of the Beskydy Mountains

Product portfolio

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20+ shops in the Czech Republic.
Stop by at one of them.

Our products are sold in a wide sales network throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia, not only in large chains, but also in small shops or in our specialised sausage shops Uzenářství Chodura. Come visit us and try some of our products.

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