  
 It began with two men, father and son, who left Riga, Latvia in 1898 to escape religious persecution. J. J. Simon and his son, B.A., boarded a ship heading for the United States and a new life. After passing through Ellis Island, they got on a train going west and got off when the land looked like Riga farm country. It was Omaha, Nebraska, their new home.
They began working in the only business they knew - the meat business. After employment in several markets in Omaha, they founded their own company in 1917. B.A. bought a building in downtown Omaha called, "Table Supply Company." He moved a cooler and a freezer into the building and on the front sign he moved the "CO" of company over to the right and inserted the word "Meat." Hence, the first name of the company, "Table Supply Meat Company."
From the very beginning, they were dedicated to processing and selling tender, flavorful, grain-fed, Midwestern beef to restaurants and grocers in the Omaha area. As the business grew, the company engaged in a small, but efficient, cattle-breaking operation. Here a small crew cut full cattle carcasses into uniform, primal and fabricated cuts for local supermarkets and national chain grocery stores, as well as discerning hotel, restaurant and institutional customers.
For years, folks had been sending Omaha Steaks to family, friends, and business associates out of Nebraska. As the reputation spread, more beef lovers from around the country started asking for us by name as well. Something had to be done! So, in 1952, they took the bold step of offering Omaha Steaks by mail. At the time, the idea seemed a little crazy to a lot of people. But nearly 50 years later, we're glad they did it ... and so are their customers in all 50 states!
Omaha Steaks have been sent to dignitaries around the world. Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy both enjoyed Omaha Steaks in the White House. On one occasion, Omaha Steaks were even ordered as gifts for the rulers of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden!
Still ahead of the times in 1975, Omaha Steaks began building an inbound call center, giving customers a quick and toll-free way to conveniently reach them, anytime, day or night. In 1979 Omaha Steaks became one of the first companies in the country to offer toll-free customer service, making their products even more accessible to the most important people in the company — the customers.
Forging ahead with expanding technologies, Omaha Steaks went online in 1991 and today offers the premiere selection of fine meats available on the Internet.
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