Spotlight on History
Made in Louisiana
In honor of National Small Business Week on May 2nd through May 6th, the LDMA is highlighting LPB’s stories on Louisiana products and businesses Made in Louisiana. Take a tour of Louisiana businesses, both past and present, and see the making of well-known local products. Start exploring here:
Gambina Doll Factory (1982)
Watch a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to the Gambina Doll Factory in New Orleans as they prepare for the Christmas rush.
Elmer Candy Factory (1983)
See a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to the Elmer Candy Factory in Ponchatoula as they prepare their chocolate confections for the Easter holiday.
Zapp’s Potato Chips (1986)
View a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to the Zapp’s Potato Chip Factory in Gramercy.
Mardi Gras World (1990)
Watch a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World in New Orleans as they prepare unique floats for the Carnival season.
Zwolle Tamales (2005)
See a Lost Louisiana visit to Zwolle, including a tour of E.B.’s Tamale Company as they make their famous Zwolle tamales.
Abita Brewery (2006)
View a Lost Louisiana visit to Abita Springs, including a tour of the Abita Brewery, the home of Abita Beer.
Tony Chachere’s (2007)
Watch a Lost Louisiana visit to Opelousas, including a tour of Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods as they make their seasoning products.
Marucci Bats (2009)
See a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit the Marruci Bat Company in Baton Rouge as they make their well-known baseball bats.
Kleinpeter Dairy (2009)
View a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to Kleinpeter Dairy, the family-owned company in Baton Rouge.
Bayou Rum (2014)
Watch a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to the Louisiana Spirits Distillery in Lacassine, the home of Bayou Rum.
Tabasco (2015)
See a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to Avery Island for a tour of the world-famous Tabasco Pepper Sauce Factory.
Martin Accordions (2016)
View a Louisiana: The State We’re In visit to Martin Accordions in Lafayette for a lesson in building and repairing accordions.
Landry Vineyards (2018)
Watch a Louisiana Treasures segment of Art Rocks! for a visit to the beautiful Landry Vineyards in West Monroe.