Peanut Butter Capital of the World in Lexington, KY?

Did you know the biggest peanut butter producing facility in the world is right here in Kentucky?

That’s right—Lexington is home to the J.M. Smucker Company’s peanut butter plant, churning out millions of pounds of peanut butter every day.

You can smell the rich, nutty aroma of roasted peanuts for miles around the factory, a scent that lets you know Lexington is churning out the world’s best peanut butter.

If you’ve ever spread Jif on bread, odds are it came straight from the Bluegrass State.

A Sticky Legacy

Back in the 1950s, Procter & Gamble set up shop in Lexington to produce Jif, thanks to its prime location for nationwide distribution.

Fast forward to 2001, J.M. Smucker took over, keeping the peanut butter empire alive.

Today, the plant produces around 6 million jars daily, enough to stretch from Lexington to Nashville in a single day’s work.

Why Lexington?

• Perfect location for shipping nationwide. And Kentucky is pretty perfect if you ask us.

• Skilled workforce keeping things running smoothly. We’re Kentuckians…if something breaks, we slap some duct tape on it and voilà.

• Innovation in peanut butter manufacturing for top-tier quality. We already have a supreme pallet for Bourbon, why not carry that forward for peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Pride

For most folks, peanut butter is just an everyday staple, but for Kentucky, it’s something to brag about.

Next time you crack open a jar of Jif, take pride in knowing the world’s best peanut butter comes straight from the Bluegrass.

And yes, peanut butter pairs just fine with bourbon, maybe not in the same glass, but you get the idea.