Brenner’s was originally founded in early 1939 under the name Sunset Packers by Frank Brenner. In late 1939, Frank Changed the name to Brenner Packers Limited. The company was still listed in Windsor directories as “Sunset Packers” until 1941.

SUNSET PACKERS (F Brenner, V Donnelly, P Sinclair), Home of Best Quality Pork Sausage, Bologna, Frankfurters, Fresh and Cooked Meats, Etc, 497 Cataraqui.

Dubbed the “Home of Best Quality Pork Sausage, Bologna, Frankfurters, Fresh and Cooked Meats” in 1943, the business was owned and operated by the Brenner Family, as well as the Miesmer family until the early 1960’s.

“Windsor made” Brenner’s Polish sausage and hot dogs

Expansion from the original building in the late 1950’s allowed for the increase in processing space, and production space. These changes were the last major building changes to be made.

Brenner Packers was finally incorporated in 1961, solidifying the Miesmer-Veldhuis partnership.

Many of the Miesmer and Veldhuis family has worked at Brenner’s over the years, providing the same service and care as their forefathers before them.

Leo passed in 2024, leaving his part of the business to his son, Paul.

Paul and Frank currently run the business, still producing Brenner’s signature hot dogs, and high quality cuts.