H and H Coffee

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Industrial feature — vacuum closing machine; plant history; brands — The News (San Antonio), 3 Nov 1937, page 46

Long trade-news feature from The News (San Antonio, Texas) for Wednesday, 3 November 1937 (page 46) highlighting Hoffmann-Hayman as first in Southwest Texas with vacuum-packed cans for freshness; recounts moves from West Commerce, North Medina, 331 Burnet, and the 601 D [illegible street segment] roasting plant; mentions June installation of vacuum closing equipment and one- and three-pound cans; lists brands (H and H, Texas Girl, Sam Houston) and other pack styles.

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H and H Coffee Company First to Adopt Vacuum Packed Can in Southwest Texas

[Lead:] Newly installed vacuum closing equipment positions the company to compare old and new scale of operations; Hoffmann-Hayman is described as the first to adopt the vacuum packed can in Southwest Texas, keeping oven-like freshness until the can is opened. Copy emphasizes frequent small deliveries to grocers to protect freshness.

History (as printed): In 1904 William R. Hoffman entered the coffee trade [details of early firm formation]; consolidation with W. E. Hayman; moves to West Commerce Street, then North Medina Street, then 331 Burnet Street. The 601 D [illegible] Street building [present plant] is called among the finest roasting plants in the Southwest.

Equipment: A vacuum closing machine was installed the previous June; product available in one- and three-pound cans.

Brands: H and H (leader); Texas Girl; Sam Houston (premium). Coffee also sold in paper bags and vacuum glass jars and cans; orange pekoe tea, spices, and extracts mentioned.

Officers: [Partial lines in scan; verify names and titles in viewer.]

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