Speaking on Business: Western Nut Company

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. What started nearly 60 years ago as a small family business has grown into a well-known brand across the state. Western Nut Company specializes in small-batch roasted gourmet nuts and snacks, using high-quality ingredients to ensure freshness in every product. Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Adamson, joins us with more. Sarah Adamson: Nuts make the perfect gift and an unbeatable snack — delicious, nutritious, and full of flavor. At Western Nut Company, we’ve been roasting premium nuts to perfection since 1966. What started as a passion for quality quickly grew into a beloved tradition, offering customers the freshest, most flavorful nuts, brittles, fudges, and snack mixes. In 2018, three brothers, Darin, Lee, and Loren Mercer took over the business, continuing the legacy of founders Wellington McDonald and Helen Bean. As a proud, family-owned company, we take great pride in small-batch roasting at our Salt Lake City facility, ensuring every product meets our high standards. From our Holiday Gift Centers to grocery store partnerships and online sales, we’ve made it easier than ever to share our handcrafted treats with friends and family. Stop by our store at 434 South 300 West or visit our website to find the perfect snack or gift. Derek Miller: Western Nut Company is a great example of a family-owned business that has flourished in Utah. Their commitment to quality and local values highlights the important role these businesses play in our community and the state's economy. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/27/25