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About
Us
In 1905, at the age of 6, Mr. B. Lloyd Woodall helped his
father plant pecan trees. Twenty-five years later, using pecans
from the trees he helped plant, Mr. “B. Lloyd”
built his first pecan store near Barnesville, Georgia. From
this modest beginning, the business expanded rapidly. At one
point shortly before World War II, Mr. B. Lloyd was operating
14 stores in the Southeast. Signs reading “B. Lloyd’s”
were seen up and down Southern highways like US 41 and US
301.
In 1939, a booth at the World’s Fair in New York introduced
B. Lloyd’s products to millions. Shipments were made
to points all over the United States and to servicemen and
women overseas.
Although the last store was closed in the early 1990’s,
B. Lloyd’s great products can still be purchased through
our mail-order business. We invite you to taste the products
that have made B. Lloyd’s successful for over 75 years.
The Process
Top Quality
Pecans are a way of life at B. Lloyds. We start with a family of pecan growers who have put generations of pecan growing know-how into every bag of nuts we produce. Using only the pecans from the world’s best pecan-producing trees, we mix technology with time-tested techniques to deliver the finest, highest quality nuts available on the market today. Using only mammoth and junior mammoth nuts from the
best varieties of trees, we separate the “undesirable” nuts that don’t fit top standards in size, color and
nut-to-shell ratio. We apply these same strict standards of quality to our cashews, almonds, pistachios
and peanuts. For generations, our quality has made B. Lloyd’s America’s choice for great pecan treats.
Technology with Tradition
While we use the latest technology for everything from separating the “undesirable” nut from our mammoth
nuts, to shelling and bagging them, we haven’t forgotten the tradition in preparing the delicious treats.
B. Lloyds’ pecans are prepared one delicious treat at a time, in our old-style kettle pots. We realize part
of what makes B. Lloyd’s unique is the quality we bring to our products that only tradition can provide.
Since 1930, when Americans think of pecan treats, they think: B. Lloyds.
AIB Inspected
B. Lloyd’s is an American Institute of Bakeries (AIB) inspected facility. We conform to the highest
standards for plant cleanliness, following all AIB guidelines to ensure food safety standards.
Extended Shelf Life From State of the Art Packaging Equipment
Our state of the art packing systems use nitrogen flushing technology and high-quality barrier packaging
to protect the product. This means for ten months, our nut products will taste just as fresh as when they
were packed.
Satisfaction
We deliver the highest quality nut available on time and with the care and attention to detail you count
on to get the order you want when you need it. B. Lloyd’s customer service assistants are available daily
to personally see to your satisfaction. Our national sales representatives are always available to discuss
options. For a full listing of our products, and more information on our company, we encourage you to
shop our online catalog.
Experience
B. Lloyd’s Pecan benefits from over 10 decades of experience and know-how. Our extensive experience in
the Food Service Industry gives B. Lloyd’s a strategic advantage and ensures that every package that leaves
our facility will adhere to the highest standards.
Ann Baumer
Mrs. Baumer is co-owner of B. Lloyd’s Pecan Company. Mrs. Baumer has been active in the business world
for over 30 years. She is a retired business administrator. Mrs. Baumer is an investor in several companies
as well as B. Lloyd’s Pecan Company.
Heeth Varnedoe, IV
Mr. Varnedoe is co-owner of B. Lloyd’s Pecan Company. His primary duties include sales and plant
operations. He is also the owner of Varnedoe Land Management: a company that manages large tracts
of land for absentee owners and also farms over 700 acres of pecan trees. Before purchasing B. Lloyd’s,
Mr. Varnedoe worked for Flowers Foods, one of the largest wholesale bread and cake companies in the
world. Mr. Varnedoe worked for Flowers for 10 years ultimately becoming President of one of their largest
manufacturing facilities. Mr. Varnedoe earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Presbyterian College.
Heeth Varnedoe, III
Mr. Varnedoe is co-owner of B. Lloyd’s Pecan
Company. Mr. Varnedoe assists the company with
strategic planning. Mr. Varnedoe worked for Flowers
Foods for a total of 40 years. At his retirement, he
was President and Chief Operating Officer of the
company. Throughout his career, Mr. Varnedoe has
been very active in the food industry. He served as
Chairman of the American Bakers Association and
on the ABA Board of Directors and served two terms
on the ABA Bakery Expo Committee. He also was a member of the Board of Trustees for the American
Institute of Baking. Mr. Varnedoe earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Georgia.
Douglas R. Wedding
Mr. Wedding is co-owner B. Lloyd’s Pecan Company. Mr. Wedding manages the company’s technology and
finance operations. He is also the owner of Duco International, which invests in pine timber operations, real
estate and packaging equipment. Prior to his current endeavors, Mr. Wedding was a co-owner of Shepherd
Systems, a company founded in 1986 which provided computer software and services to the airline industry.
While at Shepherd Systems, Mr. Wedding was extensively involved in the design and implementation of
sales reservations analysis software for many international airlines and traveled extensively to Europe and the
Far East. Shepherd Systems was sold in 1998 to Galileo International. Mr. Wedding earned his Bachelor of
Science Degree from the University of Alabama and his MBA from the University of Houston.
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