Dudek Foods finds a new owner
By Charles Sercombe
One of Hamtramck’s iconic businesses has shut down.
But its products live on.
Dudek Foods has been swallowed up by Hamtramck’s other iconic business, Kowalski Sausage Co., says Jason Friedmann, the Director of Community & Economic Development.
We placed a call to Kowalski for comment but no one called back. Dudek’s phone number has been canceled, and there is no one at the site.
Friedmann said that to his knowledge, Kowalski will continue the Dudek line of frozen foods and continue to sell the products with the Dudek logo.
Production of the Dudek line has been incorporated into Kowalski’s facilities, Friedmann said. The Dudek building is for sale.
Friedmann said plans are going forward to work out an expansion for Kowalski at its current plant on Holbrook. The company, he said, has abandoned plans to move the plant to another community.
Kowalski is Hamtramck’s oldest private employer.
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I emailed Kowalski Sausage Co. last December about the poor quality of their kraut pierogis. No response. Dudek kraut pierogis were always our favorite. Stuffed full and very flavorful. Now they taste like dough stuffed with more dough. I had to peel them apart to see if there was any actual sauerkraut in them. Just a few pale shards of what might have been cabbage. I paid quite a bit of money to have a case of 6 shipped to my house in Northern Michigan. I threw 2 packs out already (I tried to see if maybe they were a faulty batch). Unfortunately, I’ll have to throw out the remaining 4 packs. I thought of donating them to our local food pantry, but I wouldn’t want anyone to think negatively about Polish food.
Are Dudek pickles available somewhere?
If not any suggestions for the recipe so I can make them at home?
Thanks!
Dudek Kraut Pierogis were always the best. Since Kowalski took over the recipe has changed. The filling tastes different and the amount has been reduced, only to be replaced by a much thicker dough. Sadly, I am done with them.
Where can I buy Dudek pierogi s in toledo ohio cheese
Who sells the cheese Perogies in Toledo Ohio…Meijer used to have your product.
Thank you
Is this guy calling the Polish eagle the Dudek logo? Kind of insulting isn’t it?
Absolutely the worst, now I know why most stores won’t carry them anymore.
Why the silence? Hello?!
Where are you?
Where is the promise if returning Dudek pierogi?
If you’re not going to do it sell it to someone who will
Stari! Nie po Polski!
Are you going to make the Dudek perogies available again at Kroger as or Meijer’s? I miss them terribly, kraut, potato, and potato cheddar!!!! They were the BEST of any BRAND!!! The original version of Dudek potato cheddar (orange colored ones) I really miss. I’m hoping you will see how much all of us out here really love them and so very much want them back. There is a HUGE market for you to start selling them again. Thank you, A Very Loyal Customer
How can I order Dudek cheese perogies? My mom used to make them but she is getting older and is unable to make them anymore. Dudek’s was the closest to homemade that I found.
Looking forward to having dudek perogies once again.I will even place a order and have them delivered if I can’t find anywhere here or around Holland.
Can’t wait to hear back from you.
this article is from 2012
Looking for dudek Sauerkraut perogies.My favorite where can I purchase them?
Went to Meijer in Waterford, Meijer Auburn hills, Kroger in Clarkston, no one is carrying your pierogies anymore? Was gonna grab some and bring them to Kentucky with us for her sister as a surprise. Bummed I couldn’t find them. Are you going to bring the Dudek line back out, or do we all have to suffer and lower our standards to cookie cutter brands? Hope you bring me good news soon!
I am also looking. I used to be able to get them at Kroger or meijer. They haven’t had any in months. I eat them once a week, very sad.
The pierogies aren’t currently being restocked at the Kroger in South Lansing/Holt, will they be again? If not, where can I find them??
Very disappointed that Dudek’s pierogies are not availablae at Country Market in Adrian, MI. Any idea of where I can purchase Dudek’s cheese pierogies?
I am from Michigan and now living in Tennessee…what stores carry the Dudek pierogies??? If they are not available in this state…is it possible I could order the pierogies and have them shipped to my home?
My last two batches of Dudek pierogies were awful. I thought the first was a fluke, but after two in a row, I am no longer buying Dudek pierogies at all. What a shame.
Does kawalski make the Dudek style of duck blood soup? If so where can I buy some?
Where can I buy Dudek frozen potato pancakes in the Warren area? Can’t find them anywhere anymore
Are they still making Dudek pickles. If so where can I buy them. I can’t find them any where. Mabie their sales person can get Joyview polish meat market on Joy rd in Reford township to carry them.
You can pick up Dudek pierogies frozen at Meijer… we buy them at the Lapeer location not the same as when Mark’s family was making them but still pretty good.
Hi,I’m trying to find info n the Dudek store I believe my realities use to run,do you know of any of them ,if so please give my email to them thank you
dudek foods, all hand made and delicious.
where can I purchase dudek cheese pierogi? shelby Twp. area
I purchased a pkg. of Cheddar/Potato Pierogies recently. My son lives in a nursing home (age 46). He’s been asking for pierogies for a while. Today is his birthday and I tried to prepare them for his lunch. They fell apart and became MUSH. Terribly disappointed! Anna McKellar
how can i pick up dudek or kowalsky foods. can you tell me when and how and how i can get a menu to see what is available
Would like to know if they still make Dudeks mustard, and if they do how can I purchase a case of it?