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Wednesday marked a milestone achievement at the National Meat and Provision Company, NATCO Food Service. The legendary food service company in Reserve, St John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana celebrated 100 years in business on Mar. 12.

The event began at 11:30 a.m. at NATCO’s production facility in Reserve. President of St John the Baptist Parish Jaclyn Hotard was in attendance, joined by Sheriff Mike Tregre and other invited guests.

During the ceremony, President Hotard presented Anne Babin, co-owner and managing partner  of NATCO with a key to the Parish, saying, “You’re a vital part of our economy.”

“This key represents the door to our home, so I felt like this was such a fitting occasion to bestow upon you and NATCO a key to St. John the Baptist Parish,” said President Hotard.

Being a century-old institution helped, too. NATCO’s culinary experience is etched in the memory of generations of clients, keeping the community rallying and delighting in its food products.

Since its opening, NATCO has expanded its product line to include thousands of dry goods, milk, eggs, specialty items, and the center-of-plate proteins it is known for.

“There have been many uncertainties in our journey since we moved into St John the Baptist Parish after Hurricane Katrina, but with our dedicated staff and clients, NATCO thrives,” said Babin, managing partner at NATCO. “We’ve proven our ability to survive and find new ways to grow, and we are very proud of that.”