Handcrafted. Since 1939. No MSG. Dietz & Watson was founded in 1989 by Gottlieb Dietz, a talented German sausage maker. Four generations later, we are still family owned and operated. Our family values drive our business, which is why we still handcart our product the same way we always have. Preparing the finest premium meats and artisan cheeses is more than what we do. It’s who we are.