About
OUR TEXAS WILD™ STORY
Vintage photo of Meier family ancestors in the stallion barn at the historic Morris Ranch, located near Fredericksburg TX. Photo courtesy, © Meier Ranch Private Family Collection. All rights reserved.
DEEP CULINARY ROOTS IN FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS
The Meier family ancestors were among early German immigrants who settled Fredericksburg TX. Around 1850, they began providing food to neighbors and other Hill Country residents.
In the early 1930's, they purchased their new ranch that Meier descendants still own today. It includes notable historic buildings, including the large stallion barn, that had been a major part of the legendary Morris Ranch.
OUR FOUNDER
Like his ancestors, Wayne Meier grew a large garden and orchard on his ranch.
During the 1980's he was also gathering various native Texas plants, such as mesquite beans, pecans, berries, wild grapes and more, for his "wild" recipes he made in his commercial ranch kitchen. Mastering his craft using genuine native and fresh garden ingredients, his gourmet foods began to hit the shelves in peach stands and retail stores around Fredericksburg and beyond.
As his brand became well-known in the area, he also became the 'go to guy', helping others who were seeking advice in the food industry.
BIRTH OF A NEW LEGEND
In 1994, Wayne officially founded the Texas Wild™ registered trademark ... and a new legend was created.
In 1995, he became an inaugural member of the Texas Dept of Agricultural food program, which in 1999, was officially named Go Texan.
Wayne spent countless hours in his commercial ranch kitchen, and he was the primary salesperson. Investing much time on the road, he criss-crossed throughout Texas and many other states, and met all sorts of people and business owners along the way.
By 2020, Texas Wild™ foods were being sold online and through hundreds of retailers nationwide.
Unfortunately, Wayne passed away in 2020, but the Meier family was determined to preserve his vision, his culinary recipes, and the Texas Wild™ story.
OUR FUTURE
In the spring of 2026, the Weigand family, who also descend from early Fredericksburg German roots, are pleased to announce that they are the new owners of Texas Wild™!
Being life-long friends with the Meier family, the Weigand's are grateful for the opportunity to be handed the reins. And they are committed to continue sharing the Texas Wild™ story and original culinary legacies with others.
Be sure to look for the Texas Wild™ labels featuring the TX Lone Star!
And our Signature Series, including all of the salsas and barbecue sauces that Wayne originally created in his historic Morris Ranch kitchen, feature Wayne's image and signature! These are the original flavors of Fredericksburg TX that customers all across the USA have been enjoying for over 30 years.
Thank you for visiting, and be sure to bookmark and visit again soon, as more is on the way for Texas Wild™!
FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS
• FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ($30 min order) in Fbg city limits and surrounding 5 mi area.
• FREE LOCAL PICK-UP (by appointment).
Member: Go Texan
Our products are proudly MADE IN TEXAS
Send us an email with any questions. If you like, simply let us know your connection to Texas Wild™ and your favorite flavors!
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© Weigand Ranch LLC. , dba Texas Wild™
Fredericksburg TX
All rights reserved.