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30
Aug
FOR THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN 1950
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24
Mar
FOR THAT EASTER SUNDAY DINNER IN 1905
For over 150 years, Swift & Company has been providing quality
beef and pork products under superior brand names to consumers nationwide.
The Swift & Company tradition began with Mr. Gustavus Swift
when he purchased a calf for $20.00 and sold the meat to his
neighbors. Mr. Swift’s innovative thinking was only the beginning.
Today, Swift & Company is an industry leader in fresh ideas,
products and technology with headquarters in Greeley, Colorado.
Gustavus Franklin Swift, Sr.
(June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903)
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07
Mar
AN ALL-IN-ONE FROM CAMPBELL SOUP CO.
UNDATED (WKRC) – Campbell’s unveiled its new grilled
cheese and tomato soup.
According to Campbell’s official site, the limited-edition
flavor fuses the iconic taste of the company’s tomato
soup and the "comforting" flavors of a grilled cheese
sandwich.
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The company was started in 1869 by Joseph A. Campbell,
(1817 – 1900) a fruit merchant from Bridgeton, New Jersey,
and Abraham Anderson, an icebox manufacturer from South Jersey. They produced canned tomatoes, vegetables, jellies, soups, condiments, and minced meats.
19
Feb
’PRIZE IN EVERY BOX’ DEBUTED ON THIS DAY
Cracker Jack started its "prize in every box" promotion on this
day in history, Feb. 19, 1912.
German immigrant F.W. Rueckheim first invented the now-
ubiquitous ballpark treat in the late 19th century.
According to SnackHistory.com. it was initially sold at his
small candy and popcorn shop, F. W. Rueckheim & Bro.
Frederick Rueckheim (1846 – 1937)
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13
Feb
POP-TART INVENTOR HAS DIED AT AGE 96
William “Bill” Post, the Michigan man widely credited
with inventing Pop-Tarts for the Kellogg’s breakfast
food company, died on Saturday.
Post’s invention debuted in 1964 with four flavors,
strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar cinnamon, and
apple currant. There are now more than 20 flavors.
The snack has $1 billion in U.S. annual sales.
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