The Oreo sandwich cookie was introduced by Nabisco on March
6, 1912, and through a series of corporate acquisitions, mergers,
and splits, both Nabisco and the Oreo brand have been owned by Mondelez International since 2012. Oreo cookies are available in
over one hundred countries. Many varieties of Oreo cookies have
been produced, and limited-edition runs have become popular in
the 21st century.
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Rosenella Winifred Cruciani "Rose" Totino
(January 16, 1915 – June 21, 1994)
Rose was an American entrepreneur and pizzeria owner whose
frozen pizza business co-founded with her husband James R.
Totino (1911 – 1981) became the foundation for the Totino’s
brand.
When selling the company to Pillsbury, Totino was hired as the
first female vice president of a Fortune 500 company.
Rose Totino in the first pizzeria in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On September 14, 1964, the Kellogg’s Company began selling
the Pop-Tart. The innovative portable-breakfast-treat-turned-
anytime-snack would go on to sell billions annually and help
redefine the breakfast food market.
It all started when one of Kellogg’s biggest competitors, Post
Consumer Brands, trumpeted to the press that it had created
an innovative new breakfast item: a shelf-stable, fruit-filled,
handheld toaster pastry called “Country Squares.” It sounded
like the ultimate grab-and-go convenience food. Anticipation
ran high. Problem was, their pastry wasn’t quite ready for
market.
While Post dragged its feet on the actual product release,
Kellogg’s, having heard the announcement—rushed to
push out its own version.
William Post (June 27, 1927 – February 10, 2024)
The former Keebler employee created Kellogg’s
own breakfast pastry in just four months.
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)
