tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47183147061229718192024-03-16T21:34:21.975-07:00History of American Business Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-47824691820272416942024-03-16T21:33:00.000-07:002024-03-16T21:33:26.434-07:00The Evolution of Kraft Foods: A Journey from Cheese Wholesalers to Global PowerhouseKraft Foods, heralded as the preeminent food giant in the United States, traces its roots back to the enterprising spirit of James L. Kraft. Born in Ontario, Canada, Kraft's journey began with humble beginnings, but his vision and innovation would propel him to revolutionize the cheese industry.<br /><br />In 1903, Kraft embarked on his entrepreneurial venture in Chicago, capitalizing on the daily pilgrimage of grocers to the cheese market. Sensing an untapped market opportunity, he established a wholesale cheese distribution business, streamlining the process by delivering cheese directly to retailers' doorsteps.<br /><br />The nascent business gained momentum when Kraft, joined by his brothers, established the J.L Kraft and Bros cheese factory in Stockton, Illinois, in 1914. However, it was Kraft's ingenuity that truly distinguished the company. Recognizing the inefficiencies in traditional cheese retailing, Kraft pioneered the concept of pre-packaging cheese portions, a move that revolutionized the industry and accelerated sales.<br /><br />In 1915, Kraft introduced its groundbreaking product – blended, pasteurized cheese, aptly coined "processed cheese," packaged in convenient tins. This innovation not only enhanced the product's shelf life but also appealed to the burgeoning convenience-oriented consumer market.<br /><br />The year 1924 marked a significant milestone as the company was listed on the prestigious Chicago Stock Exchange under the banner of Kraft Cheese Company. Expanding its global footprint, Kraft inaugurated its inaugural European sales offices in London and Germany by 1927, solidifying its position as an international player.<br /><br />Continuing its trajectory of growth and consolidation, Kraft acquired the Phoenix Cheese Company in 1928, subsequently rebranding as Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Company. This strategic move further augmented Kraft's market share and diversified its product portfolio.<br /><br />Amidst the economic tumult of the 1930s, Kraft weathered the storm and, in 1930, was acquired by National Dairy, albeit maintaining operational autonomy. However, it was in 1976 that the company underwent a pivotal transformation, rebranding as Kraft Inc., signifying its ascension as a diversified food conglomerate beyond its cheese-centric origins.<br /><br />In conclusion, Kraft Foods' evolution epitomizes the quintessential American success story, rooted in innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial foresight. From its modest beginnings as cheese wholesalers in Chicago to its current status as the unrivaled food powerhouse, Kraft's journey underscores the enduring legacy of James L. Kraft's pioneering spirit and the company's relentless pursuit of excellence.<br /><i>The Evolution of Kraft Foods: A Journey from Cheese Wholesalers to Global Powerhouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1Djwh8gR9ZZY5lw50ojtP-9AcWfAQHsUobecKk0VZ_9hMA_0i1RiD8i6rV3Ixj4tN7ywjz6lrdHMRyseDFO6hH6-ARyTPQL8LWA1jDS3l903cz5oGlS4ad9QtCEf0yM7USWnFZRZ4JN-9ZBZfyexxYPoz34aK90_uW2cElEdni146l12xvB-8It_cT8/s683/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="683" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1Djwh8gR9ZZY5lw50ojtP-9AcWfAQHsUobecKk0VZ_9hMA_0i1RiD8i6rV3Ixj4tN7ywjz6lrdHMRyseDFO6hH6-ARyTPQL8LWA1jDS3l903cz5oGlS4ad9QtCEf0yM7USWnFZRZ4JN-9ZBZfyexxYPoz34aK90_uW2cElEdni146l12xvB-8It_cT8/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-65719532316394844672024-03-02T20:33:00.000-08:002024-03-02T20:44:42.210-08:00ExxonMobil Corporation: A Legacy of Evolution and DominanceExxon Corporation, tracing its roots back to the establishment of Standard Oil in 1882, initially operated as a refinery company. However, its vision extended far beyond domestic borders. By 1888, it embarked on an ambitious journey of internationalization, expanding its downstream assets globally. The 1920s marked a pivotal moment as Exxon heavily invested in transforming into a fully integrated oil company, laying the groundwork for its future dominance.<br /><br />During the first half of the twentieth century, Exxon emerged as one of the influential 'seven sisters,' a formidable oil cartel that wielded significant control over the world oil trade. However, the 1970s brought seismic shifts to the industry with the Arab oil crisis. In response, both Exxon and Mobil, driven by the necessity to diversify their exploration and development efforts, expanded operations beyond the Middle East, venturing into regions like Africa, Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Sea.<br /><br />The culmination of Exxon and Mobil's shared history occurred in November 1999 when they merged to form ExxonMobil Corporation. This merger, hailed as the largest in history, saw Mobil shareholders retaining a 30 percent stake in the new entity, while Exxon shareholders claimed the lion's share at 70 percent.<br /><br />Today, ExxonMobil stands as the preeminent United States-based oil and gas producing company, ranking eighth globally by revenue and third in the US. Its operations span across more than 200 countries, encompassing gas, oil, coal, and chemicals sectors.<br /><br />Prior to the merger with Mobil, Exxon operated within a rigid hierarchical framework, with decisions emanating predominantly from its headquarters. However, the union heralded a paradigm shift. A comprehensive reorganization ensued, fostering a more decentralized structure. With this restructuring, ExxonMobil entrusted its expansive and diverse operations to various business units, each bestowed with global responsibilities. These units, under the stewardship of appointed presidents, oversee focused portfolios of operations worldwide, wielding significant autonomy in their management.<br /><br />In conclusion, ExxonMobil's evolution from its inception as Standard Oil to its current status as an industry behemoth epitomizes resilience, adaptability, and strategic foresight. Its journey reflects the dynamic landscape of the oil and gas sector, marked by pivotal historical events and strategic mergers that have propelled its growth and dominance on the global stage.<br /><i>ExxonMobil Corporation: A Legacy of Evolution and Dominance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91qvbG44zX6tdXZsZvQM1Z4LWry_UwFTvqq0lu1Z55kptPVnuTCumo06ID1MhDmOOJol72gtlyG31G39SiRhLo5zgj-PrFfDosg24JmZ-MCPZo1w3kt5o8klUE2PcggXcgU9Zky_INjDMblToaz6BatLebssx4cYFlCXFD18zgHf_dgPf92TXlAYHx2M/s1077/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1077" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91qvbG44zX6tdXZsZvQM1Z4LWry_UwFTvqq0lu1Z55kptPVnuTCumo06ID1MhDmOOJol72gtlyG31G39SiRhLo5zgj-PrFfDosg24JmZ-MCPZo1w3kt5o8klUE2PcggXcgU9Zky_INjDMblToaz6BatLebssx4cYFlCXFD18zgHf_dgPf92TXlAYHx2M/w439-h244/3.jpg" width="439" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-2120678863925394332024-02-17T17:33:00.000-08:002024-02-17T17:33:27.160-08:00The Growth and Expansion of J.C. Penney: A Historical OverviewJames Cash Penney and William Henry McManus co-founded J.C. Penney & Co. in 1902, marking the beginning of a retail empire that would shape American shopping culture.<br /><br />James Cash Penney's upbringing on a farm in Missouri instilled in him a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. His initial forays into business, including raising pigs with a small investment, foreshadowed his future success. Teaming up with Thomas M. Callahan, Penney established The Golden Rule, with its first store opening in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The partnership was fueled by Penney's $1,500 loan from a bank and $500 of his own funds.<br /><br />The Golden Rule chain experienced rapid growth under Penney's leadership, leading to his eventual majority ownership. In 1913, the transition to J.C. Penney occurred, reflecting Penney's growing influence and vision for the company. This rebranding signaled a new era of expansion and heightened sales, solidifying J.C. Penney's presence in the retail landscape.<br /><br />Throughout the early 20th century, J.C. Penney executed an aggressive expansion strategy, multiplying its store count and pioneering innovative management techniques. By the late 1920s, the company's achievements were undeniable, with sales soaring and a firm position as one of the nation's leading retailers. By 1970, J.C. Penney had firmly established itself as the second-largest retailer in the United States, a testament to its relentless growth trajectory.<br /><br />In response to post-World War II shifts in consumer behavior, notably the migration to suburban areas, J.C. Penney strategically positioned itself to capitalize on the burgeoning retail landscape. Embracing the concept of shopping malls as anchor stores, J.C. Penney expanded into suburban markets across the country, ensuring its continued relevance and dominance in the retail sector.<br /><br />J.C. Penney's evolution from a modest dry goods store in Wyoming to a national retail powerhouse is a testament to the vision and perseverance of its founders. Throughout its storied history, J.C. Penney has not only adapted to changing times but has also played a significant role in shaping American retail culture. As the company continues to navigate new challenges in the modern marketplace, its legacy as a pioneering force in the industry remains firmly intact.<br /><i>The Growth and Expansion of J.C. Penney: A Historical Overview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ0dR5BlGCosin75VlYpelPZlerKxsYVPl03eg08bz2t6Rfc_S9a4TRDwktTw17TXNcz0sh7fqjzoUNAu1IfNaGLjJdvhCBE0vAH3raaJbXTJ4ffeHtyINvxx1dsc-49aclws-V9yUHUF-MOu43gAxPQ8YPTF4gixiyQ8W3NGUm5UhV2Q0WihVluMPd0/s549/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="538" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ0dR5BlGCosin75VlYpelPZlerKxsYVPl03eg08bz2t6Rfc_S9a4TRDwktTw17TXNcz0sh7fqjzoUNAu1IfNaGLjJdvhCBE0vAH3raaJbXTJ4ffeHtyINvxx1dsc-49aclws-V9yUHUF-MOu43gAxPQ8YPTF4gixiyQ8W3NGUm5UhV2Q0WihVluMPd0/s320/1.jpg" width="314" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-11720519318873808412024-02-03T23:56:00.000-08:002024-02-03T23:56:18.546-08:00The Pioneering Days: George H. Bissell and the Birth of the American Oil IndustryThe American petroleum industry, a colossal force shaping global economies and geopolitical landscapes, finds its roots in the innovative mind of George H. Bissell. A former professor of Latin and Greek at Dartmouth, Bissell's pursuit of a practical means to extract 'rock oil' from the earth marked the initiation of a transformative era. In a daring move just five days prior to the Civil War, Bissell enlisted the services of Edwin L. Drake, assigning him the task of drilling a well using equipment initially designed for salt production.<br /><br />In August 1859, Drake struck upon a valuable resource, ushering in the advent of America's inaugural oil well. The subsequent identification of two more wells within weeks affirmed the abundance of petroleum, catalyzing the onset of the oil boom in western Pennsylvania. This pivotal juncture laid the foundation for the development of an industry that would go on to fuel the engines of 20th-century enterprise, transportation, and military endeavors.<br /><br />John D. Rockefeller, a central figure in the American oil narrative, entered the scene in 1863, initially engaging in oil refining. However, it took seven more years for him to establish the iconic Standard Oil Company. Rockefeller's astute acquisitions of refiners, pipelines, and marketing firms fueled the company's expansion. By 1875, major refiners had aligned themselves with the Standard Oil group, cementing Rockefeller's dominion.<br /><br />By 1882, Rockefeller's influence extended over an impressive 90 percent of the nation's refineries, representing an unparalleled consolidation of power in the industry. This dominance paved the way for the meteoric ascent of the Standard Oil Company, shaping the American oil landscape for decades to follow.<br /><br />In 1913, William Burton of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana introduced an innovative thermal cracking process through patenting. This breakthrough transformed oil refining, finding widespread application and confirming oil's pivotal role as the lifeblood of 20th-century progress.<br /><br />The genesis of the American oil industry was not a mere sequence of fortuitous discoveries but a tribute to the foresight of visionaries like George H. Bissell and John D. Rockefeller. Their initiatives triggered an industrial revolution that resonated across the nation and the globe, molding the trajectory of history in ways beyond their initial envisioning.<br /><i>The Pioneering Days: George H. Bissell and the Birth of the American Oil Industry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0Fj5OLqS2hGnqC7vMr3E1oemUEayc6VNzycgGZnH_kDGKrPnLf8fkjOZQ7HxY3MCVzbhbMfe7Lr0O3OfqYSe-RefzSNnnJH8zmW8ycMDWxJy1UbEAwTDdLc3rkFjGkX01PYtglfJL66KUHG9dW6eGzY4OkCsQfUuU19kpm1pOurPhwvTgiOaAd9C-sg/s769/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="769" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0Fj5OLqS2hGnqC7vMr3E1oemUEayc6VNzycgGZnH_kDGKrPnLf8fkjOZQ7HxY3MCVzbhbMfe7Lr0O3OfqYSe-RefzSNnnJH8zmW8ycMDWxJy1UbEAwTDdLc3rkFjGkX01PYtglfJL66KUHG9dW6eGzY4OkCsQfUuU19kpm1pOurPhwvTgiOaAd9C-sg/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-75250423504145812232024-01-07T06:21:00.000-08:002024-01-07T06:21:12.444-08:00Bread Industry EvolutionIn the late 19th century, alterations in oven technology, the introduction of mechanical mixers, and the implementation of dough shapers ushered in industrial efficiency and uniformity for bakers specializing in perishable goods.<br /><br />During that same era, American entrepreneurs underwent a transformation of various bread types, commercially promoting them and adjusting their compositions.<br /><br />Concurrently, urbanization facilitated the concentration of potential customers, rendering the mass distribution of bread financially viable. In 1909, the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) adopted the distribution of 'Golden Glory Wrapped Bread,' establishing the norm for bread wrapping. This innovation heightened the acceptance of commercially produced loaves.<br /><br />In 1921, the Taggard Baking Company patented 'Wonder Bread,' subsequently becoming an iconic representation of mass-produced American bread. Taggard was later acquired by the Continental Baking Company. However, it wasn't until the 1930s that Otto Rohwedder's slicing machine transformed the industry, enabling the sale of pre-sliced bread. Otto Fredrick Rohwedder faced a 26-year struggle before his machine entered the market in Battle Creek, Michigan.<br /><br />The Great Depression briefly interrupted the growth of the baking industry. Nevertheless, it experienced a resurgence during and after World War II, with most bread purchases occurring either directly from small-scale bakeries or through grocery stores.<br /><i>Bread Industry Evolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhO2weh8lyFCszNRUwCXGhFhlWyafGTVvFMG8WpKDoRUN4QRm6pYU6qC1de9hu0U42YLk8VIo7508ZyCDPtzuBOk5M3hDHljx9OxF2_xU7SvEDjqF6e3ZxmsVYJBvz6vFgEG7edYdTLYfN8jPzvlK2a-XHU01qMV9589tB_NwjNOwq8fS9Kq4JJ9vNQI/s559/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="503" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhO2weh8lyFCszNRUwCXGhFhlWyafGTVvFMG8WpKDoRUN4QRm6pYU6qC1de9hu0U42YLk8VIo7508ZyCDPtzuBOk5M3hDHljx9OxF2_xU7SvEDjqF6e3ZxmsVYJBvz6vFgEG7edYdTLYfN8jPzvlK2a-XHU01qMV9589tB_NwjNOwq8fS9Kq4JJ9vNQI/w349-h388/1.jpg" width="349" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-65172561606530866832023-12-23T06:42:00.000-08:002023-12-23T06:42:19.825-08:00Wrigley's Gum HistoryWilliam Wrigley Jr., the visionary behind Wrigley’s Chewing Gum, commenced his professional journey at his father's soap factory in Philadelphia around 1870. By 1891, at the age of 29, Wrigley embarked on an independent venture, relocating to Chicago and continuing the sale of his father’s soap. To amplify sales, Wrigley innovatively offered complimentary cans of baking powder to businesses that carried his father’s soap, seeking to incentivize customer purchases. Surprisingly, the baking powder surpassed the popularity of the scouring soap, prompting Wrigley to pivot his focus towards selling baking powder.<br /><br />The genesis of Juicy Fruit® traces back to 1893 when William Wrigley Jr. founded the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in Chicago, Illinois. In that same year, he introduced the Juicy Fruit® brand, alongside the iconic Wrigley’s brand, Spearmint®. As a promotional strategy, Wrigley bundled two free gum packages with each can of baking powder. However, the chewing gum quickly eclipsed the baking powder in popularity, leading Wrigley to shift his business model exclusively to gum packages.<br /><br />The unique fruity essence of Juicy Fruit gum was meticulously developed by chemist Walter E. Diemer, a key contributor to the Wrigley Company. Diemer serendipitously discovered the flavor while experimenting with gum recipes in the company's laboratory. This fruity profile, derived from a fusion of synthetic flavors, swiftly gained acclaim, becoming the defining characteristic of Juicy Fruit gum.<br /><br />During World War II, the company made the strategic decision to withdraw its chewing gum brands from the civilian market. Instead, it focused solely on fulfilling orders for US troops, prioritizing product quality over quantity due to war rationing. Since 2008, the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company has been integrated into Mars, Inc.<br /><i>Wrigley's Gum History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzG2rlZp2wqNdMsBF10nrgAnUbFjU-iJXngMGTWNCnUvmcj2Wz8PXulDP-GsVxkByxfiGF17WmWRppPh1v_9JwkysrG8s7i8XRxJ-nZ7AZQB2jVpi2kf_AtBWShJahCIX-htoW-iXCKKqyLHxuBdpYST6PxTZsank3ZimOG0-UO3EIjGW8azuLgivEHDQ/s539/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="539" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzG2rlZp2wqNdMsBF10nrgAnUbFjU-iJXngMGTWNCnUvmcj2Wz8PXulDP-GsVxkByxfiGF17WmWRppPh1v_9JwkysrG8s7i8XRxJ-nZ7AZQB2jVpi2kf_AtBWShJahCIX-htoW-iXCKKqyLHxuBdpYST6PxTZsank3ZimOG0-UO3EIjGW8azuLgivEHDQ/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-26533214814573509682023-10-24T11:13:00.000-07:002023-10-24T11:13:00.141-07:00Altair 8800: The start of microcomputer revolutionAn Air Force trained engineer who had designed electronics for Christmas window displays, Henry Edward "Ed" Roberts and a colleague in 1969 founded MITS Inc., in Albuquerque, N.M. The company's name was an acronym for Micro Telemetry Instrumentation Systems; it initially built equipment for model-rocketry hobbyists. <br /><br />With several years of experience producing electronics kits for hobbyists, Ed Roberts decided to design a small, affordable computer with the Intel 8080 microprocessor at its core. He called it Altair 8800. His daughter suggested the name based on a star that had also featured as a destination in a Star Trek episode. <br /><br />The January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics featured on its cover a box with switches and blinking lights called the Altair 8800, considered by many to be the first personal computer. <br /><br />Ed Roberts intended to sell only a few hundred to hobbyists, but he was surprised when he sold thousands in the first month. The computer bus designed for the Altair was to become a de facto standard in the form of the S-100 bus, and the first programming language for the machine was Micro-Soft's founding product—Altair BASIC. <br /><br />The Altair garnered 5,000 orders in its first year, with the base model selling for $397. <br /><br />Some of the first software that was created for the Altair 8800 was a BASIC interpreter created by Paul Allen and Bill Gates, while they were working for MITS. <br /><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Altair 8800: The start of microcomputer revolution</span></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-53436587007797035992023-08-13T05:58:00.006-07:002023-08-13T05:58:22.030-07:00Old Overholt Whiskey OriginsThe origins of the Old Overholt brand can be traced back to the charming farming village named West Overton, located approximately forty miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Established in the year 1810, Old Overholt holds the unique distinction of being the oldest continuously existing whiskey brand in the United States.<br /><br />Henry Oberholzer, a farmer with German Mennonite heritage, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1800. He settled on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania, where he and his sons diligently worked to clear 150 acres of untouched wilderness on their 263-acre farm situated next to Jacob's Creek—a waterway that flowed into the Youghiogheny River, a tributary of the formidable Monongahela River. Their primary goal was to cultivate and develop the land.<br /><br />Emerging from a renowned German region specializing in the production of "korn," or rye whiskey, Henry introduced this tradition to the local area. In 1803, the Overholts constructed a log still-house and commenced the production of small batches of whiskey using the grain they cultivated.<br /><br />In 1810, Abraham Overholt, Henry's son, assumed control of the distillery and skillfully transformed it into a viable enterprise. By the 1820s, the distillery's productivity escalated to producing 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day.<br /><br />A pivotal figure of the Gilded Age, Abraham's grandson Henry Clay Frick, an influential industrialist, took over the distillery in 1881. In 1888, he christened his flagship rye with the name "Old Overholt." Collaborating with Andrew Mellon and Charles W. Mauck, he formed a partnership, with each holding a one-third share in the business.<br /><br />In 1959, production expanded to an adjacent site known as Broad Ford, which rapidly evolved into one of the world's most substantial distilleries.<br /><br />Starting from December 2015, the brands Old Overholt and Old Grand-Dad, both falling under the ownership of Beam Suntory, have been jointly marketed under the name "The Olds." In late 2017, they introduced a 100-proof version aged for four years, labeled as "bottled in bond."<br /><i>Old Overholt Whiskey Origins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFcI6oTBYeTjbbgeVgjeizd_S0oykx3_TbD9TsBZdECiJK3gn0TCmo7qE9MV4o1KF0Dlm-jgeBJfG67pF23Pcn5q5kfw0eCpLa8wxwTdpCOw5o7Q54ZWW7JjsNrLlvFq1lk43hd8j9wPYQx2vSHBPvpE0fXqvgxa_OnHgnuL2IFFbVb-zz7wTjTFqIrA/s1200/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1200" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFcI6oTBYeTjbbgeVgjeizd_S0oykx3_TbD9TsBZdECiJK3gn0TCmo7qE9MV4o1KF0Dlm-jgeBJfG67pF23Pcn5q5kfw0eCpLa8wxwTdpCOw5o7Q54ZWW7JjsNrLlvFq1lk43hd8j9wPYQx2vSHBPvpE0fXqvgxa_OnHgnuL2IFFbVb-zz7wTjTFqIrA/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-78943554282502146712023-07-11T16:47:00.003-07:002023-07-11T16:47:08.895-07:00Brotherhood Winery - The oldest operating winery in the United StatesJohn Jaques, a French cobbler, began cultivating indigenous grape varieties in his backyard in Washingtonville, NY, in 1824. In 1837, he acquired land in Washingtonville where he planted the grape seeds. By 1839, he shifted his focus to winemaking and introduced his inaugural commercial vintage, which he named "Blooming Grove Winery." Although the majority of sales did not come from the general public, local clergies became the primary customers.<br /><br />In 1858, Jaques retired from winemaking and passed the vineyard on to his sons John, Oren, and Charles, who renamed it "Jaques Brothers' Winery." The Jaques Brothers successfully operated the winery for another 28 years, expanding their manufacturing and distribution facilities across the Northeast region.<br /><br />In 1886, James M. Emerson and his son, Edward R., purchased the winery from Charles, the last surviving Jaques brother. To accommodate the growing production demands, the small Washingtonville vineyard underwent significant expansion, including the construction of multiple buildings and underground vaults. The Emersons rebranded the business as "Brotherhood" and further improved the facilities by preserving the sole remaining original building on the winery's property and establishing spacious underground winemaking facilities. Additionally, Emerson expanded the enterprise by setting up a shipping point and headquarters in New York City, as well as acquiring vineyards and wine cellars in Hammondsport, NY.<br /><br />Despite the challenges of the Prohibition era, the winery continued its operations by producing sacramental wine for the Catholic Church. In 1921, ownership of the winery passed to Louis Farrell and his son, Louis Jr. The Farrells retained ownership until 1947 when both the father and son passed away in quick succession.<br /><br />In 1987, Chilean winemaker Cesar Baeza purchased Brotherhood with the aim of transforming it into a prestigious wine destination and revitalizing interest in its storied past.<br /><i>Brotherhood Winery - The oldest operating winery in the United States<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x8mbnjsb_u93J-eHm2QjfCvwmzyvMQdBM3-FyDQf-V5vHjlOEVrCZ9J5Aswn7hpXA3TEbTw8KJS6ZCl7v3TSkf2p1QpDUtEfcmlO4QDTc4UKLKf-rPLIOWNgTAneqpXzi4A8jTDNZXyPxlAXc4Ey4bGeTYIFas6pIIOp-oJ0AYHH9gIde-AzUApv8Dw/s682/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="682" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x8mbnjsb_u93J-eHm2QjfCvwmzyvMQdBM3-FyDQf-V5vHjlOEVrCZ9J5Aswn7hpXA3TEbTw8KJS6ZCl7v3TSkf2p1QpDUtEfcmlO4QDTc4UKLKf-rPLIOWNgTAneqpXzi4A8jTDNZXyPxlAXc4Ey4bGeTYIFas6pIIOp-oJ0AYHH9gIde-AzUApv8Dw/w448-h193/1.jpg" width="448" /></a></div></i>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-39066796697165911892023-06-24T06:04:00.005-07:002023-06-24T06:04:30.067-07:00The Bigelow Tea Company – American tea manufacturerBigelow Tea was founded by Ruth Campbell Bigelow, when she created “Constant Comment” in her kitchen in 1945. <br /><br />Ruth Campbell Bigelow, started the company in her kitchen when her husband, David Bigelow lost his publishing job and the interior design business she ran was decimated by the Depression. <br /><br />The first specialty tea in the USA, Constant Comment is a black tea flavored with orange rinds and sweet spices. The first production facility was in the Bigelow’s New York brownstone apartment. <br /><br />After Bigelow Tea was formed, David oversaw all the finances, ensuring that he and Ruth watched their pennies so that the fledgling business could survive. <br /><br />With their growing tea business, in 1950 Ruth and David E. Bigelow sold their home in the city and moved to Connecticut. There they bought a small factory in the center of Norwalk, CT alongside the Norwalk River. <br /><br />In 1957, the Bigelow’s moved their business a mile away to a classic New England brick factory building on Merwin Street in Norwalk, CT. It was not until 1958, a year after Bigelow moved to a larger plant in Norwalk, that the company bought its first tea bag machine. It was also in the late 1950s that the company began to make the transition from specialty shops to the supermarket. <br /><br />In 1960, their son David joins the company. Ruth Bigelow died in 1966, followed by her husband in 1970. David Bigelow had already assumed leadership of the business in 1963. <br /><br />David, with the unwavering support of his wife Eunice, lead the company with integrity, passion, intelligence, kindness and a spirit of determination to its current prominence as the country’s #1 specialty tea company. <br /><br />Sales grew slowly but steadily, taking off in the 1970s when Bigelow began packing their teabags in folding cardboard boxes instead of tins.<br /><b>The Bigelow Tea Company – American tea manufacturer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAC1f54vYzn6oc4Lb8xoE8Q--HcYWuyoC4lSbzwq1R7lm7sVXbkc-C8Vfgjx9dtzN5eFvqDFRFiqi2GnusZMgjNfMC1VDms54v-75dEsUmdhHJoLHxONeNn4_l2VUZGzNi2UvYLjU_qfoEyh7So8_R0xo8ho9thJqPt9jPEPFin2oePEHNxU2HpGK4fk/s768/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="768" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAC1f54vYzn6oc4Lb8xoE8Q--HcYWuyoC4lSbzwq1R7lm7sVXbkc-C8Vfgjx9dtzN5eFvqDFRFiqi2GnusZMgjNfMC1VDms54v-75dEsUmdhHJoLHxONeNn4_l2VUZGzNi2UvYLjU_qfoEyh7So8_R0xo8ho9thJqPt9jPEPFin2oePEHNxU2HpGK4fk/w442-h308/1.jpg" width="442" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-2897513726802961822023-05-21T09:34:00.002-07:002023-05-21T09:34:13.766-07:00History of Walmart StoresBorn and raised in Oklahoma in the uncertain years after World War I, young Walton was raised in a farming family infused with hopes and dreams, yet structured by the value of hard work and perseverance. <br /><br />After serving in the US army during the Second World War, Walton opened a franchised Ben Franklin five and ten cent variety store in Newport, Arkansas in 1945. Over the next five years he ran a succession of Ben Franklin stores in various rural communities in the state of Arkansas. <br /><br />These were traditional small-town stores with relatively high price marks up on the merchandise. Walton suggested to Ben Franklin company executives that they introduce the stores into the urban market as a discount chain. <br /><br />When they rejected his proposal Walton decided to start a chain on his own. On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas, selling a wide variety of brand name merchandise at low price. <br /><br />Walmart’s global mission was to save people money so they could live better. This was Sam Walton’s vision when he opened the doors to the first Walmart in 1962 and continued to be the focus of its day-to-day operations. <br /><br />At that time, American manufacturers disliked discount retailing because it threatened their control of the market place, and traditional retailers hated the practice because it meant having to sell more goods for the same return. <br /><br />However, in the same year that he opened his first Wal-Mart, S. S Kresge launched its discount K-Mart chain in the United States, F. W. Woolworth started Woolco, and Dayton Hudson launched its Target chain. <br /><br />The big American chain located their discount stores in or near large cities, but Walton set out to prove that discounting could also work in small town. <br /><br />Once committed to the concept, he resolved not just to imitate the other franchised chains but to become a leader in the discount retail field. By 1967, The Walton family owns 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales. <br /><br />Volume buying directly from manufacturing and a cheap and efficient delivery system enabled Walmart to sell high-quality, low-cost merchandise in locations where there was little competition from other retail chains. ‘Low process every day’, became Walton’s slogan. <br /><br />Walton strategically situated his stores in rural locations where they could simultaneously serve two or three small communities. He built large warehouse within one day’s driving distance from these out of the way locations to keep the stores constantly supplied with merchandise, using Walmart’s own trucking system. <br /><br />In 1980s, Walmart reached $1 billion in annual sales, opened the first Sam's Club and Walmart Supercenter. By the late 80s, Walmart had 276 stores and employed over 21,000 associates. In 1987 Walmart opened larger Hypermart USA stores which combined a grocery store, a merchandise market and other services such as restaurants and video rental stores.<br /><b>History of Walmart Stores<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8AV1Lgk97Ci3dk1nzQnpZTuRiOAApEGyU_lnUPuBkbziaWDuHjFdM6CX77NMGhdSjr5ISZjbTpRe0be2dYkH6x0Buc0NkBOIsMofu_4koUAolRyMt-hIaF6VkfUPI2WtBgDtjdpQUR3y8ORZu0qsscY1Gvnw5Yy8acEIEWNZ2gORiDyxVCL0x64X/s1200/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8AV1Lgk97Ci3dk1nzQnpZTuRiOAApEGyU_lnUPuBkbziaWDuHjFdM6CX77NMGhdSjr5ISZjbTpRe0be2dYkH6x0Buc0NkBOIsMofu_4koUAolRyMt-hIaF6VkfUPI2WtBgDtjdpQUR3y8ORZu0qsscY1Gvnw5Yy8acEIEWNZ2gORiDyxVCL0x64X/w411-h231/1.jpg" width="411" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-77326636001527377152023-04-30T09:56:00.007-07:002023-04-30T09:56:32.918-07:00History of soda fountain in United StatesIn 1798, the term "soda water" is first coined. As the popularity of soda fountains rose so did the technology behind them. Carbonated beverages were first bottled for sale back in 1835, and this is also when people began adding flavoring to their carbonated drinks. <br /><br />To meet the need for carbonated soft drinks, the soda fountain was developed by a physician named Samuel Fahnestock in the United States in 1819. His invention pumped carbonated water from a pump and spigot. The barrel-shaped body of his device was designed so it could be concealed and hidden under a counter. <br /><br />Over the course of the 19th century, the early soda fountain got a little more high-tech. The machine invented by John Matthews in 1832 made soda fountains much more cost-effective. As a result, their use spread to individual shops. <br /><br />Throughout the mid-19th century, various innovations and recipes came along to add flavor. In 1903, the first iceless soda fountain machine was introduced. <br /><br />Almost every drugstore had a soda fountain by the early 1920's. Due to prohibition, which began in 1919, bars were closing and people needed a place to socialize. <br /><br />As soda fountains continued to evolve, they worked their way into everything from barbershops to restaurants. In many ways they became an iconic part of American culture and social behaviors.<br /><b>History of soda fountain in United States<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDu9yLLWeLB4aOa-QPFen0yc3uBEEDyABp_AYI6s70hiESJZvXO-Qb_HqLCWXvmrKJHCHa7XiTltT8wRAlf9ECzNHVzRt2brFBts5YMnzr-Yr_yUAxe-uTvhmp8J6MqlBOAZQHA91iZz7awA5jOgL4qIMOu9bRw6E0dmhjguYmazuuoeuT-pTSuqh/s3067/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="3067" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDu9yLLWeLB4aOa-QPFen0yc3uBEEDyABp_AYI6s70hiESJZvXO-Qb_HqLCWXvmrKJHCHa7XiTltT8wRAlf9ECzNHVzRt2brFBts5YMnzr-Yr_yUAxe-uTvhmp8J6MqlBOAZQHA91iZz7awA5jOgL4qIMOu9bRw6E0dmhjguYmazuuoeuT-pTSuqh/w451-h224/2.jpg" width="451" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-18126996117439916002023-03-25T18:31:00.010-07:002023-03-25T18:34:08.534-07:00Ralston Purina CompanyJust before the turn of the century, as financial panic gripped the country, William H. Danforth, just out of St. Louis University, was advised by his father to “get into a business that fills a need for lots of people—something they’ll need all year around in good and bad times.” <br /><br />In 1894, Danforth founded the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company in St. Louis, featuring a new animal feed product made of corn, oats and molasses. <br /><br />The checkerboard symbol was created by Danforth in 1894. In 1896, the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company was formed, and the little feed business was going full steam. <br /><br />As the usage of houses on daily life decrease, food for houses product will decrease so the founder enters the human foods market in 1898 the human foods business with “Purina” brand whole-wheat breakfast cereals.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukW9NcGT1AYowovZ-SZroAwX9SFlMEZejwz300cxNzggHCyt6mJ7UL9yaAWk4CfO1HiBniJhcxXkW0yRHrMaZQtsR6zQBUYui54jc-tMKRF3t9fV_vu0AiID21JR4mSxPionlZBBhBxrUAdq7JGNMF4AGprFOeIoyZRH8fywp8F0SddMIqV3ssRUH/s760/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="760" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukW9NcGT1AYowovZ-SZroAwX9SFlMEZejwz300cxNzggHCyt6mJ7UL9yaAWk4CfO1HiBniJhcxXkW0yRHrMaZQtsR6zQBUYui54jc-tMKRF3t9fV_vu0AiID21JR4mSxPionlZBBhBxrUAdq7JGNMF4AGprFOeIoyZRH8fywp8F0SddMIqV3ssRUH/w363-h239/2.jpg" width="363" /></a></div>In 1902, teaming up with Dr. Ralston, a popular health-food advocate of the period, Danforth renamed the business the Ralston Purina Company. ‘Purina’ remained the coined word for their horse feed. In the same year, Mr. Danforth used red and white checkerboard for the company dresses. The Checkerboard trademark has since been used with a consistency unique in American business. <br /><br />The name Ralston became part of the company name because of an association with a Dr. Ralston who had organized a national health club (Ralston Health Club) that claimed approximately 800,000 members. <br /><br />In 1932 Donald Danforth was made President of the Ralston Purina Company. Wheat Chex was introduced in 1937 followed by Rice Chex cereals, in 1950. In 1957, the company moved from the animal feed market to the domestic dog food market with the introduction of Purina Dog Chow. <br /><br />During the 1990’s and into 2000, Ralston Purina sold or spun off all of its non-petcare businesses. In 2001 Ralston Purina Company merges with Nestlé subsidiary. Nestlé Purina Pet Care Company is created.<br /><b>Ralston Purina Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj475K1ZcYSvLtmWuM7Zbr46Q1imUS-HAvAgQ2nQ-c0UfKvfcnQ66KYLrCQD22yTysSZhqJErYYnb5qDASTP9bA3zqqt2nG3rAX45qp9AYus53NwG1Ue1FbxXpAkpJXc9msPryTHSHSnpI0rTdSa68LO7yC6LKJdzXnD8gfzUYQX1qvfKxvDLn002V2/s1200/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj475K1ZcYSvLtmWuM7Zbr46Q1imUS-HAvAgQ2nQ-c0UfKvfcnQ66KYLrCQD22yTysSZhqJErYYnb5qDASTP9bA3zqqt2nG3rAX45qp9AYus53NwG1Ue1FbxXpAkpJXc9msPryTHSHSnpI0rTdSa68LO7yC6LKJdzXnD8gfzUYQX1qvfKxvDLn002V2/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-71721694790044547712023-02-26T21:13:00.004-08:002023-02-26T21:13:49.602-08:00History of Lipton tea in United States In 1890, Sir Thomas Lipton, who had already helped to popularize tea in England, brought his business acumen to the United States. He was the Scottish-born son of an Irish grocer, and in Glasgow in 1871, he founded the first of a successful chain of grocery stores that made him a wealthy man by age 40. <br /><br />During the war years, Lipton had enlarged its U.S. sales and in August 1919 it moved its packing plant and main office to a large eleven-story building in Hoboken, New Jersey. He established the Thomas J Lipton Co.® tea packaging company and began to look for ways to make packaging and shipping less expensive. <br /><br />Instead of arriving in crates, loose tea was packed in multiple weight options. He also cut out the middleman and was the first to sell loose tea direct to the masses. Lipton became known for selling reliable product at affordable prices. Another advantage: Lipton could advertise his company directly on the packets. <br /><br />Soon after, tea bags were accidentally discovered by American merchant. Thomas Sullivan distributed samples of his loose tea to customers in small hand-sewn silk bags, and Thomas Lipton saw the future, and was the first to start selling tea bags. He was also the first to print brewing instructions on tea bag tags. <br /><br />Soon, Lipton's bright yellow label with its red shield was everywhere, and his tea became popular in America as well as the U.K. <br /><br />In 1937, six years after Sir Thomas's death, the US operations of Thomas J Lipton were acquired by Unilever, marking the group's first move into the tea business. <br /><br />Iced tea powder mix was first introduced to the USA in 1964, reaching Europe in 1978 and since then, Iced Tea brand has continued to grow and grow. Bottled Lipton® Iced Tea, which was launched in 1991, is now enjoyed in more than 100 countries worldwide. Currently, Lipton was the leading brand of bagged and loose leaf tea in the United States<br /><b>History of Lipton tea in United States<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAyzj0OK-mexsdIcE6cNkI4rC2o_vGLf7XlnwD4Frj6BkG6PrVrJHw-Dz-YlG8DJoui5YyDcQ4BJH2mfuMY0K3VWNjek0yUSMmCp-iyPUEKrxW5x3EKxdtp4Wy0vayAQwIjxH_rMQLZEaHKtp2SkEKvpLt6Mxfj2P08Hqg5j6m78LoR-fCFv23GXw/s840/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="840" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAyzj0OK-mexsdIcE6cNkI4rC2o_vGLf7XlnwD4Frj6BkG6PrVrJHw-Dz-YlG8DJoui5YyDcQ4BJH2mfuMY0K3VWNjek0yUSMmCp-iyPUEKrxW5x3EKxdtp4Wy0vayAQwIjxH_rMQLZEaHKtp2SkEKvpLt6Mxfj2P08Hqg5j6m78LoR-fCFv23GXw/w474-h316/1.jpg" width="474" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-68627607696784157872022-12-03T06:55:00.003-08:002022-12-03T06:55:19.729-08:00Dr. Welch’s grape juice American physician and dentist, Thomas Bramwell Welch was the first to preserve grape juice with heat treatment in America. At the time, Methodists were strongly opposed to the consumption of alcohol. This made serving wine for communion somewhat hypocritical, a discrepancy that Welch was quick to point out. <br /><br />The Welch’s first pasteurized Concord grape juice in 1869 as an alternative to fermented wine for church communion services. Welch’s Grape Juice was originally marketed as Dr. Welch’s Unfermented Wine, Pure Grape Juice. <br /><br />Dr Welch’s son, Charles E. Welch, who was also a dentist, eventually gave up his practice to promote grape juice. In 1893, he founded Welch's Grape Juice Company at Westfield, New York. The product was given to visitors at international exhibitions. <br /><br />In 1896, Welch’s Fruit Juice Company became too big for one family to handle. To help meet the demand, Charles packed up and moved the company to a factory in New York, where he continued to grow the business. <br /><br />In 1918 Welch’s created modern jam for World War I rations, calling it “Grapelade.” The Army bought Welch’s entire first production run and returning doughboys demanded it when they got back home. <br /><br />In 1919, a Welch’s plant was established in Lawton, Michigan, in Van Buren County to help supply the nation’s thirst for unfermented grape juice. <br /><br />In 1913 Welch's received a powerful endorsement from Woodrow Wilson's Administration, when Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan served grape juice at a state dinner in honor of retiring British Ambassador James Bryce. <br /><br />In 1956, the company was sold to the 'National Grape Cooperative Association'.<br /><b>Dr. Welch’s grape juice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2HMXIPorr_0OJKpG4NQd_MMdEsKQjRtOW8lN672IWfC8ddu023PeTUqBvnZuw6MyfptVFv71sOxgytpnmtTzpJmBy1bwsY6rTafwVb7GFGvCxxhI8m9mtnyx2pq-4x2otKRkt2mpjI2N6U4aKUDTsSIMz1mjrUVCu40IF4ne8HFBv4GZy9ct5kIr/s1013/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="739" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2HMXIPorr_0OJKpG4NQd_MMdEsKQjRtOW8lN672IWfC8ddu023PeTUqBvnZuw6MyfptVFv71sOxgytpnmtTzpJmBy1bwsY6rTafwVb7GFGvCxxhI8m9mtnyx2pq-4x2otKRkt2mpjI2N6U4aKUDTsSIMz1mjrUVCu40IF4ne8HFBv4GZy9ct5kIr/w384-h528/1.jpg" width="384" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-87184590426936910972022-11-07T05:10:00.008-08:002022-11-07T05:10:59.288-08:00History of Mobil Oil CorporationThe history began in 1870 when John D. Rockefeller and his associates formed the Standard Oil Company (Ohio). <br /><br />In 1911, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Standard Oil breaks up into 34 unrelated companies, including Jersey Standard, Socony and Vacuum Oil. Vacuum Oil Company, was founded in 1866 and, after 1882, became part of the Standard Oil Company and Trust. Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony), established by the trust in 1882. <br /><br />Socony merged with Vacuum Oil Company, from which the Mobil name first originated, in 1931 and subsequently renamed itself to Socony-Vacuum Oil Company. The name was changed in 1955 to Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc., and then in 1966 to Mobil Oil Corporation. <br /><br />In 1974 Mobil introduces a synthetic automotive engine lubricant — Mobil 1. Mobil in 1974 diversified its activities into retail sale and packaging by acquiring the parent company of Montgomery Ward and Container Corporation of America. <br /><br />In 1976, Mobil invented a process for converting methanol into high-octane gasoline. Today, all North American gasoline contains octane and gasoline grades are based on octane ratings. <br /><br />Mobil sold the Container Corporation of America in 1986 and sold Montgomery Ward & Co. in 1988, thus clearing the way for Mobil to concentrate on its core businesses of petroleum extraction, processing, and distribution. <br /><br />In 1994, Mobil established a subsidiary MEGAS (Mobil European Gas), which became responsible for Mobil's natural gas operations in Europe. In 1996, Mobil and BP merged their European refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants businesses. <br /><br />In 1998, Mobil announced it was merging with Exxon to form ExxonMobil, reuniting the two largest descendants of Standard Oil. After the merger all products bearing the Mobil brand name retained the company’s long-standing logo of Pegasus, the winged horse.<br /><b>History of Mobil Oil Corporation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQUhN2pHmA8uHg20kcsfDJkTdAUh03pKoHm-1TpKI_f_V_thsgV8lba0EYhGxPmvYDWzxoyKEKkjL_jGAA0-KUc6bGTwisgmISFnTzL01ahA17wmGfDzrX5zjMzhPWW-sb5kHaFSVPKyvD7Zptw6pjb_x9qh-OBp5cDEfYg6YilaAQD2pUD87TPuc/s1432/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="1432" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQUhN2pHmA8uHg20kcsfDJkTdAUh03pKoHm-1TpKI_f_V_thsgV8lba0EYhGxPmvYDWzxoyKEKkjL_jGAA0-KUc6bGTwisgmISFnTzL01ahA17wmGfDzrX5zjMzhPWW-sb5kHaFSVPKyvD7Zptw6pjb_x9qh-OBp5cDEfYg6YilaAQD2pUD87TPuc/w550-h237/1.jpg" width="550" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-60560204785969693092022-10-10T08:35:00.010-07:002022-10-10T08:35:58.340-07:00International Flavors & FragrancesPolak & Schwarz (P&S) was established in 1889 by Leopold Schwarz, who was passionate about spices, herbs, flavors and his brother-in-law, Joseph Polak in the small Dutch town of Zutphen. In 1909 the company opened a site in the United States.The business grew as P&S products won awards and acclaim for their high quality and excellent flavors. <br /><br />In 1917 A.L. van Ameringen comes from the Netherlands to the United States to work for Polak and Schwarz; Van Ameringen soon leaves the company to start his own essential oils import business in downtown Manhattan. <br /><br />In 1929, van Ameringen forms a partnership with a colleague, Dr. William T. Haebler, and after acquiring an aromatic chemical plant in Elizabeth, New Jersey, van Ameringen-Haebler, Inc. is born. Van Ameringen decided in the mid-1920s to boost sales by persuading manufacturers of bar soaps and detergents to add fragrances to their products. Several adopted this suggestion and found that the new ingredient caused their sales to soar. <br /><br />In 1958, the two companies, Polak & Schwarz (P&S) and van Ameringen-Haebler. announced their merger to become International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1964. <br /><br />The merger allowed the company to become a major supplier in the flavor and fragrance business and to grow internationally almost overnight. The new venture, named International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., proved an instant success and immediately found such broad markets in the European food industry that new facilities in Holland, Switzerland, France, and Brazil were added to augment the company's older American factories. <br /><br />In 2000 International Flavors & Fragrances acquired Bush Boake Allen, Inc.(BBA), an international chemical company with $499 million in annual sales. The acquisition made IFF the largest flavors and fragrances company in the world, <br /><br />In late 2019, International Flavors & Fragrances merged with DuPont’s nutrition and biosciences unit, creating a $45 billion consumer giant.<br /><b>International Flavors & Fragrances<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7NH-32NCMorMcczX5XthktKk6-aSFtE-gG9z8mWSLghGa0Aiu2XUAKjXTC_JZIBAqsE5nIqa7149msj5Ehpw3zhXfgQS5_2JMK8_7doItHpkERH9KXwRmQWsXD5Y0oe7xIgDRrX5gKxMCRjD5FDJES2q8Dt96CYMIu7XhY--ANleqNrvsIpXkLUD/s802/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="802" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7NH-32NCMorMcczX5XthktKk6-aSFtE-gG9z8mWSLghGa0Aiu2XUAKjXTC_JZIBAqsE5nIqa7149msj5Ehpw3zhXfgQS5_2JMK8_7doItHpkERH9KXwRmQWsXD5Y0oe7xIgDRrX5gKxMCRjD5FDJES2q8Dt96CYMIu7XhY--ANleqNrvsIpXkLUD/w444-h304/2.jpg" width="444" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-13798723356897458382022-09-05T07:35:00.001-07:002022-09-05T07:35:03.155-07:00General Petroleum Corporation of CaliforniaThe General Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1910 in California. Its industry was petroleum and its headquarters remained in California. It owns producing property in the San Joaquin and southern fields, a pipe line from Midway to tide water at Los Angeles, and two topping plants. <br /><br />Between 1911 and 1949, the General Petroleum Company occupied space in the Higgins Building, erected in 1910, at the southwest corner of West 2nd and South Main Streets. <br /><br />In May 1926, Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony) acquired General Petroleum Corporation and this firm became the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company in 1931 following its merger with the Vacuum Oil Company, which was founded in Rochester, NY in 1866. <br /><br />Vacuum Oil Company and Standard Oil Company of New York were established in 1882. Both companies became independent in 1911 when the U.S. Supreme Court dissolved the Standard Oil combine. <br /><br />In 1918 Socony acquired a 79% interest in Magnolia Petroleum Company of Dallas, Texas. Magnolia controlled large crude oil stocks - producing and in reserve - as well as a large refinery in Beaumont and a thriving consumers market in Texas and surrounding states. <br /><br />By 1955, General Petroleum's parent Socony-Mobil changed its name to the "Socony Mobil Oil Company." Four years later, the Magnolia Petroleum Company, General Petroleum Corporation, and Mobil Producing Company merged to form the Mobil Oil Corporation.<br /><b>General Petroleum Corporation of California<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXnm1u7XcUnIXasOqVvMLIWE2HitzRDK3y42FKuu6tqjWX1twTyX6sbJ053kgwYMTvxHH5XP_PBIZS-XaqgL9RLF2Ss_EQDoGiJl-sJOCCQODTFKAMA-6CdtiHM0QyKoIceCl6muXl_7668_0fs1mZ30mEcue0iaT2p4zSPE-FDLcAzs2TPxTNi1j/s1280/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXnm1u7XcUnIXasOqVvMLIWE2HitzRDK3y42FKuu6tqjWX1twTyX6sbJ053kgwYMTvxHH5XP_PBIZS-XaqgL9RLF2Ss_EQDoGiJl-sJOCCQODTFKAMA-6CdtiHM0QyKoIceCl6muXl_7668_0fs1mZ30mEcue0iaT2p4zSPE-FDLcAzs2TPxTNi1j/w441-h248/1.jpg" width="441" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-84111087183927229582022-08-21T09:53:00.003-07:002022-08-21T09:53:15.431-07:00History of Minute Maid®It was started during World War II, where The National Research Corporation (NRC), based in Boston, Massachusetts, was creating dehydrated medical supplies for use during World War II. The U.S. Army decided to partner with them to create orange juice in a dehydrated form. <br /><br />The U.S. Army wanted to extend this technological advance into the area of providing its troops nutritious food, especially orange juice. Previous attempts to concentrate orange juice through boiling the water out of the juice failed because the boiling process destroyed the flavor. <br /><br />In 1945 National Research Corporation organized Florida Foods Corporation to build a production plant in Plymouth Florida. The plan was to fulfill contract with army. As the war ended, Florida Foods Corp. discovered that there was a domestic demand for great tasting orange juice in the months when fresh oranges simply weren’t available. Therefore, the company diverted its focus to consumer market. They explored the possibility of marketing an “intermediate step” in the production process – frozen orange juice concentrate. Florida Foods, renamed Vacuum Foods Corporation, ships the first frozen concentrated orange juice product in the U.S., which is named Minute Maid® and it was success. <br /><br />A few years later Florida Foods Corporations was renamed as The Minute Maid Company. The name Minute Maid® was originally created by a Boston marketing firm back in 1946, implying the convenience and ease of preparation of this delicious orange juice <br /><br />By 1960, Minute Maid had become a household name. This popularity drew the attention of yet another household name and later that year The Coca-Cola Company acquired Minute Maid, which served as the Company’s first foray outside the soft drinks category. <br /><br />The Coca-Cola Company acquired Minute Maid through a stock swap. The Coca-Cola Company then introduced ready to drinks chilled juice in 1973 and in 1996 ‘Minute Maid Premium, 100% Pure Squeezed Juice. <div><b>History of Minute Maid®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kpY_NcSrJ_DB0cuAvRuz40gqbQXantmsqixzXRmYHdOXzRpUJG1py6loq7gT0FlzSEpxr-8VtyVAxTG6xBS919ozJpLoQ1UlBFXaB97RTjE-AZcR-8-h6HVXvEjw29F26AcgmPMNCUliqg7tmXxNMzGzedS2pXndIegELXRcxQ82n4E5bUJGPCZc/s460/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="460" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kpY_NcSrJ_DB0cuAvRuz40gqbQXantmsqixzXRmYHdOXzRpUJG1py6loq7gT0FlzSEpxr-8VtyVAxTG6xBS919ozJpLoQ1UlBFXaB97RTjE-AZcR-8-h6HVXvEjw29F26AcgmPMNCUliqg7tmXxNMzGzedS2pXndIegELXRcxQ82n4E5bUJGPCZc/w418-h418/1.jpg" width="418" /></a></div></b></div>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-59233019993243604662022-07-17T05:36:00.003-07:002022-07-17T05:36:28.113-07:00William Underwood CompanyThe William Underwood Company sold quality canned foods to working-class city dwellers and westward-bound pioneers from its Boston factory since 1822. The Underwood Food Company was founded in Boston by William Underwood (1787–1864). The best-known product of the company is Underwood Deviled Ham, a canned meat spread. <br /><br />Before moving to the United States, William Underwood worked as an apprentice at Mackey & Company in London, bottling food and exporting it to South America. He moved to the United States in 1817, arriving at New Orleans. <br /><br />When the company was founded in 1822, it had specialized in producing condiments, such as mustard and ketchup in glass bottles. By 1836, Underwood shifted his packing from glass to steel cans coated with tin on the inside because glassmakers in the Boston area could not keep up with product demands from the canning company. Underwood moved to canning pickled vegetables and persevere fruits. His canned foods then made their way west with pioneers and across Civil War battlefields with Union soldiers. <br /><br />The William Underwood Company in 1868 they began offering deviled ham as a canned meat spread. The famous devil logo, a nod to the “deviled” product inside and thought to be the oldest food trademark still in use for a prepackaged food product in the country, came along in 1870. <br /><br />They eventually found their niche in 1898 when they first began canning spiced meats. In 1895, William Lyman Underwood, the founder’s grandson began working with an MIT biologist, Samuel Cate Prescott, on food preservation. Since then, they have been a pioneer in the food science and food preservation fields even partnering with MIT to develop and implement new ways to preserve food.<br /><b>William Underwood Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt-S0xL-ixXkLcLJtuuLsa3qQ5jVkbbKd3iWknm1gkr7ojcXctiV6Jyi-xhNkLefsZmlhV0qJCyH-w-QtukCofkvGMcsQu7KlhMHRtPhAHEl-7Vi-8Bw_O-ojXNuyBeba_qDsGyK6HGioaN3Xnms_1f4Qs5IfCIsfFfhqf1i7aEEhCDbv-JrUqVsU/s900/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt-S0xL-ixXkLcLJtuuLsa3qQ5jVkbbKd3iWknm1gkr7ojcXctiV6Jyi-xhNkLefsZmlhV0qJCyH-w-QtukCofkvGMcsQu7KlhMHRtPhAHEl-7Vi-8Bw_O-ojXNuyBeba_qDsGyK6HGioaN3Xnms_1f4Qs5IfCIsfFfhqf1i7aEEhCDbv-JrUqVsU/w397-h397/1.jpg" width="397" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-37952064846640916562022-06-19T22:50:00.006-07:002022-06-19T22:50:30.548-07:00The first payment cardCredit cards first emerged in the United States with retailer Cooperwaite ad Sons of New York just before the turn of the century. <br /><br />Western Union introduced “metal money” in 1914, a metal plate given to select customers allowing them to defer payment. <br /><br />By 1924 gas credit cards appeared on the scene, the first cards that could be used at merchants all over the country. <br /><br />This was an important advance, because as automobiles became more common so did traveling, and a gas card that was not accepted away from home had limited value. <br /><br />The General Petroleum Corporation of California, later Mobil Oil, issued metal cards to employees and customers cards for gas and repair services in 1924 that could only be used the company’s sales outlets. This was the first store cards. <br /><br />The idea proved so popular that the company extended it to preferred customers and eventually to the general public. <br /><br />In 1939 AT&T rolled out the Bell System Credit Card, which was essentially a calling card for business travelers. <br /><br />The first universal credit card, which could be used at a variety of establishments, was introduced by the Diners’ Club, Inc., in 1950.<br /><b>The first payment card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF2JT-wKEw-DLkDT0ypYXeEmKjNAAxkSEy0g9vMpuQc2HA9j0eYW0YAgfoh-qvOj7YhIgRiNXHCHQncHINItny2hbvm1lwREaRahcIUwnrdqfW5iB4c3dLgZxSgcAglJBWKezRYVdTPP2xmec72xvY44JjWDIfZ3y9UArFMJ5LdsF9JoYMwdS0-1j/s800/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF2JT-wKEw-DLkDT0ypYXeEmKjNAAxkSEy0g9vMpuQc2HA9j0eYW0YAgfoh-qvOj7YhIgRiNXHCHQncHINItny2hbvm1lwREaRahcIUwnrdqfW5iB4c3dLgZxSgcAglJBWKezRYVdTPP2xmec72xvY44JjWDIfZ3y9UArFMJ5LdsF9JoYMwdS0-1j/w455-h256/1.jpg" width="455" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-61439345277686527562022-06-06T06:00:00.004-07:002022-06-06T06:00:31.658-07:00History of Dr PepperThe soda was the oldest major soft drink brand in the United States. In 1885, in Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper". To test his new drink, he first offered it to store owner Wade Morrison. At Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store, Dr Pepper was served first time on December 1 1885. <br /><br />They originally called it a "Waco" after the name of their town, but pharmacy owner Wade Morrison sensed they were onto something and wanted to give it a better name. Wade Morrison is credited with naming the drink "Dr Pepper" after a friend of his, Dr. Charles Pepper. Later in the 1950s the period was removed from the "Dr Pepper" name. <br /><br />When they originally marketed Dr. Pepper, it was almost marketed for medical use with the claim that it could aid digestion and restore vigor and vitality for the user. <br /><br />Other soda fountain workers in Waco began purchasing the popular syrup from Morrison and Alderton. As the soft drink's popularity grew, Alderton and Morrison had trouble manufacturing enough Dr Pepper to keep up with the demand for the product. <br /><br />In 1891, Morrison and Lazenby formed the Artesian Manufacturing & Bottling Company, which later became the Dr Pepper Company. Under the direction of Mr. Lazenby Dr Pepper enjoyed steady growth in sales and began to spread in popularity across the country. Later Lazenby and his son in law, J.B O’Hara moved the company from Waco to Dallas in 1923. <br /><br />Dr Pepper was introduced to United States at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a new cola. In that year, the company introduced Dr Pepper to 20 million people attending the World's Fair Exposition in St. Louis. <br /><br />The Dr Pepper Company was incorporated in 1923 in Dallas. In 1969, Dr. Pepper made an agreement with Coca-Cola to have them start distributing Dr. Pepper as well as to bottle it. The agreement was specific to the New York metro area at the time. <br /><br />In the 1980's they merged with Seven Up, Inc. Corporate headquarters for Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. remains in Plano, north of Dallas. The Dr Pepper Company is the oldest major manufacturer of soft drink concentrates and syrups in the United States.<br /><b>History of Dr Pepper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYwUZRLFQIEJzR_8lZtprpYYAWiKErIHVBmrgCgqmdHbx0FhchA4zjtf85gPhBifUClPZ22RWawPQt_T4XjLVuF-9KJfHYuepOmD6weok-6YKX2QG5Yly9iXBrRgcWJzUwBRUdlfHxu730_SQHsSnwI1GZf7SJYRxdBaeatZh9IdMLbE12qYH7--U/s606/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="606" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYwUZRLFQIEJzR_8lZtprpYYAWiKErIHVBmrgCgqmdHbx0FhchA4zjtf85gPhBifUClPZ22RWawPQt_T4XjLVuF-9KJfHYuepOmD6weok-6YKX2QG5Yly9iXBrRgcWJzUwBRUdlfHxu730_SQHsSnwI1GZf7SJYRxdBaeatZh9IdMLbE12qYH7--U/w433-h365/3.jpg" width="433" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-18470453397485389032022-05-21T21:41:00.003-07:002022-05-21T21:41:29.044-07:00Bassetts Ice CreamThe first record of ice cream in America dates from 1700 when Governor Bladen of Maryland served it to some of his guests attending a dinner party. Ice cream also had fans among the famous founding fathers, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. <br /><br />Philip Lenzi, a confectioner from London, made ice cream and advertised it for sale in New York beginning in 1774. <br /><br />Bassetts Ice Cream got its start back in 1861, when Lewis Dubois Bassett started making ice cream by mule power. Bassetts was started by Lewis Bassett, a Quaker schoolteacher in Salem, N.J., who began his summertime business with dairy cows and a mule that pulled the crank on a giant ice cream-making machine in his backyard.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-WQDExP54V_wdMr7glabYWms6yvL3o6030MlQ78fFMNj4i2EVFB1S8-tpZLaDDFHBiWGTuUbqxVP1m9Ytsjs1vKVNcVwCDIxJr4ZtVts1pFQK_6AxdvvnQFnIAiYXxL-sDnJ9AXW8AfBFnpyehPjs-vH43B52rMYNZ4a_lF0No82GayXkP2l2zHQ/s225/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-WQDExP54V_wdMr7glabYWms6yvL3o6030MlQ78fFMNj4i2EVFB1S8-tpZLaDDFHBiWGTuUbqxVP1m9Ytsjs1vKVNcVwCDIxJr4ZtVts1pFQK_6AxdvvnQFnIAiYXxL-sDnJ9AXW8AfBFnpyehPjs-vH43B52rMYNZ4a_lF0No82GayXkP2l2zHQ/w384-h384/2.jpg" width="384" /></a></div>He would take his finished product to the farmers markets in Philadelphia, and due to popular demand, he opened a shop at 5th and Market Streets in 1885. When the Reading Terminal Market opened in 1892, Bassetts Ice Cream moves production and retail store to the new Reading Terminal Market. <br /><br />In 1925, Lewis Lafayette, Jr., the third generation, takes over management of the ice cream store and production at the age of 21. Lewis’ grandson and namesake perfected the company’s high-butterfat, all-natural confection and some of its most popular flavors, including rum raisin, Irish coffee, cinnamon and its signature Philadelphia-style vanilla loaded with specks of vanilla bean. <br /><br />By the mid-1930s, the family run business began its long history of shipping Bassetts ice cream. Its first shipment successfully went to the American Embassy in Tokyo.<br /><b>Bassetts Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLDfLwh8yu2-rCHjB2qSEEalgsFSvJ9nEgIwgKRpBRbht9YmXwzYmk_TTBLblo4NxSyzLSt0ITDtBaUddUVllBTD5ErTofaitlBwgFV3-XJgFI5j-WulX8Bv7cqQ2msWkK3liHG7FkidkRrDIRIEjq39xHa3-Dey25oDcU5Ezlq1DmCq_4lg_w3FT/s391/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="327" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLDfLwh8yu2-rCHjB2qSEEalgsFSvJ9nEgIwgKRpBRbht9YmXwzYmk_TTBLblo4NxSyzLSt0ITDtBaUddUVllBTD5ErTofaitlBwgFV3-XJgFI5j-WulX8Bv7cqQ2msWkK3liHG7FkidkRrDIRIEjq39xHa3-Dey25oDcU5Ezlq1DmCq_4lg_w3FT/w360-h430/1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-84542006577871180552022-04-24T21:43:00.002-07:002022-04-24T21:43:15.118-07:00KFC’s Colonel SandersKFC story began at the turn of last century, when a young boy, Harland Sanders, became an accomplished cook through ‘family necessity’. Born in 1890 in Henryville, Indiana, Sanders’ father died when he was young, leaving his mother working several jobs to provide for him and his two siblings. <br /><br />He spent considerable years doing casual work and completing his service commitment as a wagoner in Cuba being awarded the Cuban Pacification Medal (Army). He was honorably discharged in February 1907. <br /><br />Then, he got hired by the railway as a laborer. However, he got fired for fighting with a coworker. While he worked for the railway, he studied law--until he ruined his legal career by getting into another fight. <br /><br />In 1930, Colonel Sanders purchased a service station, motel and café in Corbin, Kentucky, Kentucky. <br /><br />And every Sunday night, Sanders would cook his family a delicious meal - country ham, steak and fried chicken. With travelers asking him for dining recommendations, Sanders realized the potential for extra earnings if he served hungry travelers his family’s dinner. Sanders served meals for travelers in the back of the service station at his own dining table, which seated six people. By 1937, the culinary skills of Sanders became well known and he built the Sanders Café, which seated 142 people.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1IqB4wOoo7T_aKyLpXXFU43zM9L-w26cHO573aZKxWR5jsTBnKXMyVd68uf1shmmgZiT_VC-06mqUmAERwTkqteYcMaXPt7p5ls-O-lj9okMbZ9lcQ1_biK2VnalLslKZlBpTkwxMQVMkOrHKRyRbicEv64wYf-dReMfW3Tn6kJrRYvQAd1Vkzb9/s572/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="572" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1IqB4wOoo7T_aKyLpXXFU43zM9L-w26cHO573aZKxWR5jsTBnKXMyVd68uf1shmmgZiT_VC-06mqUmAERwTkqteYcMaXPt7p5ls-O-lj9okMbZ9lcQ1_biK2VnalLslKZlBpTkwxMQVMkOrHKRyRbicEv64wYf-dReMfW3Tn6kJrRYvQAd1Vkzb9/w354-h300/1.jpg" width="354" /></a></div>Over the next ten years he tried different seasonings to flavor his chicken. In 1939, The Colonel perfected his Original Recipe chicken with his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, pressure-cooked to seal in the finger lickin' goodness. <br /><br />Sanders’ food became so well-known that Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffon gave Sanders the famed (but honorary) title of Colonel “in recognition of his contributions to the state’s cuisine.” <br /><br />Business continued to boom as it was located along U.S. 25, the main north-south route through central Kentucky. He then sold the business when the town was bypassed by a highway Interstate 75. <br /><br />He then travelled the United States by car, cooking chicken for restaurant owners and their employees. By the age of sixty-five the Colonel had 600 Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise outlets dotted across the United States and Canada. <br /><br />This as 1964, the year is which he sold the American business for $2 million, leading to another rags to riches story. At age 90, Sanders passed away from pneumonia. At that time, there were around 6,000 KFC locations in 48 countries.<br /><b>KFC’s Colonel Sanders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzwKAoOwKacpGcN0Edo3nCjzRPSuHbblNEgc1_6WoGTuFq5xYVzciZKLoK_z5v1HvfbsiHbRLfqrPGx-1nou3L_wJUbBwnU85LzhxwF-PYtBwdeAmbCgPixnK7hmyaXw_uZjf61TBOxCkxmlAle1K7ARdhlTyyq_o02DJgUiPQINCnA1HKcLb7Mgq/s528/1-LAPTOP-O844GS9F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="528" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzwKAoOwKacpGcN0Edo3nCjzRPSuHbblNEgc1_6WoGTuFq5xYVzciZKLoK_z5v1HvfbsiHbRLfqrPGx-1nou3L_wJUbBwnU85LzhxwF-PYtBwdeAmbCgPixnK7hmyaXw_uZjf61TBOxCkxmlAle1K7ARdhlTyyq_o02DJgUiPQINCnA1HKcLb7Mgq/w404-h384/1-LAPTOP-O844GS9F.jpg" width="404" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718314706122971819.post-59217748464587819862022-04-12T22:43:00.005-07:002022-04-12T22:44:13.843-07:00First American coffee company - The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills became the first known company in United States to commercialize and mass produce coffee. It was founded in San Francisco in 1850. <br /><br />Folgers was founded as The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills back in 1850 by 27-year-old William H. Bovee. <br /><br />In 1850, James Folger was only 14 years old when he and his two brothers left home after a major fire to find their fortunes elsewhere. <br /><br />Folger met 27-year-old entrepreneur William H. Bovee, who planned to build a mill in San Francisco and hired Folger. Bovee named his business The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills. <br /><br />Through hard work and diligence, J.A became a partner The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills and left dreams of gold behind for a future in coffee. <br /><br />In 1870 the company had 7 employees and 120,000 pounds of ground coffee in its inventory. Following the Civil War, the economy collapsed - resulting in the business going bankrupt. <br /><br />James A. Folger, in 1872, convinced creditors to help him by paying off the company’s lingering debts. Once this was done, he took the initiative and bought his partners. He renaming the company J.A. Folger & Co. <br /><br />James A. Folger passed away at the age of 54, and his son, James A. Folger II, took over the growing coffee business. James II expanded the company, which sold coffee on both a wholesale and retail basis. <br /><br />Procter & Gamble acquired Folger's in 1963 and dropped the apostrophe from the name. During P&G's ownership, Folgers became the No. 1 coffee brand in the United States. <br /><br />Today, the company is better known by its household brand name: Folgers Coffee.<br /><b><span style="color: red;">First American coffee company - The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5v2CL8FsO7otkBlAyGofs-1f1K74458QTYuYexOT5SVTn_k3TwUI3zQdphM5FxWneSLYxmc7Yw73p9z3c8ODkONkZT1CfwLyqSzY4IRKYSIwYBtUHPMMUiFDsTOR_KlQT5eeH5oxbqRPrCv1xX9higxf3y2sS6-Zy9V3PM6ShyO8syZrSA7Giqug/s609/2022-04-13.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="502" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5v2CL8FsO7otkBlAyGofs-1f1K74458QTYuYexOT5SVTn_k3TwUI3zQdphM5FxWneSLYxmc7Yw73p9z3c8ODkONkZT1CfwLyqSzY4IRKYSIwYBtUHPMMUiFDsTOR_KlQT5eeH5oxbqRPrCv1xX9higxf3y2sS6-Zy9V3PM6ShyO8syZrSA7Giqug/w360-h436/2022-04-13.png" width="360" /></a></div></b>Zack Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143740517571824443noreply@blogger.com