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== Gerber Products Company == | |||
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File:Dan_%26_Grandkids.tif|Dan & Grandkids | |||
File:1940_retail_display.jpg|1940 retail display | |||
File:Mothers_Club_News_-_1949.jpg|Mothers Club News - 1949 | |||
File:Gerber_Products_Company_Specimen_Stock_Certificate_1971.jpg|Gerber Products Company Specimen Stock Certificate 1971 | |||
File:Gerber_oatmeal.jpg|Gerber oatmeal | |||
File:Gerber's_Baby_Box_Food.jpg|Gerber's Baby Box Food | |||
File:Gerber_Strained_Peas.jpg|Gerber Strained Peas | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:02, 27 February 2025
Gerber Products Company is a major American manufacturer of baby food and baby products. Founded in 1927 by Daniel Frank Gerber, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Gerber is a subsidiary of the Swiss multinational Nestlé.
History[edit]
The company was founded by Daniel Frank Gerber in 1927 in Fremont, Michigan. Gerber's initial product line included strained peas, prunes, carrots, and spinach. The idea for the business came from Gerber's wife, Dorothy, who began making hand-strained food for their daughter, Sally. Recognizing the potential market, Gerber began mass-producing baby food.
In 1994, Gerber merged with Sandoz Laboratories, which later became part of Novartis. In 2007, Gerber was acquired by Nestlé, a leading global nutrition, health, and wellness company.
Products[edit]
Gerber offers a wide range of baby food products, including cereals, purees, and snacks. The company also produces infant formula and other nutritional products for infants and toddlers. Gerber's products are designed to meet the nutritional needs of children at various stages of development.
Research and Development[edit]
Gerber is committed to research and development in the field of infant nutrition. The company collaborates with pediatricians, nutritionists, and scientists to ensure that its products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Marketing[edit]
Gerber is known for its iconic "Gerber Baby" logo, which has been a symbol of the brand since 1928. The company uses various marketing strategies to promote its products, including partnerships with healthcare professionals and educational campaigns for parents.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- [Official website](https://www.gerber.com)
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* 1 Brand owned by General Mills; Produced by General Mills in the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand elsewhere. 2 Brand owned by General Mills; U.S. and Canadian production rights controlled by Nestlé under license. 3 U.S. production rights owned by The Hershey Company. 4 U.S. rights and production owned by the Smarties Candy Company with a different product. 5 U.S. rights and specific trade dress owned by Nestlé; rights elsewhere owned by Associated British Foods. 6 Produced by Cereal Partners, branded as Nestlé. 7 Brand owned by Post Foods; Produced by Cereal Partners and branded as Nestlé in the U.K. and Ireland. 8 Philippine production rights owned by Alaska Milk Corporation. 9 Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai production rights owned by Fraser and Neave. 10 Used only in Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia. 11 Used only in the Philippines. 12 U.S. production rights owned by the Ferrara Candy Company. 13 NA rights and specific trade dress to all packaged coffee and other products under the Starbucks brand owned by Nestlé since 2019. 14 Brand owned by Mars, sold by Nestlé in Canada. 15 Produced by Froneri in the U.S. since 2020.
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Dan & Grandkids -
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Gerber Strained Peas
