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| name = Gerber Products Company | | name = Gerber Products Company | ||
| logo = | | logo = | ||
| type = Subsidiary | | type = Subsidiary | ||
| industry = | | industry = [[Baby food]] | ||
| founded = 1927 | | founded = 1927 | ||
| founder = Daniel Frank Gerber | | founder = [[Daniel Frank Gerber]] | ||
| headquarters = Arlington, Virginia, United States | | headquarters = [[Arlington, Virginia]], [[United States]] | ||
| key_people = | | area_served = Worldwide | ||
| products = Baby food, | | key_people = | ||
| parent = Nestlé | | products = [[Baby food]], [[Infant formula]] | ||
| parent = [[Nestlé]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gerber Products Company''' is a major American manufacturer of baby food and baby | '''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== | == History == | ||
The | 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 | 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== | == Products == | ||
Gerber offers a wide range of products designed to meet the nutritional needs of | 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 == | |||
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 == | ||
Gerber is | 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 == | ||
* [[Nestlé]] | |||
* [[Baby food]] | |||
* [[Infant formula]] | |||
== | == References == | ||
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== | == External links == | ||
* [Official website](https://www.gerber.com) | |||
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{{Nestlé}} | {{Nestlé}} | ||
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[[Category:Baby food manufacturers]] | [[Category:Baby food manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:Companies established in 1927]] | [[Category:Companies established in 1927]] | ||
[[Category:Companies based in Arlington, Virginia]] | |||
[[Category:Nestlé brands]] | |||
[[Category:American subsidiaries of foreign companies]] | [[Category:American subsidiaries of foreign companies]] | ||
Revision as of 04:24, 29 December 2024
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
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
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
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
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
References
<references />
External links
- [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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