Grimes, William (1 August 2020). "Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon' Star and Quaker Oats Pitchman, Is Dead at 85". The New York Times . Retrieved 6 July 2023. In 1996, Quaker spun off its frozen food business, selling it to Aurora Foods (which was bought by Pinnacle Foods in 2004). Matthew Herper and Betsy Schiffman (2 August 2001). "Pepsi Bought Quaker. Now What?". Forbes . Retrieved 21 January 2011.

Hu, Frank B.; Manson, Joann E.; Stampfer, Meir J.; Colditz, Graham; Liu, Simin; Solomon, Caren G.; Willett, Walter C. (2001). "Diet, Lifestyle, and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women". New England Journal of Medicine. 345 (11): 790–797. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa010492. PMID 11556298. Search Results: "Quaker Oats": Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (Library of Congress)". Loc.gov . Retrieved 5 November 2017.Add 1 tbls of water to the remaining mixture in the bowl. Mix to moisten. Transfer the remaining crumble into the baking pan. Press the crumb into the bottom creating a smooth layer. Wit, Tracy Lynn (1990). "The Social and Economic Impact of World War II Munitions Manufacture on Grand Island, Nebraska" (PDF). Nebraska History. 71: 151–163. Archived from the original on 27 March 2015. {{ cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) Chajès, V.; Thiébaut, A. C.; Rotival, M.; Gauthier, E.; Maillard, V.; Boutron-Ruault, M. C.; Joulin, V.; Lenoir, G. M.; Clavel-Chapelon, F. (2008). "Association between serum trans-monounsaturated fatty acids and breast cancer risk in the E3N-EPIC Study". American Journal of Epidemiology. 167 (11): 1312–1320. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwn069. PMC 2679982. PMID 18390841. admin (2 August 2006). "UK: Quaker sells Sugar Puffs, Harvest brands". Just Food . Retrieved 29 April 2023.

Starting in 1987, actor Wilford Brimley appeared in television commercials for Quaker. In the commercials, he extolled the virtues and healthfulness of oat consumption, sometimes to a young child. "It's the right thing to do" was a common slogan during the commercials. [20] Major facility [ edit ] Quaker Oats facility in Peterborough, Ontario. In 1888, the American Cereal Company was formed by the merger of seven major oat millers. Ferdinand Schumacher became president, Henry Crowell the general manager, and John Stuart the secretary-treasurer. In 1889, the American Cereal Company introduced the half-ounce trial size and, as a promotion, distributed one to every home in Portland, Oregon, via boys on bicycles. Later, this promotion was extended to other cities. A second promotion involved placing dinner plates within the then-regular (not round) boxes of oats. According to some accounts, Quaker Mill partner Henry Seymour came up with the brand name after discovering an encyclopedia article about Quakers. He stated that the qualities describing Quakers, such as integrity, honesty, and purity, were traits that he wanted customers to associate with the company's product. According to the company, William Heston also claimed to have selected the name. [2] Quaker Mill Company held the trademark on the Quaker name. In Ravenna, Ohio, on September 4, 1877, Henry Seymour of the Quaker Mill Company applied for the first trademark for a breakfast cereal [3]—"a figure of a man in ' Quaker garb'". [4] [2] Peterborough Travel Guide: Peterborough, Ontario (ON) - WORLDWEB.COM". Peterborough-on.worldweb.com. In 1879, John Stuart and his son Robert joined with George Douglas to form Imperial Mill and set up their operation in Chicago, Illinois. In 1881, Henry Parsons Crowell bought the Quaker Mill Company; [2] the following year, he launched the first national magazine advertising campaign for breakfast cereal, introducing a cereal box that made it possible to buy in quantities other than bulk. He also bought the bankrupt Quaker Oat Mill Company in Ravenna and held the key positions of general manager, president and chairman of the company from 1888 until late 1943, becoming known as the cereal tycoon. He donated more than 70% of his wealth to the Crowell Trust.

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Identity Evolution – Quaker Oats, USA". Dianhasan.wordpress.com. 12 May 2011 . Retrieved 5 November 2017. In the 1850s, Ferdinand Schumacher and Robert Stuart founded oat mills. Schumacher founded the German Mills American Oatmeal Company in Akron, Ohio, and Stuart founded the North Star Mills in Hearst, Ontario, Rupert's Land. In 1870, Schumacher ran his first known cereal advertisement in the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper. In 1877, the Quaker Mill Company of Ravenna, Ohio, was founded.

In 1955, Quaker Oats again gave away land as part of a promotion, this one tied to the Sergeant Preston of the Yukon television show in the United States. The company offered in its Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice cereal boxes genuine deeds to land in the Klondike. [24] Logo [ edit ] The Quaker Oats standing "Quaker Man" logo c.1900. In a large mixing bowl, combine oat flour, old fashioned oats, sugars, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Mel Stuart on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – Failure magazine". 28 September 2018. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018 . Retrieved 26 June 2023.In 1969, Quaker acquired Fisher-Price, a toy company. In 1991, Quaker Oats spun off its Fisher-Price division. Wood, Shelley (20 March 2019). "The Story of the Dionne Quintuplets Is a Cautionary Tale for the Age of 'Kidfluencers' ". Time . Retrieved 6 July 2023. In 1901, the Quaker Oats Company was founded in New Jersey with headquarters in Chicago, by the merger of four oat mills: the Quaker Mill Company in Ravenna, Ohio, which held the trademark on the Quaker name; the cereal mill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, owned by John Stuart, his son Robert Stuart, and their partner George Douglas; the German Mills American Oatmeal Company in Akron, Ohio, owned by Schumacher; The Rob Lewis & Co. American Oats and Barley Oatmeal Corporation. Formally known as "Good For Breakfast" instant oatmeal mix. In the same year, the whole merged company was acquired by Crowell, who also bought the bankrupt Quaker Oat Mill Company, also in Ravenna. [5] Bombs for Hitler, Hirohito loaded at Grand Island". The Great Plains During World War II. Plains Humanities Alliance . Retrieved 26 October 2020. In 1968, a plant was built in Danville, Illinois, which now makes Pearl Milling Company pancake mixes, Oat Squares, Life Cereals Quaker Oh's, Bumpers, Quisp, King Vitamin Natural Granola Cereals, and Chewy granola bars, as well as Puffed Rice for use as an ingredient for other products in other plants.