J. M. Smucker Company, The

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About

Name

• J. M. Smucker Company, The

Manufacturing

• Food Manufacturing

Facts

Founded

• 1897
  ^{Orrville,Ohio}

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Key Persons

Founders

• Jerome Monroe Smucker

Location

• 1 Strawberry Lane, Orrville, 44667, Ohio, United States

President and Chief Executive Officer

Jerome Monroe Smucker,

Jerome Monroe Smucker,

Jerome Monroe Smucker

William E. Smucker,

William E. Smucker

Paul H. Smucker,

Paul H. Smucker

Timothy P. Smucker,

Timothy P. Smucker

Richard Kim Smucker, August 2011 - April 2016

Richard K. Smucker, August 2011 - April 2016

Richard Kim Smucker

Mark T. Smucker, 2016-Present

Mark T. Smucker, May 1, 2016-

Mark T. Smucker

Brands

Coffee Brands

SOURCE: Our Coffee Brands

• 1850®
• Café Bustelo®
• Café Pilon®
• Dunkin’®
• Folgers®
• Medaglia D’Oro®

Food Brands

SOURCE: Our Consumer Food Brands

• Adams®
• Bick's®
• Carnation®
• Crosse & Blackwell®
• Dickinson's®
• Double Fruit®
• Eagle Brand®
• Five Roses®
• Golden Temple®
• Jif®
• Knott's Berry Farm®
• Laura Scudder's®
• R.W. Knudsen Family®
• Robin Hood®
• Sahale Snacks®
• Santa Cruz Organic®
• Smucker's® Uncrustables®
• Smucker's®
• truRoots®

Pet Brands

SOURCE: Our Pet Food and Pet Snacks Brands

• 9Lives®
• Canine Carry Outs®
• Gravy Train®
• Kibbles 'n Bits®
• Meow Mix®
• Milk-Bone®
• Milo's Kitchen®
• Nature's Recipe®
• Pup-Peroni®
• Rachael Ray® Nutrish®
• Snausages®

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Quick Facts

• 1897 - Build a cider mill, using fruit from trees planted by Johnny Appleseed in the early 19th century to produce apple cider and apple butter. Apple butter was the first product.
• 1897 - The J. M. Smucker Company was established by Jerome Monroe Smucker
• 1907 - The J. M. Smucker House was built by Jerome M. Smucker. His family lived there from 1907 until Jerome's death in 1948
• 1912 - Reached $59,000 in sales
• 1920s - Smucker Plant
• 1921 - Incorporated
• 1935 - Expanded operations
• 1938 - Smucker's Apple Butter Jar received the Wolf Award. The award was presented annually at the National Packaging Show for best package design.
• 1942 - Distributed fruit spreads to Los Angeles, CA
• 1947 - Reached $4.1 million in sales
• 1948 - Founder, Jerome Monroe Smucker, passed away
• 1959 - Stock became public with over 165,000 common shares issued
• 1962 - Marc and Lois Wyse, Wyse Advertising, created the "With a name like Smucker's, it has to be good" slogan.
• 1962 - Mason Adams became voice of Smucker's advertising
• 1963 - Began to sell ketchup
• 1964 - Kellogg's began to add Smucker's jam in their Pop-Tarts
• 1965 - Stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
• 1965 - National Television spot conducted on NBC's Tonight and Today shows (featuring Smucker's Ice Cream Toppings).
• 1965 - Began to manufacturer peanut butter
• 1968 - Company had 5,000 shareholders, 850 employees and 7 production facilities
• 1968 - Introduced Goober peanut butter and jelly stripes
• 1970 - Introduced the Company's first TV commercial. The advertisement was filmed in Orrville, Ohio, and helped raise national awareness of the Smucker's brand
• 1970 - Willard Smucker passed away
• 1972 - Opening of Smucker's Shops in the Market House at Walt Disney World, Florida
• 1972 - Smucker celebrated its 75th anniversary
• 1979 - New packaging introduced, featuring the gingham cap.
• 1979 - Acquired Dickinsons
• 1980s - late, Produced and marketed products internationally
• 1998 - Beginning of being listed in FORTUNE magazines annual listing of "100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States"
• 1982 - Purchased Magic Shell product line
• 1983 - The J. M. Smucker Company's stock split (2 for 1).
• 1984 - Acquired R. W. Knudsen Family.
• 1990 - Acquired
• 1996 - Introduction of "Boys" television campaign.
• 1998 - Paul Smucker passed away
• 1998 - Acquired menUSAaver Inc. (the manufacturer of a frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich).
• 1998 - Acquired Adams and Smucker's Uncrustables.
• 1999 - Grand Opening for the Smucker's store.
• 2002 - Acquired JIF
• 2002 - Acquired Crisco shortening and oil business
• 2002 - Announced that Smucker's will be the title sponsor of Stars on Ice (America's premiere figure skating production).
• 2004 - Awarded the Parent Television Council's "Seal of Approval" for advertising.
• 2004 - Fortune magazine named The J. M. Smucker Company as the number one company in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.
• 2004 - Acquired the Pillsbury baking, Hungry Jack, Martha White, Robin Hood, Bick's, Golden Temple, and Red River brands from International Multifoods.
• 2005 - Mason Adams, the "voice of Smucker's" for over 30 years, passed away.
• 2006 - Willard Scott became new "voice of Smucker's"
• 2006 - Acquired Five Roses and White Lilly.
• 2007 - Acquired Borden, Eagle Brand, Kava, and None Such.
• 2008 - May, Purchased the food division of Knott's Berry Farm from ConAgra Foods
• 2008 - June 4, Acquired Folgers coffee brand division from Proctor & Gamble.
• 2008 - Nov. 6, Folgers sale completed
• 2008 - Company included on Standard & Poor's 500 Index of the largest U.S. corporations.
• 2009 - Mark T. Smucker and Paul Smucker Wagstaff were elected to the Company's Board of Directors.
• 2009 - Tim and Richard Smucker were selected cowinners of Market Watch's "CEO of the Year."
• 2010 - Reached agreement with Green Mountain Roasters and Keurig Incorporated to introduce a line of Folgers and Millstone K-cup portion packs for use in Keurig single-serve brewers.
• 2010 - The J. M. Smucker Company chosen number one best on Parent Television Council "Top 10 Best and Worst Advertisers" for 2009-2010.
• 2011 - Construction of One Strawberry Central complete in Orrville, Ohio.
• 2011 - Construction began on new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Orrville.
• 2011 - Smucker included in the Fortune magazine's annual list of America's largest companies.
• 2015 - Acquired Big Heart Pet brands

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Newspaper articles

• June 17, 1918: "Clip in, Jack Frost Raised Cain and Killed Corn Over Around Orrville Town:... "J. M. Smucker, of the apple butter factory, who has several apple orchards under lease, and is a close observer of the prospects of that fruit, predicts heavy loss in this vicinity."" by \, Wayne County Democrat, p. 123.

• September 25, 1919: "We pay the highest market price for cull or drop apples at our Apple Butter Factory, Orrville. Can use any quanity. J. M. Smucker, Phone 485w. 52-4w", Dalton Gazette, p. 123.

• December 19, 1998: "Paul Smucker", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 05, 1999: "Orrville Group's Focus Is Downtown", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 02, 1999: "Jams, Jellies And More: It's Simply Smucker's", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 18, 1999: "Smucker's Looks To New Products", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 02, 2000: "PBJ pizza offers slice of publicity and revenue", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 17, 2000: "Smucker proposes a stock buyback", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 01, 2000: "Holmesville history: a story about the shaping of a town" by Jane Doe, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 11, 2001: "Jif, Crisco join Smucker", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 17, 2001: "Smucker Learning Center opens", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 25, 2001: "Orrville firefighters visit Ground Zero with a special gift", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 21, 2002: "Welcome to the new Smucker Co.", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 06, 2002: "Smucker shareholders OK merger", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 23, 2002: "From peanuts to world trade", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 07, 2002: "Smucker earnings up; Jif price down", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 09, 2003: "Smucker No. 8 in companies to work for", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 01, 2003: "Industries may take tax hit, but see only positives for schools", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 15, 2003: "Smucker label in a jam", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 10, 2003: "Orrville Historical Museum: The business of preservation", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 18, 2003: "Crisco, Jif a big boost: Smucker posts record results", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 30, 2003: "Honor pays tribute to employees", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 18, 2004: "Wastewater's: The silent driving force of development's" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 26, 2004: "J.M. Smucker reports 27 percent earnings increase", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• September 05, 2004: "Street name-change getting last reading" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• September 10, 2004: "Lechot officially changed to Apple Avenue in Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 22, 2004: "Smith + Smucker = the perfect sundae" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 11, 2005: "Smucker expanding, adding 132 jobs through expansion" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 16, 2005: "Strong support a goal for society's new leader" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 21, 2005: "Orr Schools seven-year plan" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 04, 2005: "Smucker, Will-Burt give Orrville class leadership tips" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 01, 2005: "Businesses unite for two-day springtime open houses" by Naomi Snyder, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 30, 2005: "Smucker sweeter than Orrville's jelly" by John Schantz, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 08, 2006: "Bake your way to fun at Simply Smucker's Oct. 14" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 30, 2006: "Worth visiting Wayne leaders look to capitalize on strengths to increase tourism" by Bobby Warren, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 20, 2007: "Smucker expanding in two locations" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 22, 2007: "Rohrer, Smucker honored as OrrVilla volunteers", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 19, 2007: "Simply Smuckers jammin' in new digs" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 04, 2007: "Smucker's contribution puts United Way closer to its goal" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 04, 2008: "Marketing destinations" by Jane Doe, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 04, 2008: "Getting a national branding", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 05, 2008: "Another perk in Smucker's cup" by Bryan Schaaf, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 06, 2008: "Folgers deal means more jobs at Smucker's" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 22, 2009: "With a $20 million plan, it has to be good" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 24, 2009: "Peanut Butter products that are safe to eat", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 27, 2009: "State stamps Smucker tax incentives" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 06, 2009: "Smucker asks to close streets, alleys in preparation for expansion" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 24, 2009: "Mayor says no problem in vacating streets while possible bypass constructed" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 31, 2009: "Numbers for June show Wayne at 10.7 percent" by Bobby Warren, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 23, 2009: "Orrville-based manufacturer plans its largest building" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 04, 2009: "Smuckers named CEOs of the Year by MarketWatch" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 27, 2009: "He didn't get himself into a jam, but reporter's eyes were opened as he stocked shelves, baked cookies" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 12, 2010: "State helps out with Smucker road project" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 25, 2010: "'The best part of wakin' up ...' is what? Best 'what' will win $25,000" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 25, 2010: "Smucker's growth continues to be 'beacon' to Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 26, 2010: "Bits and Pieces More memories of the Kinsey Players" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 25, 2010: "Orrville city officials buoyed by news of expansion" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 25, 2010: "Major facility to expand on Orrville campus" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 08, 2010: "Orrville council vacates area known as Central Court" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 12, 2010: "State OKs loans for Smucker, ATI" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 23, 2010: "Orrville council OKs vacating alley at Smucker campus" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 05, 2010: "Orrville plant closing Ross Sandcasting ends Dec. 10" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 09, 2010: "Renovations to J. - M. Smucker Co. campus taking shape in Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

2011-2020

• February 24, 2011: "Smucker's success continues to shine brightly on area" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 04, 2011: "Land where former Orrville schools stood purchased" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 10, 2011: "New leadership structure at J. - M. Smucker Co. includes sole CEO" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 08, 2011: "Smucker's awards Texas woman $20,000 for winning family recipe" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 18, 2011: "Smucker adds coffee brand Deal posted at $360 million" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 17, 2011: "Smucker's faces shareholder issue, legal question" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 25, 2011: "Smucker buys part of Sara Lee Coffee, hot beverages in $400 million deal" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 18, 2011: "Limited recall of Smucker peanut butter" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 27, 2011: "Enhancement, the seed of growth Orrville downtown redevelopment adheres to fine-tuned, long-ran" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 08, 2012: "Orrville votes to vacate east-west alley in downtown" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 23, 2012: "Smucker's just keeps expanding, buying companies" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 28, 2012: "Smucker buys interest in Chinese oatmeal company" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 18, 2012: "Smucker employees consider strike; no agreement on senior workers' rights - Sticking point is senior workers' rights, union says" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 20, 2013: "J.M. Smucker Co. decides not to close peanut butter processing plant - Instead of closing, company investing in new equipment, adding jobs" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 28, 2013: "Industry: New Smucker plant in Orrville already jamming with jars - Producing jams, jellies, ice cream toppings" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 07, 2013: "J.M. Smucker Co. officially sponsoring 2016 Olympics" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 11, 2013: "Business brief: Smucker, Ohio State team up on coffee research", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 31, 2013: "J.M. Smucker Co. plans substantial building projects on Orrville campus - Innovation Center the highlight of several building projects on Orrville campus" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 25, 2013: "Smucker's going to jam in Smithville on Aug. 8" by Steven F. Huszai, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 22, 2013: "J.M. Smucker Co. acquires organic grain company" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 29, 2013: "From child care to restoration to expansion, Smucker's impact is felt - From child care to restoration, Smucker's impact is felt across Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• September 05, 2013: "Sen. Rob Portman stops to smell the jelly in Orrville - Ohio senator visits Orrville, shares viewpoints" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 13, 2013: "Fire at Smuckers Monday (Nov. 11) 'not a big deal'" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 27, 2014: "Industry: Proof is in the numbers for Wayne Economic Development Council" by Bobby Warren, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 27, 2014: "Industry: Innovation a key focus at Smucker Co. in 2013 - Buildings built, products launched in 2013" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• March 17, 2014: "Smucker's shared excitement of Olympic sponsorship" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 09, 2014: "Orrville stepping into phase 2 of 'loop road'" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 15, 2014: "State releases $300,000 for Smucker's roadway expansion" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 09, 2014: "J.M. Smucker purchases Sahale Snacks", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 21, 2014: "Ex-Smucker employee charged with fraud" by Steven F. Huszai, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 30, 2014: "High-ranking Smucker family official resigns" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• DD, YYYY: "The J.M. Smucker Co. purchases Big Heart Pet Brands" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 22, 2015: "Smucker promotes executives in wake of Big Heart purchase" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 24, 2015: "Smucker Co. ringing in summer with Strawberry Jelly Jamboree - Smucker invites community to be part of event" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• September 29, 2015: "Positive momentum continues to grow for Smucker's" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 08, 2015: "Orrville companies gain approval for abatements" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 18, 2015: "Low-interest financing considered for Smucker's" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 20, 2015: "Ohio controlling board OKs funds for Smucker, LuK projects" by Marc Kovac, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 15, 2015: "Wayne county economic development bodes well for Governor's Cup" by Bobby Warren, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 16, 2015: "Smucker tax credit on Orrville council agenda" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 20, 2015: "New leaders named at J.M. Smucker Co.", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 20, 2015: "Exchange Club hears about Smucker's impact on Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 25, 2016: "Smucker takes on a pet project - Big Heart brings jobs, expansion to campus" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 08, 2016: "Wayne County economy just keeps growing - County employment growth rate outpaces population growth" by Bobby Warren, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 12, 2016: "Smucker excited about its Olympic sponsorship" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 05, 2017: "Smucker Co. announces to plan for Colorado plant Smucker Co. announces to plan for Colorado plant" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 21, 2017: "JM Smucker laying off - Corporate official: Most of jobs lost will be in Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• June 22, 2017: "JM Smucker to layoff 130 with 72 of them in Orrville - Seventy-two of the employees work in Orrville" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 15, 2017: "Smucker's roof catches fire - Damage minimal; no cause found" by Paul Locher, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• February 19, 2018: "Smucker's awards tax reform bonuses" by Emily Morgan, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• April 04, 2018: "Smucker to acquire premium pet-food company Smucker to acquire premium pet-food company", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 05, 2018: "Wind power to provide half of Smucker's electricity by 2020", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 21, 2018: "Smucker sees increased earnings, but falls short of projections" by Jack Rooney, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• December 26, 2018: "Wooster native launches cat litter box subscription business" by Jack Rooney, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• September 27, 2019: "Smucker to offer pet bereavement, other new employee perks" by Katie Byard, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 13, 2019: "J.M. Smucker stock downgraded by credit analyst", The Daily Record, p. 123.

• November 22, 2019: "Cats help Smucker second-quarter earnings from going to the dogs" by Jim Mackinnon, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• January 23, 2020: "J. M. Smucker Co. gives $1 million to support I Promise School community project" by Jennifer Pignolet, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• May 28, 2020: "Smucker's honored for commitment to community, employees" by Samantha Ickes, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• July 10, 2020: "Foy joins Orrville city council" by Emily Morgan, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• August 20, 2020: "Swensons shakes it up; features Smucker's Jif and grape jelly in PB&J shake" by Katie Byard, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• October 28, 2020: "Smucker selling Crisco for $550 million" by Jim Mackinnon, The Daily Record, p. A2.

• November 29, 2020: "Smucker's encourages giving" by Samantha Ickes, The Daily Record, p. D1.

• November 30, 2020: "J.M. Smucker raises outlook on strong earnings" by Jim Mackinnon, The Daily Record, p. A3.

• December 20, 2020: "Smucker's join list of partners for LeBron Foundation project", The Daily Record, p. D2.

2021-

• February 24, 2021: "Orrville awaits impact of Smucker Co. layoffs" by Emily Morgan and Edd Pritchard, The Daily Record, p. 123.

• Jonas Smucker: Ancestors and Descendants. by John R. Smucker. 1975. 124 p.
• Preserving a Way of Life. by Kent H. Wadsworth with Jeffrey Simpson. The J. M. Smucker Company by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California. 2011. 222 p.
• "With a Name Like..." by William Donohue Ellis. The J. M. Smucker Company, Orrville, Ohio. 1987. 161 p.

Slogan

• 1962 - With a name like Smucker's, it has to be good! - created by Lois Wyse, an advertising executive, author, and columnist.Over 7,000