Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. (/kræft/; from German: Kraft, "strength") is an American multinational confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It was founded in 1923 by James L. Kraft, who started a wholesale door-to-door cheese business in Chicago. The company became Kraft Foods Inc. in 1990 and was later acquired by Philip Morris Companies (now Altria) in 1988 and then by Mondelez International in 2012.
Etymology
The name "Kraft" is derived from the German word for "strength," reflecting the company's mission to provide high-quality, nutritious food products.
Related Terms
- Mondelez International: An American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage conglomerate, which is the parent company of Kraft Foods.
- Philip Morris Companies: An American multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company, which owned Kraft Foods from 1988 to 2007.
- James L. Kraft: The founder of Kraft Foods.
- Confectionery: The art of making confections, which are food items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates.
- Food and Beverage: A broad term that includes all types of foods and drinks.
Pronunciation
Kraft Foods is pronounced as /kræft/ in English.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kraft Foods
- Wikipedia's article - Kraft Foods
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