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Orville Clarence Redenbacher was born in Brazil, Indiana, on July 16, 1907, [2] the son of Julia Magdalena Dierdorff (1874–1944) and farmer William Joseph Redenbacher (1872–1939). [2] He grew up on his family's farm, where he sometimes sold popcorn from the back of his car.
Orville Redenbacher's is an American brand of popcorn made originally by Chester Inc. The brand was launched to the public in 1969, and was sold to Hunt-Wesson, a division of Norton Simon Inc. in 1976. In 1983, Esmark purchased Norton Simon, [1] and the next year (1984), Beatrice Foods acquired Esmark. [2]
Charles F. Bowman (May 3, 1919 – April 8, 2009) was an American businessman who partnered with Orville Redenbacher to create a popping corn which won a third of the US market for unpopped popcorn by the mid-1970s. [1] The corn was marketed as Orville Redenbacher's and is now owned by ConAgra Brands. Charlie Bowman graduated from Purdue ...
The festival began in 1979 as a way to salute resident Orville Redenbacher, the food scientist and businessman associated with the brand of popcorn which bears his name. [1] Scheduled annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day, the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is an all-day event held in the downtown area of Valparaiso.
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