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From cozy cookies to timeless teas, these food brands have been delighting taste buds for centuries. Join us as we explore iconic companies like Twinings Tea, Cadbury, Folgers, and more that have proven true classics never go out of style. Discover how these culinary legends started and evolved, shaping the flavors found in kitchens around the world today. Which of these enduring brands is your favorite?
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00:00Whenever you call me, I'll be there. Whenever you need me, I'll be there.
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo. And today we're counting down our picks for the iconic culinary companies
00:12and food brands that have managed to survive for centuries. We're basing our rank not only
00:17on how old these companies are, but also on their ubiquity. So that's my idea. Do you want to do
00:23it?
00:24Number 10. General Mills. General Mills began as the Washburn Crosby Company in 1866,
00:32selling a single product, its gold medal winning flour. Long before it became the massive
00:39conglomerate behind Lucky Charms and Cheerios, General Mills was born from a single flour mill.
00:44Tracing its roots back to 1856 in Minneapolis, the company was initially known as the Minneapolis
00:49Milling Company, founded by Cadwallader C. Washburn. Partnering with John Crosby,
00:54the business grew into the Washburn Crosby Company, famously inventing gold medal flour.
00:59Visit today and discover a recipe that will become your special recipe.
01:03By 1928, a massive consolidation of regional mills created General Mills.
01:08Over the last century and a half, they've shaped American breakfast habits,
01:12innovating convenience baking with Betty Crocker, and built a global empire.
01:16Betty Crocker knows you love frosting, so we give you delicious ready-to-spread frosting
01:21with all our super moist cakes, including our cupcakes. Today, their products remain an
01:27absolute staple in millions of pantries around the world.
01:31Number 9. Nestle.
01:33N-E-S-T-L-E-S.
01:36A dream as sweet as this.
01:39N-E-S-T-L-E-S.
01:41Before becoming a powerhouse global conglomerate, Nestle had humble beginnings in 1866.
01:48Founded by Henri Nestle in Switzerland, the business initially launched as a breakthrough
01:52in infant nutrition with his Farin Lacte formula. Shortly after, Nestle expanded into the sweet
01:58world of dairy and chocolate. While they eventually acquired iconic chocolate creators like Toll House,
02:03Nestle's own historical trajectory reshaped the entire food industry.
02:07Drink it slow, if it's quick, do-do-le-o.
02:12That's the saddest sound I know.
02:16Through relentless expansion, aggressive innovation, and strategic global acquisitions,
02:20the company evolved into the single largest food and beverage corporation on earth.
02:24From infant formula and instant coffee to frozen pizzas,
02:28Nestle's long-standing reign in your local grocery store aisle shows absolutely no signs of stopping
02:33anytime soon.
02:34Oh boy, oh boy! Hot Pockets!
02:37So cheesy.
02:39Wait, Ma!
02:42Uh...
02:43Hot Pockets!
02:44Number 8. Keebler.
02:46How do we get our chips deluxe so deluxe with the finest ingredients?
02:52New fudge filling? That's a sweet surprise.
02:55Famous for those hard-working, fictional elves living inside a hollow tree,
02:59Keebler actually has very real 19th century origins.
03:03The brand traces its roots back to 1853,
03:06when Godfrey Keebler opened a small neighborhood bakery in Philadelphia.
03:09Keebler's delicious baked goods gained local fame,
03:12eventually leading to a network of regional bakeries that united under the United Biscuit Company of America,
03:18before officially taking the Keebler name.
03:20Welcome to the hollow tree, where since the dawn of magic,
03:24we've baked E.L. Fudge cookies deliciously the same.
03:26No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
03:28Well, fudge on a biscuit. That looks delicious.
03:31Although the brand was acquired by Ferrero in 2019,
03:35its century-and-a-half legacy of crafting iconic cookies and crackers remains intact.
03:39Uncommonly good snacks don't just happen overnight.
03:43In Keebler's case, it took over 170 years of baking mastery to perfect their beloved recipes.
04:03The best part of waking up has been around for nearly two centuries.
04:12Folgers was established in 1850 in San Francisco during the peak of the California Gold Rush.
04:17Originally named the Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills,
04:20founder James A. Folger bought out his partners and rebranded the business after himself.
04:25Folger recognized that gold prospectors needed convenient, ready-to-use coffee,
04:29so he trailblazed the practice of selling pre-ground coffee beans.
04:33His clever innovation revolutionized morning routines across the American West.
04:38Did you make coffee?
04:41This time I did.
04:43Today, owned by the J.M. Smucker Company,
04:45Folgers remains one of the best-selling coffee brands in North America,
04:49proving that a solid cup of joe never goes out of fashion.
04:52What are you doing?
04:53You're my present this year.
04:57The best part of waking up
05:00is Folgers in your cup
05:02Number 6.
05:04Knorr
05:13If you've ever whipped up a quick batch of instant sides or flavored rice,
05:18you have Karl Heinrich Knorr to thank.
05:20In 1838,
05:21Knorr established a factory in Heilbronn, Germany
05:23to supply dried chicory to the coffee industry.
05:26However, he quickly pivoted to experimenting with drying techniques for vegetables and seasonings
05:31to create nutritious, fast-preparing meals for factory workers.
05:35By 1873, Knorr began commercially selling packed, dried soups,
05:39eventually inventing the revolutionary bouillon cube in 1912.
05:43Chicken bouillon cubes.
05:46Knorr, naturally tasty.
05:48Today, under the Unilever umbrella,
05:50Knorr's seasonings, stocks, and ready-to-cook meal kits
05:53are sold in virtually every corner of the world,
05:56keeping meals quick and flavorful for well over 180 years.
06:00The food critics are still pretty tough, though.
06:05The new Knorr stockpot,
06:07the best thing to happen to cooking since me.
06:09Number 5.
06:10A1 Steak Sauce
06:11What are you doing?
06:13Pouring on A1.
06:14Before?
06:15Don't you do that after?
06:18Yeah, but today I'm doing it before.
06:20Long before it was smothering steaks across North America,
06:23A1 Steak Sauce was fit for British royalty.
06:26Created in 1824 by Henderson William Brand,
06:29a chef for King George IV,
06:31popular myth has it that the king declared the tangy sauce A1
06:35after his very first taste.
06:36It was something he ate.
06:38You fools, how do you see that you're hoping for now?
06:44I know your game, you monster!
06:46Originally marketed as a meat condiment in the United Kingdom,
06:50the savory blend of tomatoes, raisins, herbs, and spices
06:53eventually crossed the Atlantic.
06:55By the late 19th century,
06:56it was being imported to the United States,
06:59quickly becoming an indispensable steakhouse staple.
07:02Now manufactured by Kraft Heinz,
07:04A1 has spent nearly two centuries proving
07:06that a truly great recipe stands the test of time.
07:09I think A1's the difference between just eating steak
07:12and really enjoying every bite.
07:15You know, for me, there's only one steak sauce.
07:18A1 and steak.
07:19Number 4. Cadbury.
07:21This Easter, lots of bunnies are trying to be the Cadbury bunny.
07:26But there's only one Cadbury bunny,
07:28and he brings the two candies perfect for Easter.
07:32The sweet story of Cadbury began in 1824 in Birmingham, England,
07:36when John Cadbury opened a shop selling tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate.
07:40By 1831, he began manufacturing his own chocolate on a commercial scale.
07:45Cadbury eventually revolutionized the confectionery industry
07:48by perfecting milk chocolate in the early 20th century.
07:51While later titans like Ghirardelli and Lint
07:53would carve out their own rich histories in Europe and America,
07:56Cadbury set the gold standard for British chocolate.
07:59You've never had chocolate like this.
08:02No, you've never had chocolate like this.
08:07From its iconic dairy milk bars to seasonal cream eggs,
08:10Cadbury's delicious legacy has kept Sweet Tooth satisfied for two centuries,
08:15making it one of the most recognizable
08:16and enduring confectionery brands across the globe.
08:20You change.
08:23Happy birthday, everyone.
08:25There's always been a glass and a half in everyone.
08:28Number 3, Baker's Chocolate
08:37As the oldest chocolate brand in North America,
08:41Baker's Chocolate predates the United States itself.
08:44Officially founded in 1780 in Massachusetts,
08:47although its history dates back as early as 1764,
08:51the company was born when Irish chocolatier John Hannon
08:54partnered with Dr. James Baker,
08:55Utilizing water-powered mills to grind cacao beans,
08:58they produced a premium baking chocolate that quickly became legendary.
09:02After Hannon went missing at sea,
09:04Baker bought out the business,
09:06giving the brand its famous name.
09:07Which chocolate's meat chocolate?
09:10Mmm, what you do for me?
09:12Baker's Chocolate for me!
09:14With its iconic La Belle Chocolatière logo,
09:17one of America's oldest registered trademarks,
09:20Baker's has remained a staple for Baker's for over 200 years.
09:23Now owned by Kraft Heinz,
09:25it continues to power delicious homemade desserts everywhere.
09:28This is Baker's.
09:29It's a 200 and almost 50-year-old brand at this point.
09:33Very well known.
09:34Classic choice.
09:35It was top of the rankings because it had classic flavor.
09:39Number 2, Mai.
09:40Be a memorable guest for the right reason this Christmas
09:43and gift a jar of Mai's gourmet mustard.
09:46If you want to taste pure French culinary history,
09:50look no further than Mai.
09:51Founded in 1723 by Antoine Claude Mai,
09:54this legendary brand quickly became the official mustard supplier
09:58to King Louis XV and the royal courts of Europe.
10:01While British competitors like Coleman's would rise decades later in 1814,
10:06Mai defined the luxurious standard for authentic Dijon mustard.
10:09Mai!
10:15Mai turned the ordinary area to extraordinary.
10:18Famous for its signature stone jars and refined flavor profiles,
10:22Mai has spent nearly 300 years elevating simple dishes into gourmet meals.
10:27Today, it remains the global gold standard for mustard,
10:31proving that true craftsmanship never goes out of style.
10:34And when it's all over, we'll say,
10:36this moment I'll never forget.
10:40Meals.
10:40Mai.
10:42Memories.
10:42Before we unveil our top pick,
10:45here are some honorable mentions.
10:47Cross & Blackwell,
10:48a condiment brand that catered to royalty.
10:50Because when it comes to choosing a mild, creamy-tasting mayonnaise,
10:54they agree.
10:55It has to be new Cross & Blackwell Creamy.
10:57Borden Dairy Company
10:58invented the first commercial process for condensed milk.
11:01Original high-protein is back.
11:04Borden high-protein milk has 10 grams of protein.
11:07An egg only has 6 grams.
11:10Bacardi.
11:11Changed rum production via charcoal filtration and oak aging.
11:23Heinz.
11:24The world's most iconic ketchup empire.
11:26You know, the food looked good.
11:27I just thought there was something missing.
11:29So I reach into my bag,
11:31and I take out the only thing that can complete me.
11:34And at that point, the whole world came to a stop.
11:37Campbell's.
11:38Soup is good food.
11:40Mmm.
11:42Mmm.
11:44Mmm.
11:46Good.
11:48Campbell's.
11:48Mmm-mm.
11:49Good.
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12:08Number 1.
12:09Twinings Tea.
12:10Come on!
12:12I'm ready to go!
12:14Get it rolling!
12:15Get it right!
12:16Make it happen!
12:18Taking the top spot on our list is the legendary Twinings Tea.
12:22Founded in 1706 by Thomas Twining on London's Strand,
12:25this master tea merchant established the world's oldest continually used company logo,
12:30operating out of the exact same flagship location for over 300 years.
12:34Twinings introduced fine tea culture to British society.
12:38They even supposedly created the iconic Earl Grey blend for Prime Minister Charles Grey in the 1830s.
12:44What could be more quintessentially British than a nice cup of Twinings Earl Grey?
12:48For over 300 years now, Twinings have been perfecting the arc of blending,
12:53and Earl Grey is one of those perfect blends.
12:56Holding a royal warrant since Queen Victoria in 1837,
13:00Twinings has weathered centuries of political, social, and global changes.
13:04Today, their blends are enjoyed in over 100 countries,
13:08making them the ultimate king of long-lasting food brands.
13:11Why are you sitting around the house doing nothing?
13:16Twinings!
13:17Tease that taste great and do you good.
13:20Twinings!
13:20Drinkin' life!
13:21Which ancient food brand are you surprised is still around today?
13:24Let us know in the comments.
13:30We'll see you next time.