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1847

In 1847, McCormick patented another important farm implement, a disk plow that facilitated the planting of even rows of cereal grasses.

1874

By 1874, mechanical planters had followed the mechanical reapers, allowing farmers to plant in a day what before had taken a week to do.

1888

In 1888 his company merged with the Oatmeal Millers Association to become the American Cereal Company.

1895

Among the many competitors that sprang up to rival Kellogg was C. W. Post, who in 1895 had invented Postum, a cereal beverage intended to be a coffee substitute.

1899

In 1899, John Kellogg formed Kellogg's Sanitas Nut Food Company, but his narrow focus on producing foods just for patients proved frustrating for his younger brother.

1906

The corn flakes were popular, and in 1906, William Kellogg broke from his brother to found and run the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company.

1928

In 1928 he introduced Rice Krispies, whose crackling sounds enhanced its popularity.

1946

Until his retirement in 1946, Kellogg was a relentless innovator.

1982

For a few years company profits declined, but in 1982 the suit was dropped.

1987

United States Food and Drug Administration. "Selling High-fiber Cereals." FDA Consumer 21 (September 1987): 6.

2022

"Cereal Grains ." Dictionary of American History. . Retrieved June 21, 2022 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/cereal-grains

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