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Weetabix company history timeline

1932

The British and African Cereal Co Ltd is incorporated in Aug 1932.

1941

That company changed its name to Van Brode Cereals after it was acquired by David Brody in 1941.

1947

Weetabix too changed hands, however, in 1947, when the George family took over the business.

1959

1959: The first Weetabix television campaign is launched.

1967

1967: Weetabix begins importing to Canada.

1982

William George retired in 1982 and Richard George took over as company chairman.

1990

1990: The company acquires Ready Brek instant hot breakfast cereal.

1995

In the meantime, the company's sales topped £200 million by 1995.

2000

2000: After the launch of its new advertising campaign, Weetabix becomes the top-selling cereal brand in the United Kingdom.

2003

2003: The company launches new products including Weetabix Crrrunch, Alpen cereal bars, and Mini-Bix.

2006

Alpen light bars launch in 2006

2014

Weetabix Banana launched in 2014

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1932
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