Six Things You Might Not Know and Will Love About Smucker’s

We have all seen the adorable commercials of two young brothers from the Smucker family talking about their favorite jam and jellies from their family’s line of spreads.  The feeling of old-fashioned nostalgia, goodness and fresh sweet jams and jellies come alive through the television screen.

For most people, the Smucker’s brand is synonymous with breakfast toast and jelly or the classic peanut butter and jelly lunch for school children.  If you follow us online and on Instagram, you know last Fall we were invited (along with a select group of national bloggers) to visit The J.M. Smucker Company headquarters in Orrville, Ohio for their #HolidayTips event.

In the early 19th century, John Chapman, or “Johnny Appleseed,” wandered the Ohio countryside, sowing apple seeds and securing a place in American history.

It was from the fruit of Johnny Appleseed’s trees that Orrville, Ohio, resident Jerome Monroe Smucker first pressed cider at a mill he opened in 1897. Later, he also prepared apple butter, which he sold from the back of a horse-drawn wagon. Each crock bore a hand-signed seal as his personal guarantee of quality.

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Before long, J.M. Smucker’s name became well known in its own right, as residents throughout the region — and eventually the nation — came to associate the Smucker’s® brand name with wholesome, high-quality fruit products.

Much like Johnny Appleseed’s trees, The J.M. Smucker Company has strong roots that have allowed it to grow and prosper throughout the last 115 years. Today, Smucker’s products can be found in homes and restaurants throughout the world.

DID YOU KNOW?

The J.M. Smucker Company, though being among one of the oldest and multi-profitable companies in the nation, is still family-owned (and was founded on Christian principles)?  Richard and Timothy Smucker (the two young brothers portrayed in the Smucker’s commercials) are part of the leadership and governing board of Smucker’s.

DID YOU KNOW?

The J.M. Smucker Company family of brands and products is not only jams and jellies.  Smucker’s has expanded and their family of brands consist of products used everyday in households across America (and internationally).

The Smucker’s owned family of brands include the following:

• AdamsPeanutButter.com
• Bicks.ca
• CarnationMilk.ca
• CafeBustelo.com
• CafePilon.com
• Crisco.com
• CriscoEnEspanol.com
• CrosseandBlackwell.com
• DickinsonsFamily.com
• DoubleFruit.ca
• DunkinAtHome.com
• EagleBrand.com
• MarcaEagle.com
• FiveRoses.ca
• FolgersCoffee.com
• HungryJack.com
• Jif.com
• KavaCoffee.com
• KnottsBerryFarmFoods.com
• LauraScuddersPeanutButter.com
• Lifeisgood.com
• MagnoliaMilik.com
• MarthaWhite.com
• MedagliaDoro.com
• Millstone.com
• Natural-Brew.com
• NaturallyPoweredByYou.com
• NoneSuchRecipes.com
• Onlinestore.Smucker.com
• PETMilk.com
• PillsburyBaking.com
• PowerOfFamilyMeals.com
• RobinHood.ca
• RWKundsenFamily.com
• SantaCruzOrganic.com
• Smuckers.com
• SmuckersNaturalPeanutButter.com
• truRoots.com
• SmuckersUncrustable.com
• WhiteLily.com

DID YOU KNOW?

To check the quality of brewed coffee, a technique that is used is called “cupping”? Smucker’s has “Master Tasters” to ensure that coffee beans and grain packages (like Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee at Home) are shipped at their peak and best quality.

Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. It is a professional practice but can be done informally by anyone or by professionals known as “Master Tasters”. A standard coffee cupping procedure involves deeply sniffing the coffee, then loudly slurping the coffee so it spreads to the back of the tongue. The coffee taster attempts to measure aspects of the coffee’s taste, specifically the body (the texture or mouthfeel, such as oiliness), sweetness (the perceived sweetness at the sides of the tongue), acidity (a sharp and tangy feeling at the tip of the tongue, like when biting into an orange), flavour (the characters in the cup), and aftertaste. Since coffee beans embody telltale flavours from the region where they were grown, cuppers may attempt to identify the coffee’s origin.

DID YOU KNOW?

Smucker’s understands the importance of the family structure and creating quality and memorable moments, especially around the table together.  Smucker’s is helping and encouraging families to create those special moments with PowerOfFamilyMeals.com.

From Smucker’s…
We have always defined success by more than financial performance. We believe how we do things is as important as what we do. Our family of nearly 5,000 employees recognizes we can have a positive and meaningful impact on society through our continued focus on Our Purpose of helping to bring families together to share memorable meals and moments.

Achieving Our Purpose is what motivates and inspires our employees — people who strive every day to provide high quality products that help families create memorable meals and moments together.

We are honored that consumers choose our iconic brands and portfolio of trusted products as part of their everyday meals, snacks shared with friends, and family celebrations. It is through these times that we connect with each other, nurture relationships, build meaningful traditions, and create lasting bonds with those most special to us.

At Smucker, we recognize and respect the power of family mealtime. By focusing our business around convenient, delicious, and good and good for you products, we help support the power of family meals and all its benefits.

We encourage you to learn more about the importance of family meals at PowerOfFamilyMeals.com.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can find a vast amount of delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, holidays etc., on the Smucker’s website? http://www.smuckers.com/recipes
You can even find recommendations on how to pair foods and ingredients together to create a unique dish. http://www.smuckers.com/pairings

Click on the picture below for the Bold Tie-Dyed Layer Cake recipe that is perfect for the upcoming Spring and Easter season.

DID YOU KNOW?

The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café  located in Orrville, Ohio is truly the one-stop shop for things Smucker’s.  In addition to the fruit spreads, coffee, peanut butter, ice cream toppings, pancake mix, syrup, and baking products you’d expect, you’ll also find  signature branded gifts and merchandise — from kitchen accessories to apparel to custom gift baskets in this stunning and beautiful store and café. Want Smucker’s products from The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café  but don’t live in Ohio? You can view and purchase products via their online store at http://onlinestore.smucker.com/

Want more information? Visit the Smucker’s website at http://www.smuckers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smuckers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smuckers
Instagram: http://instagram.com/smuckersbrand
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/smuckersrecipes/

With a name like Smucker’s, it has to be good!

Disclosure: Information obtained was part of a Smucker’s media trip, however, opinions expressed here are clearly our own.