Calumet Baking Powder Company
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The Calumet Baking Powder Company was an American food company established in 1889 in Chicago, Illinois, by salesman William Monroe Wright to manufacture baking powder.[1][2] Calumet operated independently until it was acquired by General Foods in 1929.
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Company type | Private (1889–1929) |
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Industry | Food |
Founded | 1889 |
Founder | William Monroe Wright |
Fate | Acquired by General Foods, becoming a brand |
Key people | Warren Wright, Sr. |
Products | Baking powder |
Brands | Calumet |
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As of April 2024[update], Calumet is a brand owned by Kraft Heinz whose baking powder is produced by its Kraft Foods division.