Orville Redenbacher
American businessman (1907–1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orville Clarence Redenbacher (July 16, 1907 – September 19, 1995) was an American food scientist and businessman most often associated with the brand of popcorn that bears his name which is now owned by Conagra Brands. The New York Times described him as "the agricultural visionary who all but single-handedly revolutionized the American popcorn industry".[1]
This article is about the person. For the brand of popcorn, see Orville Redenbacher's.
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Born | Orville Clarence Redenbacher (1907-07-16)July 16, 1907 Brazil, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | September 19, 1995(1995-09-19) (aged 88) Coronado, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Purdue University |
Occupation(s) | Food scientist, businessman |
Years active | 1951–1995 |
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Children | 2 |
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