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    Nov 12, 2008, 04:56 AM
    Anyone know what year these might be from?
    Hello, about 3 years ago I was in my grandmothers basement in NY. My mother and I stumbled across these rather old looking baby food jars. The jars say it's from "Beech-nut." I was just curious to know maybe what year these are from? The jar doesn't label any type of date or anything, so, Any help would be great! Here's a photo of one of the jars. VVV :):)


    (Sorry the quality of the photo isn't that great. My camera is kind of... broken. Lol)
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    Nov 16, 2008, 10:31 PM

    Hi, Skyrocket Away!

    I'm sorry that no one has yet come along to address your question!

    According to what's on the following site, Beech-Nut started to produce baby food in 1931.

    Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation -- Company History

    What is below, is quoted from that site.

    Company Perspectives:
    Beech-Nut has been feeding babies like yours since 1931. We consider it a special privilege, a trust. So from the beginning, we've been an industry innovator. Our company's goal has always been to develop and market superior products. We pride ourselves on using the highest quality, all natural ingredients to create great-tasting and nutritious items. If a product doesn't exceed our expectations, we won't sell it.


    Key Dates:
    1890: The Imperial Packing Co.--the predecessor to Beech-Nut--is founded by five residents of Canajoharie, New York.
    1899: The company incorporates as Beech-Nut Packing Company.
    1905: The company grosses $1 million per year upon the success of its jarred bacon.
    1910: Beech-Nut enters the gum business.
    1931: Strained baby foods are launched.
    1956: The company merges with Life Savers Corp.
    1968: The firm merges with pharmaceutical giant ER Squibb & Sons.
    1973: Squibb sells the Beech-Nut baby food line to a three-man partnership.
    1979: Beech-Nut is sold to Nestlé S.A.
    1982: The firm recalls its apple juice.
    1986: The company and two of its executives are indicted on 470 counts of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for selling adulterated apple products.
    1989: Ralston Purina Co. purchases Beech-Nut.
    1994: Ralston spins off its human food businesses as Ralcorp Holdings Inc.
    1998: The Milnot Company acquires Beech-Nut.
    2001: H.J. Heinz Co. and Milnot abandon merger plans.

    From the looks of the label on the jar in the image and comparing it to other antique jars for various things that I have and have seen elsewhere, and considering the over-all style of the label and lettering, I would say that it's from the 1930's.

    Thanks!
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    Nov 20, 2008, 07:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hi, Skyrocket Away!

    I'm sorry that no one has yet come along to address your question!

    According to what's on the following site, Beech-Nut started to produce baby food in 1931.

    Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation -- Company History

    What is below, is quoted from that site.

    Company Perspectives:
    Beech-Nut has been feeding babies like yours since 1931. We consider it a special privilege, a trust. So from the beginning, we've been an industry innovator. Our company's goal has always been to develop and market superior products. We pride ourselves on using the highest quality, all natural ingredients to create great-tasting and nutritious items. If a product doesn't exceed our expectations, we won't sell it.


    Key Dates:
    1890: The Imperial Packing Co.--the predecessor to Beech-Nut--is founded by five residents of Canajoharie, New York.
    1899: The company incorporates as Beech-Nut Packing Company.
    1905: The company grosses $1 million per year upon the success of its jarred bacon.
    1910: Beech-Nut enters the gum business.
    1931: Strained baby foods are launched.
    1956: The company merges with Life Savers Corp.
    1968: The firm merges with pharmaceutical giant ER Squibb & Sons.
    1973: Squibb sells the Beech-Nut baby food line to a three-man partnership.
    1979: Beech-Nut is sold to Nestlé S.A.
    1982: The firm recalls its apple juice.
    1986: The company and two of its executives are indicted on 470 counts of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for selling adulterated apple products.
    1989: Ralston Purina Co. purchases Beech-Nut.
    1994: Ralston spins off its human food businesses as Ralcorp Holdings Inc.
    1998: The Milnot Company acquires Beech-Nut.
    2001: H.J. Heinz Co. and Milnot abandon merger plans.

    From the looks of the label on the jar in the image and comparing it to other antique jars for various things that I have and have seen elsewhere, and considering the over-all style of the label and lettering, I would say that it's from the 1930's.

    Thanks!

    Thanks so much! That helped a lot. (:
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    Nov 23, 2008, 08:50 AM

    Your very welcome, Skyrocket Away! I'm glad that the information was helpful to you!

    Thanks!

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