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.
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.
Stories by J.M. Smucker Company
- Sponsor Content Spiced apple pulled pork
- Sponsor Content Crisp crunchy orange jicama slaw
- Sponsor Content Fruit and berry quinoa salad
- Sponsor Content Classic thumbprint cookies
- Sponsor Content Salted caramel apple cheesecake bites
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