Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Swift_&_Company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Cudahy_Packing_Company
|
| gptkbp:advertising |
gptkb:Armour's_Star_brand
|
| gptkbp:closure_type |
due to competition
due to market changes due to changing consumer preferences due to consolidation in the industry due to financial difficulties |
| gptkbp:defunct |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:employees |
thousands (at peak)
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
development of canned meats
contribution to the refrigerated rail car industry innovative meat processing techniques sponsoring the Armour Star football team sponsoring various sports events |
| gptkbp:founded |
1867
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Philip_Danforth_Armour
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest meat packers in the U. S.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Armour & Company
|
| gptkbp:industry |
meat packing
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:J._Ogden_Armour
gptkb:Philip_Danforth_Armour |
| gptkbp:legacy |
contributed to agricultural practices
established brand recognition in processed foods influenced modern meat packing industry inspired future food companies pioneered food safety standards |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
with other meat packers
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
expansion into international markets
sponsorship of community events sponsorship of educational programs participation in trade shows introduction of new product lines collaboration with farmers establishment of distribution networks engagement in corporate social responsibility initiatives acquisition of smaller meat companies development of marketing campaigns development of packaging innovations introduction of Armour's Star brand introduction of frozen food products introduction of ready-to-eat meals involvement in local community support programs launch of advertising initiatives launch of health-conscious product lines support for food banks and charities |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:Armour_Hot_Dogs
gptkb:Armour_Star gptkb:Armour_Chili |
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Con_Agra_Foods
|
| gptkbp:products |
meat
processed foods |
| gptkbp:revenue |
$1 billion (at peak)
|
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Armour_Foods
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gustavus_Swift
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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