J. A. Folger Coffee Company

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition 1963
gptkbp:advertising Television
Digital_Media
Print_Media
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Folgers
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Charitable donations
Local events sponsorship
Employee volunteer programs
Coffee education programs
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Peet's_Coffee
gptkb:Dunkin'_Donuts
Starbucks
gptkbp:distribution Retail
gptkbp:employeeCount Over 1,000
gptkbp:founded 1850
gptkbp:founder gptkb:James_A._Folger
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
gptkbp:history Expanded through the 20th century
Originally a small coffee business
Started in the Gold Rush era
Became_a_household_name_in_the_U.S.
Acquired_by_The_J.M._Smucker_Company_in_2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label J. A. Folger Coffee Company
gptkbp:industry Food and Beverage
gptkbp:market gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:marketingStrategy Social media engagement
Promotional discounts
Seasonal campaigns
Brand loyalty programs
gptkbp:motto The_Best_Part_of_Wakin'_Up
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Folgers_Gourmet_Selections
gptkb:Folgers_Classic_Roast
gptkb:Folgers_K-Cup_Pods
gptkb:Folgers_Instant_Coffee
gptkb:Folgers_French_Roast
gptkbp:packaging Ground coffee bags
Instant coffee jars
Single-serve pods
Coffee canisters
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:The_J.M._Smucker_Company
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:Coffee_Quality_Institute
gptkb:National_Coffee_Association
Local farmers
gptkbp:products Coffee
gptkbp:revenue Approximately $1 billion
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Environmental stewardship
Community support programs
Recyclable packaging
Ethically sourced coffee
gptkbp:type Coffee brand
gptkbp:website www.folgers.com