How a stranded man turned cheese scraps into a $40 billion empire
In short: Explore the humble origins of Kraft. This video traces how James L. Kraft transformed leftover cheese waste into a revolutionary product to support soldiers during World War I.
James L. Kraft began his journey in Chicago with just $65, selling cheese from a horse-pulled wagon. His path to industrial success came from necessity: he experimented with leftover cheese scraps to develop a variety that had a longer shelf life.
To support the effort of World War I, Kraft shipped these new cheese products in tins to soldiers. This innovation eventually laid the foundation for the modern food giant worth $40 billion today.
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