A potted history of Knorr

I’ve used Knorr stock in my kitchens for 30 years. It really is my secret ingredient, and I used it in my restaurant kitchens a very long time before I worked with Knorr.

Why? Because Knorr is just a great fit with my cooking philosophy: good food that can be as simple or as complicated as you feel like, but always tastes great.
 

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1873

Knorr expands internationally with packaging plants in Austria and Switzerland.

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1889

Knorr’s famous "Pea Sausage" is launched. By 1900, there are 40 varieties.

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1908

Knorr introduce the first European sauce mix.

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1912

The first Knorr Bouillon cube is introduced (bouillon is French for broth). It later becomes known as the Knorr stock cube.

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1948

6.4 million servings of Knorr Chicken Noodle Soup are sold during the first 7 months.

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1953

AROMAT seasoning mix is introduced and over the next few years new product recipes for soups, sauces and bouillons follow.

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1957

Flagship Knorr brands such as bouillons and soups are sold in 8 countries throughout the world.

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2000

Knorr products are sold in 87 countries throughout the world. In October, Unilever becomes the owner of the Knorr brand.

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2002

In late 2002, Knorr enters the frozen food sector, with the introduction of frozen meals, mealkits, vegetable products and snacks.

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2003

Knorr Cubitos are introduced in the Caribbean and Latin America, and are recognised as one of Unilever’s most successful innovations in 2003.

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2007

Marco Pierre White becomes a spokesman for Knorr Stock Cubes. He says: "I’ve used Knorr in my kitchens for 30 years. They really are my secret ingredient."

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2008

Knorr Stock Cubes are now free from artificial colours, artificial preservatives and have no added MSG, but maintain the same great taste.

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2008

Stock Pot was launched

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