Orville Redenbacher
One interesting fact about Orville Redenbacher is that he revolutionized the American popcorn industry with his popular popcorn brand.
Business Figure
July 16, 1907
Cancer
September 19, 1995
88
Brazil, Indiana
Orville Redenbacher, an American food scientist and entrepreneur, transformed the popcorn industry in the United States. He co-founded the renowned popcorn brand, Orville Redenbacher’s, which is currently owned by Conagra Brands. In 1951, Redenbacher and Charlie Bowman established their popcorn company, managing it together for several decades. As the face of the business, Redenbacher appeared in commercials, talk shows, and radio pitches, promoting his gourmet popcorn brand with his down-home persona and iconic bow tie. His brand quickly became one of the most recognizable and beloved popcorn brands in the country. Redenbacher passed away in 1995 at the age of 88.