Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Charles W. Post
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
1896–1914
1896–1914
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
1896–1914
1896–1914
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: pre-1900
Having been inspired by a drink served at the Kellogg brothers’ sanitarium, Post developed an entire line of grain-based products including such famous cereal brands as Grape Nuts and Bran Flakes. Post played a pivotal role in the development of the cereal market, and at the turn of the century, his company was considered to be one of the fastest growing.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1854–1914
- Birthplace: Illinois
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business