Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Colby M. Chester
General Foods Corporation
1924–1935
1924–1935
General Foods Corporation
1924–1935
1924–1935
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1920
Under Chester’s leadership, General Foods’ annual sales rose from $25 million in 1924 to $120 million in 1935. In 1927, Chester began manufacturing Sanka Coffee, and in 1928, he acquired the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company, makers of Maxwell House Coffee. Chester continued his acquisitions, adding the Certo Corporation and the Frosted Foods Company in 1929 and the Dunlop Milling Company in 1931.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1877–1965
- Birthplace: Maryland
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Professional
Education / Military
- Graduate: New York Law School
- Undergraduate: Yale University
- Military Service: Army