From the Galenian.
1903-- James Lewis Kraft rents a horse and wagon, purchases wholesale cheese and begins selling the cheese to small stores in Chicago.
1909-- J.L. Kraft & Bros. Co. is incorporated with three of his brothers: Charles, Norman and John.
1910-- Business increases 125% over the year before.
1914-- J.L. Kraft and his brothers decide to manufacture and sell their own cheese. The company buys its first cheese plant in Stockton, Illinois.
1915-- J.L. Kraft & Bros. begins selling processed cheese in cans.
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