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About Us
Our History
High quality is our food philosophy – one that’s been years in the making. Our story starts back in 1838, when Carl Heinrich Knorr® opened a factory in Heilbronn, Germany, supplying chicory to the coffee industry.
He began to experiment with drying vegetables and seasonings, to preserve nutrition and flavor, leading, in 1873, to the launch of the first Knorr® dried soups across Continental Europe.
In 1912, we introduced something really exciting: the first Knorr® Bouillon cube. Now, families could enjoy delicious dishes at home without the need to make stock from scratch. This humble little product proved a hit! Just one example of how, with dedication and a lot of love, we always endeavor to help you cook better meals every day.
In 1957, flagship Knorr® products like bouillon and soups were sold in 8 countries and by 2000, Knorr® products were sold in nearly 90 countries around the globe.
Authentic Meals with Knorr®
We pride ourselves on a genuine understanding of local flavors, providing great tasting favorites and helping you sample authentic flavors from other cultures.
In the US & Canada, in addition to the local products, Knorr® also carries the best-selling products from many parts of the world to serve our diverse consumers. From the Knorr® Chinese Chicken Powder, Knorr® Filipino Sinigang Soup mix, Knorr® Pakistani Noodles or the Knorr® Indian soups, and many more products to come, Knorr® aspires to be a kitchen partner that home chefs can trust to deliver their authentic flavors.
We always strive to discover new ways to make your meals memorable with clever ideas and products. We go to extraordinary lengths to get the best flavors from ingredients, and we embrace global cuisines. Our love of food is what drives us; our aim is to help you create good, simple food that’s full of flavor.
A Sustainable Future
It’s this commitment to providing you with the highest quality food that now leads us to a new future, one that embraces sustainability. We’re investing in new, more efficient processes and embracing the principles of sustainability right through our business, from seed to spoon.
It’s not an easy path, but sourcing our ingredients responsibly helps to ensure that we can continue to provide families the world over with great tasting, nutritious meals for years to come.
