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Henry Perky patents shredded wheat.
In 1893, inventor Henry Perky secured a patent for shredded wheat, revolutionizing breakfast cereal production.
His process created the first mass-produced ready-to-eat wheat biscuit.
Henry D. Perky patented a machine that rolled cooked wheat into thin sheets and cut them into biscuit shapes.
His vision of a healthy, convenient breakfast food led to the founding of The Natural Food Company.
Shredded wheat biscuits quickly gained popularity for their simplicity and nutritional appeal.
Manufacturing plants in Niagara Falls and Denver churned out millions of servings annually.
Perky’s innovation spurred the rapid growth of the American cereal industry.
Today, shredded wheat remains a staple in breakfast aisles worldwide, honoring his pioneering spirit.
1893
Henry Perky
shredded wheat