Our leading position in the field of oats and oat-based products is the direct result of remaining true to our core philosophy, a totally uncompromising commitment to the quality of our raw materials, continuous investment in research and new technologies as well as our vision to improve people’s lives by providing nutritious options which promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
With a presence in the Greek market now exceeding 5 decades, Quaker has become a byword for a high quality and balanced diet. And rather than just sitting on our laurels, we are continuously striving to bring special and exciting new products to your table, so you can enjoy the power of oats all day and every day!
Our trajectory so far
For the last 140 years, we have drawn our inspiration from the power released by the special oat grain.
The origins of the “Quaker Oats Company”
Henry Parsons Crowell founds the company, based on the conviction that everyone, wherever they are, should have access to good nutrition.
We continue to fulfill his vision, releasing the nutritional power of oats, with his original conviction always driving us forward.
For 140 years, we have been oats experts
See how it all started
Ferdinand Schumacher founds German Mills American Cereal Company in Akron, Ohio. At the same time, John Stuart founds North Star Mills Company in Canada.
German Mills American Cereal Company and North Star Mills Company merge and are subsequently renamed “The Quaker Oats Company”. “Quaker Oats” is registered as the first breakfast cereal trademark brand, with the image of the smiling Quaker, which has become instantly recognizable to the public. Both owners, Henry Seymour and William Heston, claim that they chose the name “Quaker” as it was synonymous with high values, quality and honesty.
Henry Parsons Crowell buys the bankrupt company “Quaker Mill” in Ravenna, Ohio and with it he acquires its most valuable asset, the Quaker trademark.
Seven of the biggest American oat mills unite under the name of “The American Cereal Company”.
“ The American Cereal Company” changes its name to “The Quaker Oats Company”.
The classic cylindrical “Quaker Oats” packaging is launched.
Quaker make the first official food-related health claim for oats, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new claim relates to the heart and it is displayed on the packaging of the respective Quaker oats cereals as follows: “The soluble fibers contained in oats, as part of a low saturated fat and cholesterol diet, may reduce the danger of heart disease.”
On their 130th anniversary and after a long and well established presence in the Greek market, Tasty Foods takes over Quaker distribution in Greece and imports Quaker Cruesli, now known as “Quaker Crunchy Bites”.
Quaker Crunchy Bites are launched in Greece with great success in the cereal market, which has continued up to the present day.
Quaker celebrate their 140th anniversary
Ferdinand Schumacher founds German Mills American Cereal Company in Akron, Ohio. At the same time, John Stuart founds North Star Mills Company in Canada.
German Mills American Cereal Company and North Star Mills Company merge and are subsequently renamed “The Quaker Oats Company”. “Quaker Oats” is registered as the first breakfast cereal trademark brand, with the image of the smiling Quaker, which has become instantly recognizable to the public. Both owners, Henry Seymour and William Heston, claim that they chose the name “Quaker” as it was synonymous with high values, quality and honesty.
Henry Parsons Crowell buys the bankrupt company “Quaker Mill” in Ravenna, Ohio and with it he acquires its most valuable asset, the Quaker trademark.
Seven of the biggest American oat mills unite under the name of “The American Cereal Company”.
“ The American Cereal Company” changes its name to “The Quaker Oats Company”.
The classic cylindrical “Quaker Oats” packaging is launched.
Quaker make the first official food-related health claim for oats, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new claim relates to the heart and it is displayed on the packaging of the respective Quaker oats cereals as follows: “The soluble fibers contained in oats, as part of a low saturated fat and cholesterol diet, may reduce the danger of heart disease.”
On their 130th anniversary and after a long and well established presence in the Greek market, Tasty Foods takes over Quaker distribution in Greece and imports Quaker Cruesli, now known as “Quaker Crunchy Bites”.
Quaker Crunchy Bites are launched in Greece with great success in the cereal market, which has continued up to the present day.
Quaker celebrate their 140th anniversary