Company History: Bookey Packing co. was founded in 1930 by Harry Bookey in Des Moines, Iowa. The plant was installed in a former church building. In 1937, Bookey purchased the Des Moines Packing co.
The company was thrown into the international spotlight in 1959 when Russian President Nikita Khrushchev visited the plant.
Successor/Parent History: Founded by Gustavus Franklin Swift, Swift and Company was incorporated in Chicago in 1875 .
On July 12, 2007, JBS purchased Swift & Company.
In addition to meatpacking, Swift sold various dairy and grocery items, including Swiftning shortening, Allsweet margarine, Brookfield butter, cheese under the Brookfield, Pauly, and Treasure Cave brands, and Peter Pan peanut butter. Gustavus Swift also championed the refrigerated railroad car.
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In addition to meatpacking, Swift sold various dairy and grocery items, including Swiftning shortening, Allsweet margarine, Brookfield butter, cheese under the Brookfield, Pauly, and Treasure Cave brands, and Peter Pan peanut butter. Gustavus Swift also championed the refrigerated railroad car.
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