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Alonzo Theodore Adams II (March 15, 1925 [1] – November 28, 2020) was an American food scientist who was the inventor and creator of the modern day snack brand Slim Jim.He received his undergrad degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and his Master's degree from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Slim Jim was one of the earliest sponsors of the ASA Pro Tour (the aggressive inline skating tour) from 1997 to 2000. [18] The ASA Pro Tour was a qualifier for ESPN's X Games . In 2005, Slim Jim advertising featured the Fairy Snapmother, described in a Conagra press release as "a character resembling a tattooed rocker with wings – and a ...
Adams and his artist son Kyle Olani Adams teamed up for the exhibit Pivot in New York last November. (Courtesy Alonzo Adams) He is proudly working on a 15-foot by 60-foot mural in his beloved ...
Slim Jim snacks originated in Philadelphia. [4] Its manufacturer Cherry-Levis Food Company was sold to General Mills in 1967 for about $20 million [4] and renamed Slim Jim, Inc. [5] In 1970, General Mills purchased Jesse Jones Sausage Co. in Garner, North Carolina, and formed GoodMark Foods, Inc. to make Slim Jims there. [5]
The limited-edition version of the popular meat snack is already available at some Sam's Club locations.
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Conagra Brands, the maker of Slim Jim beef jerky and Healthy Choice frozen meals, is looking to sell its popular canned pasta brand Chef Boyardee, according to people familiar with the matter. The ...
Jim Cornette (1961–): American professional wrestling manager, commentator, promoter, and booker. [161] Johan Cruyff (1947–2016): former Dutch footballer and manager for Ajax and Barcelona. He once quipped, "I don't believe in God, in Spain all 22 players cross themselves, if it works the game is always going to be a tie." [162] [163]