Kingsford (charcoal)

Kingsford
The Kingsford logo
Product typeCharcoal
OwnerThe Clorox Company
CountryUnited States
Introduced1920; 104 years ago (1920)
MarketsWorldwide
Previous ownersFord Charcoal
Tagline"Start Something"
Websitewww.kingsford.com

Kingsford is a brand that makes charcoal briquettes, along with related products, used for grilling. Established in 1920, the brand is owned by The Clorox Company. Currently, the Kingsford Products Company remains the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the United States, with 80% market share. More than 1 million tons of wood scraps are converted into charcoal briquettes annually.[1]