 Planters logo, Mr. Peanut, first created by a grade schooler Antonio Gentile in a contest in 1916. | |
| Product type | Peanut |
|---|---|
| Owner | Hormel Foods |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1906 |
| Markets | United States |
| Previous owners | Kraft Heinz |
| Website | www |
Planters Nut & Chocolate Company is an American snack food company now owned by Hormel Foods. Planters is best known for its processed nuts and for the Mr. Peanut icon that symbolizes them.[1] Mr. Peanut was created by grade schooler Antonio Gentile for a 1916 contest to design the company's brand icon.[1] The design was modified by a commercial artist and has continued to change over the years.
- ^ a b "Planter's History of the Planter Nut". Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2008.