Talk:Campbell Soup Company/Archives/2013

Reorganization

I'd like to change the listing of products to a chronology of companies that Campbell acquired beginning with Franco-American. As the article stands, it kind of reads as an advertisement for Campbell soup! There are a lot of acquisitions that aren't even included inthis list - any objections if I alter & revise? allie 21:03, 12 Jan 2005 (UTC)

I kind of like the list, since it shows how many brands it owns. But a history of acquisitions would of course be welcome. I guess it could go directly under the Brands heading? But I don't really have really strong feelings about it. I just think knowing what brands it owns is helpful. :-) — Frecklefoot | Talk 22:17, Jan 12, 2005 (UTC)

It'd also be helpful to know what brands Campbell's no longer owns-- the Marie's brand, mentioned at the article's beginning, was divested by Campbell to Dean Foods in 1997. It seems weird to simply remove it since Campbell's did own the brand at one point; it seems weird to leave it as is since they no longer own it; it seems weird to insert a parenthetical reference to its divestiture (though this is the temporary step which I'll be taking, until such time that a more comprehensive brands chronology is constructed). Student Driver 15:43, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Howzabout I give it a go, and then if you don't like it...we can revert it...or alter it...or whatever? But at least we can put it in chronological order? You'd be surprised when you see the list. Their acquisitions are double what's in there now. And a lot of the Campbell brands are actually IN the chronology...but not ALL the Campbell Soup by name stuff. Let me know, because it's a lot of work. But I think it'll be a good start for revising & cleaning up the way it stands. And thanks for your input!! allie 22:23, 12 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Sure, go right ahead. I'm certainly not going to stop you from making changes you feel would be valuable to an article. That's what wiki is all about! I just wanted to suggest that the list should stay. But if you think it'd be more valuable represented in another fashion, go right ahead.

However, if you have a HUGE section that you want to add to and modify heavily over a period of time before it is "ready for prime time," you may want to start it on a subpage or on a page you spawn off of your user page. Then, when you feel it is ready, you can add the whole thing to the article. :-) — Frecklefoot | Talk 15:18, Jan 13, 2005 (UTC)

needs facilities statement

the company has many diverse and interesting pnysical plants over a broad geography . these merit mentioning. Covalent 06:40, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Atlanta Father Admits Intentionally Poisoning Children in Attempt to Sue Campbell Soup Co.

ATLANTA — A man admitted that he tampered with his children's soup in an attempt to get money from Campbell Soup Co., a prosecutor said. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,250620,00.html Crocoite 22:32, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Franco American brand still alive, at least as of January 2007

  I worked in the shipping department of the Campbell's Soup factory at North 38°30′52.2″ West 121°28′14.6″ from August 2006 'til the end of January 2007.  As of the time I left there (hopefully to be called back when the soup season picks up again later this year) we still were shipping Franco American gravy.  The claim, made in this article, that the Franco American brand was retired in 2004 is incorrect. — 75.26.195.139 01:26, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

  I've also become aware, more recently, that we have a small line of condensed soups labeled under the Franco-American brand name.  As far as I can tell, these are essentially the same products as the same soups labeled under the Campbell's brand.  As I write this, I am eating some Franco-American-branded chicken noodle soup.Bob Blaylock (talk) 16:26, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Just recently went grocery shopping. Franco-American products were in the soup isle. I didn't bother a look past a glance, as Chef Boyardee is on sale (still!) for only a $1 a can. BratmanGodzilla (talk) 15:17, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Where are the vegetables grown?

An anon editor (168.10.72.10) added this comment to the article:

"we also need information on where the vegetables in Campbells soups are produced. If you have information on this please edit this paragraph."

Please remember, these types of comments belong on this talk page, not the article itself. — Frecklefoot | Talk 16:59, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

The answer to the question is "everywhere that vegetables are grown":)(mercurywoodrose)75.61.137.132 (talk) 06:43, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

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Use of Campbell products

It is very popular in the U. S. to use Campbell soups to improve home cooking-dishes like casseroles. As far as I can see, these products and the company policy had a major impact on how real-life Americans cook on an everyday basis. Can anybody who is familiar with that subject write about it? --Stilfehler 17:05, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

This would logically be part of an article on the use of prepared foods, rather than cooking from scratch. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 12:32, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Where did "e.g. pork chops baked for an hour in condensed cream of mushroom soup" come from? A recipe on the side of the can? Jtdunlop (talk) 11:11, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

probably. the subject of recipes from the sides of packaged food products is rather important in US cuisine (probably elsewhere as well).(mercurywoodrose)75.61.137.132 (talk) 06:42, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

sea salt

On the assumption that sodium chloride is the principal salt in sea salt, it is not clear how the substitution of sea salt can reduce the amount of sodium in canned food. The article also neglects to explain that the reason for the large quantities of salt in most canned goods is to raise the boiling point of the contents, so that the cans can be heated to a higher temperature and thus be sterilized more quickly. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 12:32, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

My best guess is that sodium chloride is a molecule compound, ergo, a different chemical to the body than just pure sodium. I know nothing more than this un-researched personal assumption. Perhaps going to the sea salt Wikipedia article would be a better start. BratmanGodzilla (talk) 15:19, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

"sodium" in foods is the same as sodium chloride, its just shorthand. doctors do the same, telling patients to reduce their sodium intake, meaning sodium chloride or salt. salt is always 1 atom of sodium per one atom of chlorine. I hate to imagine a food product with sodium and no chlorine, esp. with water involved, or chlorine w/o sodium. Some food writers have claimed that sea salt has a saltier taste per unit measure than chemically processed salt, due to trace elements (potassium, magnesium, iodine) that enhance the flavor, and a lack of additives which may affect flavor (prussate of soda, anticaking ingredients, etc). I personally doubt the difference matters enough to effectively lower salt content of foods by more than say 10%, but we can list campbells claim, and of course any critics of this subterfuge around sea salt.(mercurywoodrose)75.61.137.132 (talk) 06:37, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

"Natural" soups contain GMO ingredients

Missing information on "Natural" soups containing GMOs and lawsuits pending. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.168.76.147 (talk) 16:32, 11 June 2013 (UTC)