Editing Campbell Soup

{{Infobox Company
| name = Campbell Soup Company
| image =
| image_caption = Campbell's soup cans
| type = Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CPB)
| industry = Food and beverage
| address = 1 Campbell Place
| neighborhood = Camden, NJ
| coordinates = 39.9406,-75.1171
| phone =
| website = https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com
| established = 1869
| founder = Joseph A. Campbell, Abraham Anderson
| ceo =
| employees = 14,000+
| revenue = $9+ billion
| status = Active
}}

'''Campbell Soup Company''' is a '''Fortune 500 food processing company''' headquartered in '''Camden, New Jersey''', directly across the Delaware River from [[Philadelphia]]. Founded in '''1869''' by '''Joseph A. Campbell''' and '''Abraham Anderson''', Campbell's is one of America's most iconic food brands, known for its '''condensed soup''' and the distinctive '''red and white soup can''' made famous by '''Andy Warhol's pop art'''. The company owns numerous brands including Pepperidge Farm, Prego, V8, and Goldfish crackers, and remains a major employer in the greater Philadelphia region with deep roots in the Delaware Valley economy.<ref name="campbell-official">{{cite web |url=https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com |title=Campbell Soup Company |publisher=Campbell Soup Company |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Origins (1869) ===

Campbell's was founded in '''1869''':

'''Beginning:'''
* '''Joseph A. Campbell''' and '''Abraham Anderson''' founded company
* '''Camden, New Jersey''' location
* Canned tomatoes, vegetables, jellies initially
* Across river from Philadelphia

=== Condensed Soup Invention (1897) ===

'''Revolutionary product:'''
* '''Dr. John T. Dorrance''' joined company (1897)
* Invented condensed soup
* Removed water for cheaper shipping
* Transformed the company

=== The Red and White Can ===

'''Iconic design:'''
* Adopted 1898
* Red and white color scheme
* Based on Cornell University colors
* Became American icon

=== Early 20th Century ===

'''Growth:'''
* "M'm! M'm! Good!" slogan (1935)
* Campbell Kids advertising characters
* National expansion
* Brand building

=== Andy Warhol (1962) ===

'''Pop art fame:'''
* Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans artwork
* Cultural icon status
* Art world recognition
* Enduring fame

=== Modern Era ===

'''Evolution:'''
* Acquisitions (Pepperidge Farm, V8, etc.)
* Product diversification
* Health-conscious adaptations
* Global expansion

== Brands ==

=== Campbell's Soup ===

'''Core brand:'''
* Condensed soups
* Chunky soups
* Ready-to-serve
* Soup varieties

=== Pepperidge Farm ===

'''Bakery brand:'''
* Goldfish crackers
* Cookies
* Bread products
* Frozen foods

=== Prego ===

'''Pasta sauce:'''
* Italian sauces
* Market leader
* Various flavors

=== V8 ===

'''Beverage:'''
* Vegetable juice
* Fruit blends
* Health positioning

=== Other Brands ===

'''Portfolio:'''
* Swanson (broths, stocks)
* Pace (salsa)
* Snyder's-Lance (snacks)
* Late July (organic snacks)

== Philadelphia Connection ==

=== Camden Location ===

'''Across the river:'''
* Camden, NJ headquarters
* Visible from Philadelphia
* Delaware Valley employer
* Regional identity

=== Economic Impact ===

'''Regional importance:'''
* Major employer
* Economic anchor for Camden
* Supplier relationships
* Community investment

=== Historical Ties ===

'''Deep roots:'''
* Over 150 years in region
* Part of Philadelphia-area identity
* Local philanthropy
* Community presence

== Operations ==

=== Manufacturing ===

'''Production:'''
* Multiple manufacturing facilities
* Camden operations
* North American plants
* International production

=== Distribution ===

'''Supply chain:'''
* National distribution
* Retail partnerships
* Food service operations
* E-commerce growth

=== Research and Development ===

'''Innovation:'''
* Camden R&D facility
* Product development
* Health and nutrition focus
* Consumer insights

== Products ==

=== Soup Division ===

'''Meals & Beverages:'''
* Campbell's condensed soup
* Campbell's Chunky
* Ready-to-serve soup
* Broth and stock

=== Snacks Division ===

'''Snacking products:'''
* Goldfish crackers
* Pepperidge Farm cookies
* Snyder's pretzels
* Lance crackers

=== Food Service ===

'''Commercial:'''
* Restaurant and institutional
* Schools and healthcare
* Large-format products

== Challenges ==

=== Changing Consumer Tastes ===

'''Industry shifts:'''
* Declining soup consumption
* Fresh food preferences
* Health concerns
* Millennial eating habits

=== Competition ===

'''Market dynamics:'''
* Private label growth
* Specialty food competition
* Changing retail landscape
* Online grocery

=== Portfolio Decisions ===

'''Strategic choices:'''
* Brand divestitures
* Acquisition integration
* Focus on growth areas
* Portfolio optimization

== Leadership ==

=== Dorrance Family ===

'''Family influence:'''
* Dorrance family long involvement
* Significant shareholders
* Board representation
* Historical legacy

=== Corporate Governance ===

'''Structure:'''
* Public company
* Professional management
* Board oversight
* Shareholder accountability

== Community and Culture ==

=== Pop Culture ===

'''Cultural significance:'''
* Andy Warhol artwork
* American kitchen staple
* Advertising icons (Campbell Kids)
* Nostalgia brand

=== Camden Commitment ===

'''Local investment:'''
* Headquarters maintained in Camden
* Community development support
* Local employment
* Charitable giving

=== Philanthropy ===

'''Giving:'''
* Campbell Foundation
* Hunger relief
* Community support
* Education initiatives

== Future ==

=== Strategy ===

'''Direction:'''
* Snacking growth
* Health and wellness
* E-commerce expansion
* Portfolio optimization

=== Innovation ===

'''Product development:'''
* New flavors and formats
* Health-conscious options
* Convenience focus
* Consumer trends

== See Also ==
* [[Philadelphia Food Culture]]
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]
* [[Camden, New Jersey]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com Campbell Soup Company]
* [https://www.campbells.com Campbell's]

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