Vegemite (correct spelling) dates back to 1922 and the Fred Walker Co, which became the Kraft Walker Co in 1926 and Kraft in 1951. Dr Cyril P Callister (Australia's leading food technologists in the '20s and 30s) developed a spread from brewers yeast (one of the richest know natural sources of Vitamin B). The NAME was given after a competition for the best name (50 pound prizemoney). For a while, the name was changed to Pawill (to compete with the English Marmite(!! can you believe it!?). Vegemite was an important contribution to the war effort (WW II) - nutritional value was recognised. (But I ALSO think it may explain why the US didn't enter the war until a bit later). If there is sufficient demand I could persuade someone here to scan in the 5-page 'Vegemite in History' document to distribute. Incidentally, Vegemite is a great addition to some soups, gravy, and spread thinly on bread used to make toasted cheese sandwiches. David Yates PS Australians wonder about Oreo cookies too! |
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