Gerber baby food is a brand of baby food products that are made specifically for infants and toddlers. Gerber baby food began being distributed in 1928. The father and son team of Frank and Daniel Gerber got the idea from Daniel's wife, Dorothy. They went through a lengthy research process before the made the decision to produce the baby food. They tested the products, consulted with nutritional experts, gave out samples, and conducted market research before going ahead with the project.http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Gerber-Products-Company-Company-History.html Gerber's baby food product line includes cereal, yogurt, and organic and regular baby food that is available in three different stages, 1st foods, 2nd foods, and 3rd foods.http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/Products/Product_Results.aspx?PCatId=1ed6eb6b-4828-400b-be86-9c6491a530d5 In 2007, Gerber was purchased by Nestle for 5.5 billion dollars.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/12/AR2007041200372.html
Gerber baby foods are designed for the many different stages a child goes through as they grow and develop. The foods are labeled with milestone symbols to make it easy for the parents to choose the right stage for their child.http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/nutrition_and_feeding/SHSH_Resource_Center.aspx They offer a variety of different baby food options that include cereal, fruits, vegetables, meats, desserts, and yogurts.
Gerber's Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Resouece Center
Gerber started out concerned with nutritional value in 1928, and they still stand by that today. Their Start Healthy, Stay Healthy resource center gives parents a place to go in order to find out nutritional information about the food they are feeding their baby.http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/nutrition_and_feeding/SHSH_Resource_Center.aspx The resource center supplies parents with a nutrition guide, nutritional booklets, and experts that are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day.http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/nutrition_and_feeding/SHSH_Resource_Center.aspx Gerber has teamed up with several health organizations, experts, and professionals so that they can stay up to date on the nutritional guidelines.http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/nutrition_and_feeding/SHSH_Resource_Center.aspx
Start Healthy, Stay Healthy: Gerber Baby Foods
This video discusses the Start Healthy, Stay Healthy program. Nutritional experts and parents each talk about the nutritional value of Gerber baby food. The video also tells about how the product is delivered and tracked. Gerber uses health professionals and organizations to help them stay up to date on any recent changes made in the nutritional guidelines.
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Production began
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Frank and Daniel Gerber
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Varieties
Cereal, fruits, vegetables, meats, desserts, and yogurts.
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They offer nutritional guidance with their StartHealthy, Stay Healthy resource center
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Gerber also has organic baby food options.
