John T. Dorrance

John T. Dorrance, inventor of condensed soup and making Campbell Soup a household name.

Dr. John T. Dorrance, Ph.D., a renowned scientist, made a significant career shift by joining Joseph Campbell’s struggling canning and preserving company in Camden in 1887. It was during his tenure with Campbell that Dr. Dorrance invented condensed soup, propelling Campbell Soup to global recognition. His remarkable acumen in both science and business propelled him up the ranks, culminating in his election as president of Campbell Soup in 1914. Tragically, Dr. Dorrance passed away on September 21, 1930, due to heart disease at his residence in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. His brother, Arthur Dorrance, succeeded him as President. To this day, the Dorrance family maintains significant stock holdings in Campbell Soup, preserving their influential role within the company.


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