Lender's Bagels

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Lender's Bagels is a brand of bagels that was founded in 1927 by Harry Lender, a Polish immigrant, in New Haven, Connecticut. The company is known for being one of the first to introduce bagels to a mass market in the United States, making them a staple in American households.

History

Harry Lender started the business by baking bagels in a small bakery and delivering them to local grocery stores. The company grew steadily, and in the 1950s, Harry's sons, Murray and Sam Lender, joined the business. They played a significant role in expanding the company's reach.

In the 1960s, Lender's Bagels pioneered the process of freezing bagels, which allowed them to be distributed nationwide. This innovation was crucial in making bagels a popular breakfast item across the country. The company continued to grow and was eventually acquired by Kraft Foods in 1984. Later, it became part of Conagra Brands.

Products

Lender's Bagels offers a variety of bagel flavors, including plain, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, and everything bagels. They also produce bagel sandwiches and mini bagels. The bagels are available in both refrigerated and frozen forms, catering to different consumer preferences.

Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing process of Lender's Bagels involves mixing high-quality ingredients, shaping the dough into bagels, boiling them, and then baking them to perfection. The bagels are then either refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness until they reach the consumer.

Cultural Impact

Lender's Bagels played a significant role in popularizing bagels in the United States. Before their mass production and distribution, bagels were primarily found in Jewish communities. Today, bagels are a common breakfast item enjoyed by people of various backgrounds.

See Also

• Bagel
• Kraft Foods
• Conagra Brands
• New Haven, Connecticut