BIRTH
31 Dec 1825
Glastonbury, Mendip District, Somerset, England
DEATH
29 Dec 1903
Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey, USA
OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE
New Jersey dentist
SPOUSE(S)
Victoria C. Sherbume, Lucy Hult
1920's ad for Welch's
First United Methodist Church of Vineland, NJ
A few years after Dr. Welch's death, Welch's was producing one million gallons of juice annually, and by 1913, its revenue surpased $2 million. Today, Welch's boasts a variety of products along with its iconic grape juice. These include fruit snacks, gummies, and jam.
Welch's was purchased by The National Grape Cooperative Association and has over 10,000 acres of family-owned farms where the grapes and other fruits are harvested.
In May of 2024, Chef Gordon Ramsey was assigned the role of Chief Fruit Officer. He endorsed Welch's and the use of whole fruit as the primary ingredient in their fruit snacks.
Top left: 1948 Welch's ad for orange marmalade
Top right: 1960's Welch's Grape Juice bottles
SOURCES:
"National Grape Co-operative." Encyclopedia. Date Accessed February 13, 2025. https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/national-grape-co-operative-association-inc
"Our Story." Welch's. Date Accessed February 12, 2025. https://www.welchs.com/our-story/