Standard Brands was originally put together by J. P. Morgan. It was to be a leading player in its field like Standard Oil, so the name "Standard" was, at the time, a plus. The brands included Chase and Sanborn coffee, Planter's peanuts, Fleischmann's Yeast (founded by Elizabeth Holmes' great great great grandfather).
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Standard Brands was originally put together by J. P. Morgan. It was to be a leading player in its field like Standard Oil, so the name "Standard" was, at the time, a plus. The brands included Chase and Sanborn coffee, Planter's peanuts, Fleischmann's Yeast (founded by Elizabeth Holmes' great great great grandfather).