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67-783: Nabisco ( / n ə ˈ b ɪ s k oʊ / , abbreviated from the earlier name National Biscuit Company ) is an American manufacturer of cookies and snacks headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey . The company is a subsidiary of Illinois -based Mondelēz International . Nabisco's 1,800,000-square-foot (170,000 m) plant in Chicago is the largest bakery in the world, employing more than 1,200 workers and producing around 320 million pounds (150 million kilograms) of snack foods annually. Its products include Chips Ahoy! , Belvita , Oreo cookies, Ritz Crackers , Teddy Grahams , Triscuit crackers, Fig Newtons , and Wheat Thins for

134-410: A bankruptcy court. On November 16, 2012, after warning the union that it would be unable to continue operations unless employees returned to work, Hostess Brands, Inc., filed a motion to change its bankruptcy filing from one of reorganization to one of liquidation, shutting down the company. The liquidation resulted in the loss of 18,500 jobs, including approximately 6,500 BCTGM members. After announcing

201-532: A commitment from the company after an earlier bankruptcy that the resources derived from the workers' concessions would be plowed back into the company, this never materialized. BCTGM President Hurt resigned from his position 6 weeks later effective January 1, 2013. On July 5, 2021, BCTGM members of Baker Workers Local 218 at the Frito-Lay factory in Topeka, Kansas, voted to strike. As of July 23, 2021 ,

268-561: A deal with the Hostess, but BCTGM, representing bakery workers, refused to agree to concessions. Teamster officials were quoted as saying that the BCTGM had chosen "to not substantively look for a solution or engage in the process". BCTGM President Frank Hurt issued a statement claiming that Hostess failed because its six management teams over the last eight years were unable to make it a profitable, successful business enterprise, and that despite

335-474: A female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.26. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

402-516: A row at Daytona International Speedway with Nabisco sponsorship. Kraft and Nabisco sponsored a part-time Sprint Cup effort in car #81 driven by Jason Keller and John Andretti and fielded by Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Nabisco also sponsored Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the 2010 Subway Jalapeño 250 at Daytona International Speedway in July 2010 with their Oreo/Ritz brands and Tony Stewart with the Ritz brand in

469-585: A strike against The Earthgrains Company (now a subsidiary of Bimbo Bakeries USA ) at a plant in Fort Payne, Alabama. The strike was brought in part to protest mandatory overtime and few days off. By August 31, 2000, the strike had spread to five other bakeries in Memphis and Chattanooga, Tennessee ; Atlanta and Forest Park, Georgia ; and Mobile, Alabama , where worker contracts had expired. At this time, around 1,565 workers were involved. By September 6,

536-475: A total of 8,983 registered voters in East Hanover Township, of which 3,950 (44.0%) were registered as Republicans , 1,984 (22.1%) were registered as Democrats , and 3,049 (33.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. East Hanover is considered as strongly Republican, with the party historically winning the township in every presidential election. In

603-772: Is affiliated with the AFL–CIO , the Canadian Labour Congress and the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF). The predecessors of today's BCTGM include the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America. The B&C began as the Journeymen's Bakers Union, organized in 1886 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Many of its original members were of German origin, and were inspired to form

670-1096: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are: John Krickus (R, Chatham Township , 2024), Director Christine Myers (R, Harding , 2025), Douglas Cabana (R, Boonton Township , 2025), Thomas J. Mastrangelo (R, Montville , 2025), Deputy Director Stephen H. Shaw (R, Mountain Lakes , 2024), Deborah Smith (R, Denville , 2024) and Tayfun Selen (R, Chatham Township, 2026) The county's constitutional officers are: Clerk Ann F. Grossi (R, Parsippany–Troy Hills , 2028), Sheriff James M. Gannon (R, Boonton Township, 2025) and Surrogate Heather Darling (R, Roxbury , 2024). As of June 2024, there were

737-741: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 26th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Pennacchio ( R , Rockaway Township ) and in the General Assembly by Brian Bergen (R, Denville Township ) and Jay Webber (R, Morris Plains ). Morris County

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804-579: Is the main highway providing local access to East Hanover. Ridgedale Avenue (County Road 632), which begins at Columbia Turnpike (County Road 510) in Florham Park and ends at New Road in Parsippany-Troy Hills, runs through East Hanover Township and provides local access to Route 10 and Interstate 280, both of which go through the county. A portion of the road also serves as the town center. NJ Transit provides bus service to Newark on

871-518: The 2000 United States census there were 11,393 people, 3,843 households, and 3,212 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,396.6 inhabitants per square mile (539.2/km ). There were 3,895 housing units at an average density of 477.5 per square mile (184.4/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 87.08% White , 0.58% African American , 0.03% Native American , 11.14% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of

938-404: The 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 67.5% of the vote (4,258 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 31.5% (1,988 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (34 votes), among the 6,312 ballots cast by the township's 8,357 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.5. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.5% of

1005-1038: The 73 route, with local service on the 872 route. The Whippany Line of the Morristown and Erie Railway , a small freight line, traverses the township. Established in 1895, the line runs from Morristown and runs through East Hanover Township and Hanover Township to Roseland . Since 2016, Taiwanese airline EVA Air , provides a private bus service to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City for customers based in New Jersey. It stops in East Hanover. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with East Hanover include: Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers%27 International Union The BCTGM

1072-701: The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union , went on strike over disagreements regarding a new labor contract with Nabisco. The National Biscuit Company acquired the Shredded Wheat Company, maker of Triscuit and Shredded Wheat cereal , and Christie, Brown & Company of Toronto in 1928, but all of the Nabisco cookie and cracker products in Canada still use

1139-927: The Cereal Partners Worldwide joint venture with Nestlé. Also in 1994, RJR acquired Rose Knox 's Knox gelatin and integrated the Shredded wheat franchise into the Post Foods portfolio. Post continues to sell the product today. In 1995, Nestlé agreed to buy the Ortega Mexican foods business from Nabisco Inc. That same year, RJR-Nabisco also acquired the North American margarine and table spreads business of Kraft foods. This purchase included Parkay, Touch of Butter and Chiffon. In 1998, Nabisco Holdings announced its sale of its margarine and egg substitute business to ConAgra . In 1997,

1206-876: The Chicago Loop in 1898, the world's first skyscraper. Pearson & Sons Bakery opened in Massachusetts in 1792, and they made a biscuit called pilot bread for consumption on long sea voyages. In 1889, William H. Moore acquired Pearson & Sons Bakery, Josiah Bent Bakery, and six other bakeries to start the New York Biscuit Company. Chicago lawyer Adolphus Green (1843–1917) started the American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company in 1890 after acquiring 40 different bakeries. Then Moore, Green, and John Gottlieb Zeller (1849–1939, founder of Richmond Steam Bakery) all merged in 1898 to form

1273-509: The nutritional facts of Planters peanuts to those of potato chips , Cheddar cheese chips, and popcorn . Technically, the commercials complied with United States Food and Drug Administration regulations, and they were allowed to continue. However, as requested by the National Advertising Division , Nabisco agreed to make fat content disclosure more conspicuous in future commercials. The company's A1 Steak Sauce

1340-563: The poverty line , including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. East Hanover operates within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under Small Municipality plan 3 form of New Jersey municipal government, as implemented as of January 1, 1992, based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission . The township is one of 18 municipalities (of

1407-417: The "National Biscuit Company", and Green was named president. Zeller was president of National Biscuit Company from 1923–1931. Nabisco celebrated its golden anniversary in 1948, and Nabisco had become the corporate name by 1971. In 1981, Nabisco merged with Standard Brands to form "Nabisco Brands", which merged with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1985 to form RJR Nabisco . Kraft General Foods acquired

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1474-507: The 11,393 counted in the 2000 census . Located between the Passaic and Whippany rivers, East Hanover shares a border with four Essex County municipalities; but only has roadways that connect the township with neighboring Livingston and Roseland . East Hanover is notably home to the North American headquarters of Mondelez International (parent company of Nabisco ) and the pharmaceutical company Novartis . The Township of Hanover

1541-466: The 2010 DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway in 2010. East Hanover, New Jersey East Hanover Township is a township in Morris County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 11,105, a decrease of 52 (−0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 11,157, which in turn reflected a decline of 236 (−2.1%) from

1608-456: The 2024 United States presidential election, Republican Donald Trump won East Hanover with 70.02% of votes cast, higher than any Republican did compared to every presidential election since 2004, including himself in both 2016 and 2020 . In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 68.4% of the vote (4,150 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 31.1% (1,888 votes), and other candidates with 0.5% (33 votes), among

1675-418: The 4,792 ballots cast by the township's 8,208 registered voters, yielding a 58.4% turnout. The East Hanover School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 908 students and 94.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The schools in

1742-598: The 564) statewide that use this form of government, which is only available to municipalities with fewer than 12,000 residents at the time of adoption. The governing body under the Small Municipality plan is comprised of the Mayor and the Township Council. The mayor is elected to a four-year term and four councilmembers are elected to three-year terms, all elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of

1809-421: The 6,107 ballots cast by the township's 8,331 registered voters (36 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 73.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 67.9% of the vote (4,452 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 30.8% (2,017 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (44 votes), among the 6,553 ballots cast by the township's 8,380 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.2%. In

1876-563: The Baby Ruth and Butterfinger brands, to Nestlé . RJR also sold LU, Belin and other European biscuit brands to Groupe Danone , only reunited in 2007 after Nabisco's present parent, Kraft Foods , bought Danone's biscuit operations for €5.3 billion. In 1994, RJR sold its breakfast cereal business (primarily the Shredded Wheat franchise) to Kraft Foods Inc. and the international licenses to General Mills , which later became part of

1943-608: The Bakery, Confectionery and Tobacco Workers (BCT). The American Federation of Grain Millers (AFGM) also has roots stemming back to the 1800s. In 1936, the National Council of Grain Processors was formed when a number of smaller grain milling unions agreed to unite as a national union under the banner of the American Federation of Labor, one of the early umbrella organizations for labor unions. In 1941,

2010-432: The Nabisco cold cereals from RJR Nabisco in 1993, and the cereal brands are now owned by Post Holdings . In 1999, Nabisco acquired Favorite Brands International . In 2000, Philip Morris Companies Inc. acquired Nabisco and merged it with Kraft Foods in one of the largest mergers in the food industry. In 2011, Kraft Foods announced that it was splitting into a grocery company and a snack food company. Nabisco became part of

2077-592: The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus became concerned with an ad campaign for Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts. The initial commercial featured a man and monkey deserted on an island. They discover a crate of Planters peanuts and rejoice in the peanuts' positive health facts. Nabisco made a detailed statement describing how their peanuts were healthier than most other snack products, going as far as comparing

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2144-649: The National Biscuit Company introduced a snack in a sealed packet called the Peanut Sandwich Packet. They soon added the Sorbetto Sandwich Packet. These allowed salesmen to sell to soda fountains , road stands, milk bars , lunch rooms , and news stands. Sales increased, and the company started to use the name NAB in 1928. The term Nabs today is used to generically mean any type of snack crackers, most commonly in

2211-543: The November general election. Councilmembers are elected on a staggered basis in a three-year cycle, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2024 , East Hanover's Mayor is Republican Joseph Pannullo, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. He has been serving as mayor since January 1, 2008. The Township Council is comprised of Council President Carolyn M. Jandoli (R, 2024), Brian T. Brokaw Sr. (R, 2025), Frank A. DeMaio Jr. (R, 2026) and Michael Martorelli (R, 2026). In February 2023,

2278-603: The United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, and other parts of South America. All Nabisco cookie or cracker products are branded Christie in Canada, after Canadian baker William Mellis Christie . Christie's flagship bakery in Toronto was demolished after Mondelēz shut it down in 2013. Nabisco opened corporate offices as the National Biscuit Company in the Home Insurance Building in

2345-459: The brands of Fleishmann's, Blue Bonnet and Parkay had sales of $ 480 million. It also sold its College Inn broth brand to HJ Heinz and its Venezuelan Del Monte operations to Del Monte Foods. In 1999, RJR Nabisco's food and tobacco empire fell apart when they sold its international tobacco division to Japan Tobacco for $ 7.8 billion. In 2000 Nabisco Holdings together with several investors (as Finalrealm) acquired United Biscuits , As part of

2412-508: The company's liquidation, Hostess Brands published a notice announcing that the business is unprofitable under its current cost structure, much of which is determined by union wages and pension costs, describing their offer to the BCTGM as having included wage, benefit and work rule concessions and giving Hostess Brands' 12 unions a 25 percent ownership stake in the company, representation on its board of directors and $ 100 million in reorganized Hostess Brands' debt. The Teamsters Union had reached

2479-546: The constituent municipalities, with East Hanover Township assigned three seats. Saint Rose of Lima Academy was a Catholic school for students in preschool through eighth grade that operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson . The school was closed at the end of the 2015–2016 school year. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 58.58 miles (94.28 km) of roadways, of which 47.53 miles (76.49 km) were maintained by

2546-578: The council was renamed the American Federation of Grain Processors and in 1948 was reorganized as the AFGM. Shared goals and shared industries led to the January 1, 1999, merger between the BCT and AFGM, creating the modern BCTGM. Because the predecessors of BCTGM organized workers in the U.S. and Canada, they included the word "International" in their name. On August 26, 2000, approximately 680 BCTGM workers began

2613-729: The district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Frank J. Smith Elementary School with 322 students in grades Pre-K–2, Central Elementary School with 289 students in grades 3–5 and East Hanover Middle School with 289 students in grades 6–8. Students in ninth through twelfth grades for public school are served by the Hanover Park Regional High School District , attending Hanover Park High School in East Hanover, together with students from Florham Park . The district also serves students from

2680-620: The end of 1957, many local unions voted to disaffiliate and form a new American Bakery and Confectionery Workers' International Union . B&C was thrown out of the AFL–CIO and the ABC was admitted in its place. After 11 years of feuding, in 1969, the two organizations reunited under the B&;C name. The Tobacco Workers International Union was founded in 1895. As it and the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America shared many common goals, both organizations merged in 1978, creating

2747-430: The mayor and the four council members, all of whom had been elected as Democrats, changed their political affiliation and became Republicans. East Hanover Township is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 26th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey

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2814-525: The moral and spiritual over the evil and the material". A symbol previously used to represent Christ's redemption of the world. The current update of the familiar Nabisco trademark was designed by American typographer and graphic designer Gerard Huerta , who has created many famous logos for corporate identity and branding as well as the movie and music industries, such as AC/DC 's. From 2002–2005, Nabisco and Kraft jointly sponsored both Dale Earnhardt , Inc., and Roush Racing . Earnhardt Jr. won four races in

2881-478: The municipality, 7.61 miles (12.25 km) by Morris County and 3.44 miles (5.54 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Interstate 280 is the most prominent highway within East Hanover Township, though there are no exits within the township. The nearest exits, 1 and 4, are both just outside the township in neighboring Parsippany-Troy Hills and Roseland, respectively. Route 10

2948-547: The name Christie. It also acquired F.H. Bennett Company, maker of Milk-Bone dog biscuits, in 1931. In 1971, Nabisco bought J. B. Williams Co., a privately-owned pharmaceuticals manufacturer. Williams continued to operate as a separate subsidiary . Nabisco sold Williams to Beecham Group in 1982 after nearly a decade of slumping sales. In 1981, Nabisco merged with Standard Brands , maker of Planters Nuts, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars, Royal gelatin, Fleischmann's and Blue Bonnet margarines, amongst others. The company

3015-464: The neighboring community of Hanover Township at Whippany Park High School in the Whippany section of Hanover Township. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 642 students and 58.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of

3082-423: The population of the area has increased. Originally encompassing large portions of Morris County and parts of both Sussex and Warren County , Hanover Township became too unwieldy for a single local government and municipalities split off from the township over time. East Hanover was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1928, from portions of Hanover Township , based on

3149-432: The population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

3216-438: The population. As of the 2000 Census, 35.6% of East Hanover residents were of Italian ancestry, the 15th-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States, and sixth-highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry. There were 3,843 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had

3283-417: The population. Of the 3,893 households, 31.2% had children under the age of 18; 69.4% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.1% were non-families. Of all households, 16.3% were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22. 21.5% of

3350-552: The results of a referendum held on May 9, 1928, that split off both East Hanover Township and Parsippany–Troy Hills from Hanover Township. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 8.10 square miles (20.98 km ), including 7.88 square miles (20.40 km ) of land and 0.23 square miles (0.58 km ) of water (2.79%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

3417-420: The sale of "A.2." sauce as well as attorney's fees. Nabisco's trademark is a diagonal ellipse with a series of antenna-like lines protruding from the top ("Orb and Cross" or Globus cruciger ). It forms the base of its logo and can be seen imprinted on Oreo cookies, in addition to Nabisco product boxes and literature. The trademark is derived from a medieval Venetian printer's mark that represented "the triumph of

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3484-419: The snack-food business, which took the name Mondelēz International . The first use of the name Nabisco was in a cracker brand produced by National Biscuit Company in 1901. The firm later introduced Fig Newtons , Nabisco Wafers, Anola Wafers, Barnum's Animal Crackers (1902), Cameos (1910), Lorna Doones (1912), Oreos (1912), and Famous Chocolate Wafers (1924, which would be discontinued in 2023). In 1924,

3551-459: The southern US. As of July 16, 2021, parent company Mondelēz International made the decision to close the Fair Lawn plant after 63 years forcing the majority of the 600 employees to move on and/or retire, accept jobs with other businesses or transfer within the company. In August 2021, over 1,000 workers at several bakeries and distribution centers throughout the United States, organized under

3618-467: The strike had continued for more than two weeks. Workers spoke out about 12-hour, 7-day work weeks, stagnant wages, and inhumane conditions in the plant such as a lack of air conditioning. Speaking to Vice's Motherland , 37-year employee and union steward Mark McCarter urged consumers to boycott Frito-Lay and Pepsi products for the duration of the strike. Starting on August 10, 2021, Nabisco employees from several bakeries and distribution centers across

3685-416: The strike had expanded to eight more plants. Around 2,700 workers were involved, a total of 12% of Earthgrains' workforce. The strike eventually grew to a maximum of 27 bakeries before it was ended with the ratification of a new contract at Fort Payne on September 22. On November 9, 2012, the BCTGM went on strike at bakeries operated by Hostess Brands , to protest contract changes forced upon its members by

3752-540: The township include Cooks Bridge, Hanover, Hanover Neck and Swinefield Bridge. The township borders the Morris County municipalities Florham Park , Hanover Township , Montville , Parsippany–Troy Hills ; and the Essex County municipalities Fairfield Township , Livingston , Roseland , and West Caldwell . The 2010 United States census counted 11,157 people, 3,893 households, and 3,149 families in

3819-464: The township. The population density was 1,413.7 per square mile (545.8/km ). There were 3,976 housing units at an average density of 503.8 per square mile (194.5/km ). The racial makeup was 85.11% (9,496) White , 0.83% (93) Black or African American , 0.08% (9) Native American , 11.92% (1,330) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.94% (105) from other races , and 1.11% (124) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.38% (600) of

3886-532: The transaction, United Biscuits acquired Nabisco's European businesses and divested Far East (China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) business to Nabisco. Nabisco became a leading shareholder in United Biscuits (the position that inherited by Kraft Foods until 2006). The Altria Group (formerly Philip Morris) acquired Nabisco (sans Bubble Yum which was sold to Hershey ) in 2000 for about $ 19.2 billion. Philip Morris then combined Nabisco with Kraft. That acquisition

3953-694: The union by the Deutsch-Amerikanische Blicker-Zeitung . It was chartered by the American Federation of Labor in 1887, and soon extended its jurisdiction to cover the candy and ice cream industries, leading it to change its name. In 1936, it was joined by the Amalgamated Food Workers of America . In the late 1950s, the B&C, as it was called, was riven by accusations of corruption against its president, James G. Cross . In response, at

4020-520: The vote (3,075 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 24.6% (1,017 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (38 votes), among the 4,253 ballots cast by the township's 8,193 registered voters (123 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 51.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 67.2% of the vote (3,222 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 24.8% (1,189 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.9% (282 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (21 votes), among

4087-428: Was $ 116,528 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 16,406) and the median family income was $ 122,074 (+/− $ 5,756). Males had a median income of $ 74,054 (+/− $ 9,723) versus $ 42,500 (+/− $ 12,460) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 49,755 (+/− $ 5,660). About 2.5% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. As of

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4154-416: Was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 82,133, and the median income for a family was $ 88,348. Males had a median income of $ 58,333 versus $ 36,069 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 32,129. About 1.3% of families and 1.7% of the population were below

4221-652: Was approved by the Federal Trade Commission subject to the divestiture of products in five areas: three Jell-O and Royal brands types of products (dry-mix gelatin dessert, dry-mix pudding, no-bake desserts), intense mints (such as Altoids), and baking powder. Kraft Foods, at the time also a subsidiary of Altria, merged with Nabisco. In 2006, Nabisco sold its Milk-Bone pet snacks to Del Monte Foods Co. for $ 580 million. Altria spun-off Kraft Food along with its Nabisco subsidiary in 2007. In January 2007, Kraft sold Cream of Wheat to B&G Foods . In 1997,

4288-715: Was established on December 7, 1720, and named in honor of the British King George I of the German dynastic House of Hanover . The boundaries of East Hanover are defined by the joining of two rivers, the Whippany River to the west and north and the Passaic River to the east and north. This geographic effect led to the early name of East Hanover, "Hanover Neck." Since the creation of Hanover Township in 1720, its size has been considerably decreased as

4355-904: Was in auction with two bidders: F. Ross Johnson , the company's president and CEO, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts , a private equity partnership. The company was sold to KKR in what was then the biggest leveraged buyout in history, described in the book Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco , and a subsequent film . In 1989, RJR Nabisco Inc. sold its Chun King foods division to Yeo Hiap Seng Limited and Fullerton Holdings Pte. Ltd for $ 52 million to reduce its debt from its $ 24.5 billion buyout by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. In December 1989, RJR Nabisco sold its Del Monte canned fruits and vegetables business in South America to Polly Peck International PLC . One year later, in 1990 RJR Nabisco sold Curtiss Candy, which owned

4422-603: Was the subject of a suit filed against Arnie Kaye in US District Court on March 13, 1990. Kaye's delicatessen used a homemade sauce called "A2 Sauce," sold in both the International Deli and Stew Leonard's supermarkets in Westport, Connecticut . Summary judgement was rendered on March 18, 1991 by Judge Eginton who found in favor of Nabsico and ordered that they were entitled to recoup all profits from

4489-494: Was then renamed Nabisco Brands, Inc. At that time, it also acquired the Life Savers brand from the E.R. Squibb Company , makers of Bubble Yum & Care-free gum. Commercials were revised as a result of the merger by January 1983. In 1985, Nabisco was bought by R.J. Reynolds , forming "RJR Nabisco". After three years of mixed results, the company became one of the hotspots in the 1980s leveraged buyout mania. The company

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