JMS
Maple Leaf Foods
Where's the meat?
Dogs, dogs, and more dogs
Could be any kinda dog??
100

What does JMS stand for? 

John Metz Schneider,

100

What year did Maple Leaf Foods start producing food for consumers? 

In 1898, The Maple Leaf brand first appeared in 1898, but the company you know today formed in 1991. That year, Maple Leaf Mills Limited joined Canada Packers Inc. to create Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s leading food processors. 

100

What year was Lightlife founded?

In 1979, LightLife® is founded in an old, converted car wash as “Tempeh Works” and launches the very first tempeh product into the mainstream market. 

100

When was the hot dog's invented?


Frankfurt (officially Frankfurt am Main) claims that the hot dog was invented there in 1487, pointing to the word frankfurter as proof of the hot dog’s roots in the city. In fact, in 1987, Frankfurt threw a huge celebration honouring the 500th anniversary of the hot dog.

100

What type of dog does Gail own? 

Gail has two Dobermans. 

200

What did John M Schnider do before he started making sausages? 

He earned a dollar a day in a Kitchener button factory and set up a sausage-making business in the basement of his home. For two years he kept his factory job while building up a thriving market for his sausage in his spare time. 

200

What year did MLF purchase Pioneer French Bakery? 

In 1996, MLF also acquired hamilton Based Bella Pasta.

200

What year did Lightlife launch Smart Dogs? 

In 1993, LightLife® launched Smart Dogs®, now the #1 best-selling plant-based hot dog in the United States. 

200

What is the difference between sausages and hot dogs?

Sausage is a broad term describing ground meat encased with herbs and spices. Casings may be either natural or synthetic. Hot dogs are a type of sausage.

The meat in a hot dog is more finely ground than in a sausage, giving the hot dog a smoother texture. The spice mix in a hot dog is generally milder than in a sausage.

But the sausage didn’t become a hot dog until it was paired with its signature bun. So whom should we credit for that innovation?

200

What dogs is preferred by the British Royal family? 

The royal corgis are the Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs formerly owned by Queen Elizabeth II and her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

300

What year did JMS sell its first sausage? 

In 1890 J.M.’s first satisfied customers were his neighbours. He began selling sausages, made to his family’s recipes, out of his home on Courtland Ave. 

300

What year did MLF start processing for a new pre-cooked bacon? 

In 1999, the new Maple Leaf pork processing plant in Brandon Manitoba, received its license and began production, for Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon. 

300

What year did Greenleaf Foods become 100% carbon neutral? 

In 2020, Greenleaf Foods, SPC becomes a 100% carbon neutral company. 

300

Who introduced the hot dog bun?

Germans traditionally serve bread with sausages, but who invented the modern hot dog bun? On this topic, too, there is controversy. Because street-meat vendors walked every city block in the late 1800s, it’s hard to know who did what first. But we do know that some stories that persist on the internet are definitely not true.

300

What type of dog is in the target ads in the us?

The breed of dog in the Target commercials is the Bull Terrier.

400

What year did the Courtland facility open? 

In 1925 success allowed J.M. to expand operations into a brand new plant on Courtland Ave in Kitchener. The entire town was invited to the opening. 

400

What year did MLF purchase JMS?

In 2004, Maple Leaf Foods acquired JMS. 

400

What is tempeh?

Tempeh is made with fermented soybeans and packed with plant-based protein, fibre and a delicious umami flavour. Just add tempeh to take your meal to the next level.


400

When did the first hot dog cart open and where? 

Around 1867, Charles Feltman opened what may have been the first hot dog cart on Coney Island.

400

What type of dog is best known for tracking?

any 1 of 4. 

Tracking dog breeds like German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, Belgian Malinois, and Labrador Retrievers exemplify these traits and are some of the best companions you can have in search and rescue missions.

500

what year did the Dutch Girl first appear in JMS advertising? 

In 1959, A store poster for Schneiders® prominently featured the now-famous Dutch Girl, who was trademarked in 1955 

500

What year did MLF acquire Lightlife? 

In 2017, Maple Leaf Foods expanded its protein portfolio into plant-based protein. 

500

What year did Lightlife products become available in Canada? 

In 2018, Lightlife started selling SKUs to select retailers throughout Canada. 

500

What is the largest-selling hot dog brand in America?

The most popular brand of hot dogs in the US is Nathan’s, followed by Hebrew National and Oscar Meyer.

500

How many types of hot dogs does Maple Leaf Foods produce?  

Maple Leaf Foods produces 34 types of hot dogs across 10 different brands.