"Pop-Tarts Inventor William 'Bill' Post Passes Away at 96"
TL;DR
William "Bill" Post, a key figure in the creation of Pop-Tarts, has passed away at the age of 96. Credited as part of the Kellogg team, he helped develop the iconic toaster pastries, which were launched in 1964 with four original flavors. Post, a former plant manager at Hekman Biscuit Company, became a brand ambassador for Kellogg after retiring and shared the Pop-Tart story with young people, emphasizing his immigrant background and God's goodness.
- William ‘Bill’ Post, inventor of Pop-Tarts, dies aged 96 The Guardian US
- William Post, Who Helped Create Pop-Tarts, Dies at 96 The New York Times
- Creator Of One Of The World's Most Beloved Breakfast Treats Has Died Yahoo! Voices
- Pop-Tart inventor, who grew up in GR, dies at 96 WOODTV.com
- William 'Bill' Post, former Elmhurst resident who helped invent Pop-Tarts, has died Chicago Tribune
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