The Life of Jell-O

invention on Jell-O

Apr 20, 1845

Jell-O was invented by Peter Cooper.

D-Zerta was launched

Oct 30, 1923

The Jell-O Company launched D-Zerta, which was an artificially sweetened jello variety.

Jell-O Jingle

Nov 12, 1934

A jello jingle was created, in which the letters J-E-L-L-O were sung over a rising five note musical tune.

Chocolate Jell-O

Apr 1, 1936

Chocolate jello was added to the jello history inventory and was an instant pudding, which was made with milk.

Slogan was coined

May 21, 1964

The slogan "there's always room for jello" was coined.

Jell-o No-bake dessert

Nov 10, 1966

The jello no-bake dessert line was launched, which allowed a cheesecake to be made in just fifteen minutes.

Jell-O Pudding

Apr 14, 1971

Jell-O Pudding Treats were created.

Jell-O Mousse-Style

Jun 19, 1973

Jell-O Mousse-Style dessert was invented.

Spokesman for Jell-O Pudding

Jul 5, 1974

Bill Crosby became the company's jello pudding spokesman.

New Jell-O flavors

Aug 16, 1989

General Foods merged with Kraft Foods and more new jello flavors were created, such as blueberry, watermelon, margarita and piña colada.

Green Jell-O was named official state snack

Jun 5, 2001

Green jello was declared Utah's official state snack in 2001.