Calumet Baking Powder Company
Illustration of the Calumet factory in 1920 | |
| Company type | Private (1889–1929) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Founder | William Monroe Wright |
| Fate | Acquired by General Foods, becoming a brand |
Key people | Warren Wright, Sr. |
| Products | Baking powder |
| Brands | Calumet |
The Calumet Baking Powder Company was an American food company established in 1889 in Chicago, Illinois, by William Monroe Wright to manufacture baking powder. Calumet operated independently until it was acquired by General Foods in 1929.
As of April 2024, Calumet is a brand owned by Kraft Heinz whose baking powder is produced by its Kraft Foods division.