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  • 1952

    • The VEGEMITE brand reflects its association with the American company Kraft.
    • For the first time, Kraft’s logo – a K in a hexagon – appears on the VEGEMITE spread label.


    1954

    • The ‘Happy Little Vegemites’ jingle is aired on radio, and captures the essence of the time and promotes the idea of a healthy, ‘lucky country’ where living standards are rising rapidly.

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  • 1956

    • The ‘Happy Little Vegemites’ jingle is turned into an advertisement for television, at the same time broadcasting of the Olympic Games begins in Melbourne.
    • VEGEMITE spread becomes available in a lightweight, clear glass jar.


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