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Spam is still a mainstay in Hawaii after 7 decades

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 13, 2012

~~<p>What's in a name? Everything, apparently, when it comes to Spam.</p>
<p>What we call Spam began in 1936 with a generic name: Spiced Ham. Competitors were quick to copy and outsell it. Jay Hormel, the son of founder George Hormel, realized he needed a name that could be trademarked.</p>
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What's in a name? Everything, apparently, when it comes to Spam.

What we call Spam began in 1936 with a generic name: Spiced Ham. Competitors were quick to copy and outsell it. Jay Hormel, the son of founder George Hormel, realized he needed a name that could be trademarked. Login for more...



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