The wonderoast Chicken timeline “Hopkins Food group is founded ” — 1954 “the first wonderoaster is created FUN FACT: The wonderoaster was originally call the Ranch Roaster” — 1961 “Bauer’s Meat Market, MPLS MN was the first to purchase our WondeRoaster (at the time known as Ranch Roaster). ” — 1961 “ the name wonderoast is officially created” — Late 60s “ the first Wonderoaster is purchased by a client” — 1960s “Wonderoast chicken and the New york timesWonderoast Chicken is mentioned by name in the new york times best selling book “Smart Women” written by Judy Bloom.” — 1985 “the introduction of the UPCIn the fall of 1987, the UPC is added to the WondeRoast Chicken bags to allow for ease of use for Food merchants. Bonus Fact: As the desire to cook other meats & chicken sizes in the US increased, we upsized our motors! ” — 1987 “Wonderoast chicken headquarters gets faxing capabilities” — 1989 “ Rebranding Wonderoast Chicken Wonderoast Chicken has been around for over 65 years! in honor of the past but looking forward to the future the Wonderoast Chicken name has been given a facelift with a new Workmark and updated graphics along with redesigned packaging and new website.” — 2021