Shedd's Peanut Butter

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Shedd's was an American brand of peanut butter, from the manufacturer of Shedd's Spread.

The brand is remembered for its availability in buckets, originally tin, and later, plastic, which could be reused as sand buckets for sandboxes and beach play. [1] The product was discontinued in the 1980s, with the Shedd's brand now part of Unilever.

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References

  1. Elliott Bragg, Amy (26 March 2022). "The surprising Detroit stories behind La Choy, Mario Olives and Country Crock". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved 18 November 2023.