Land O’Lakes butter was commonly known for the Native American mascot named Mia on the packaging. She was first created in 1928. But in 2012, backlash about racial stereotyping made the company drop the character entirely.
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Fun Fact: Land O’ Lakes Butter Changing The Industry
Land O’Lakes butter actually helped revolutionize the industry as butter before they were founded was more commonly made from sour cream than it was from milk.
Fun Fact: How Land O’ Lakes Butter Got Its Name
The name of the butter company Land O’Lakes was created in 1924 and is based on the nickname of Minnesota being the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Before that, it was known as the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association.
Fun Fact: Founding of Land O’ Lakes Butter
Land O’Lakes butter was founded on July 8th, 1921 in St. Paul Minnesota. At 103 years old, it’s one of the oldest companies in the United States of America.
Fun Fact: Minnesota Etymology
Minnesota is named after a Dakota language word for “sky-tinted water”.