The Sweet History Of Kool-Aid: Nebraska’s Iconic Invention
The Beginnings Of Edwin Perkins’ Vision: In 1927, Edwin Perkins, an entrepreneur from Hastings, Nebraska, revolutionized the beverage industry by inventing Kool-Aid. Born in Lewis, Iowa, in 1889, Perkins moved to Nebraska during his youth and developed a fascination with chemistry and product innovation while working in his father’s general store. This curiosity led him to experiment with prepackaged foods like Jell-O, which later inspired his own creations.