Oh, how sweet it is! That’s what your family will say when you top their pancakes or waffles with Pearl Milling Company Original Syrup. It’s guaranteed to make everyday breakfasts a little sweeter, and mornings a little easier. Though new to shelves, Pearl Milling Company has been a part of our story for over 130 years. Pearl Milling Company was a small mill in the bustling town of St. Joseph, Missouri. Using a pearl milling technique, they produced flour, cornmeal, and, beginning in 1889, the famous self-rising pancake mix that would go on to be known as Aunt Jemima. Our pancakes have been bringing smiles to the breakfast table ever since. Last June, PepsiCo and The Quaker Oats Company made a commitment to change the name and image of Aunt Jemima, recognizing that they do not reflect our core values. As part of its rebranding journey, Pearl Milling Company set out to fulfill two promises: to continue delivering the same great-tasting products families have enjoyed for over a century and to inspire moments that matter around the breakfast table and in communities. With a commitment to community impact, the brand developed P.E.A.R.L. Pledge (Prosperity, Empowerment, Access, Representation and Leadership) as a platform to help address societal barriers faced by Black women and girls. Recognizing the importance of Black women in the brand’s history, P.E.A.R.L. Pledge will focus on providing funding to organizations helping to meet the significant needs facing Black women and girls today, such as gaps in food security and inadequate access to financial and educational resources.
