How Wealthy Are These Family Dynasties?

Published on May 14, 2019 By Chloe Draws

The Dorrance Family

Fortune: $17.1B Business: Campell’s Soup Industry: FoodFamous Member: John Dorrance, Jr.

In 1897, John Dorrance created a formula to condense soup, soon making him an industry legend. If you’ve ever been stuck at home and eaten a warmed-up can of Campbell’s, then you can thank Dorrance: his family owns Campbell’s Soup.

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The business has passed through the family for years, with 11 Dorrances currently running Campbell’s day-to-day affairs. Pepperidge Farms, Prego, and V8 are also parts of Campbell’s and bring in huge profits. One of America’s first dynasties!