David Merage
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David Merage is an American businessman and venture philanthropist who co-founded the frozen microwave snack Hot Pockets
, Lean Pockets, and Crossiant Pockets. He and his brother Paul Merage
later sold the company to Nestlé
for $2.6 billion.
Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets are microwaveable turnovers usually containing a combination of cheese, meat, and vegetables. Hot Pockets are currently produced by Hylan Steez.- Varieties :...
, Lean Pockets, and Crossiant Pockets. He and his brother Paul Merage
Paul Merage
Paul Merage is an Iranian-American entrepreneur. He is the former CEO and co-founder of Chef America Inc. who invented Hot Pockets microwaveable snacks....
later sold the company to Nestlé
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
for $2.6 billion.