A Listing of Important Events by Year:

1979
- Peta Bakeries, Inc. founded by John Kashou in Milwaukee WI
- First product baked is 6" White Pita Bread


1980
- John's brother George Kashou joins company to lead sales effort
- New accounts established beyond Wisconsin


1982
- Whole Wheat items added to the production schedule


1983
- Peta Bakeries changes name to Kangaroo Brands, Inc.


1985
- Company builds new, larger bakery on Milwaukee's Northside


1986
- Kangaroo established as a Midwest Regional Brand
- New Product Launched: 4" Cinnamon Raisin Mini Pitas


1987
- Pita Innovation: Kangaroo launches world's first Pre-cut Pita Pocket
- New building expansion to increase production and storage


1989
- Kangaroo brand/customers gain strength outside Midwest
- Custom pita shapes/sizes baked for foodservice operators


1990
- Complete package redesign to provide continuity
- First television commercial produced and tested in Seattle WA


1992
- "Brat Pocket" created for use with Johnsonville Brats


1995
- New Product Launched: Sloppy Joe Pockets


1996
- Complete package redesign to emphasize the "pocket" in pita


1997
- "Pockets" the Kangaroo Mascot is born


2000
- Y2K phenomenon causes ovens to overheat, bread burns for hours
- Pockets is used on package for the first time


2001
- First company website published to world wide web
- New Product Launched: Pre-opened Salad Pockets


2002
- Salad Pockets awarded "Best New Product" at International Food Show


2003
- Kangaroo begins exporting to Canada
- New Product Launched: Whole Wheat Salad Pockets


2004
- Exporting expands to Korea, Mexico
- New Product Launched: Whole Grain Breakfast Pockets
- Company wins IQ Award (Innovative Quotient) for Salad Pockets


2005
- Exporting expands to US Military Commissaries in Europe
- New Product Launched: Whole Grain Sandwich Pockets
- 2nd Television commercial produced, runs in SE Wisconsin


2006
- New Product Launched: All Natural Baked Pita Chips
- New Product Launched: All Natural Omelet Pita
- New Product Launched: All Natural Whole Grain Sandwich Pockets
- Kangaroo acquires/renovates new building to expand capacity
- Exporting expands to South America