Charles Sanna
BornNovember 9, 1917
Philadelphia
DiedMarch 13, 2019 (aged 101)
Madison, Wisconsin
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
OccupationInventor
Known forSwiss Miss
Children5
Parent(s)Anthony Sanna
Anna Romona

Charles Sanna (November 9, 1917, Philadelphia – March 13, 2019, Madison, Wisconsin) was an American inventor, best known for inventing Swiss Miss instant hot chocolate.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Sam (April 2, 2019). "Charles Sanna, Man Behind Swiss Miss Cocoa, Dies at 101". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Katz, Brigit (April 5, 2019). "Charles Sanna's Cocoa Packets Changed the Way We Drink Hot Chocolate". Smithsonian. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Aadland, Chris (February 9, 2019). "Know Your Madisonian: Instant hot cocoa drinkers have Charles Sanna to thank". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Hagerty, James R. (March 22, 2019). "Charles Sanna, Seeking Use for Surplus Milk Powder, Invented Swiss Miss". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2019.


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