Jamie Callister

Today more than 22 million jars of Vegemite are sold each year, but when the salty black paste was first produced in 1923, the public wasn't interested. In fact, it took another fifteen years and a world war before we embraced it. The Man Who Invented Vegemite spans the Gold Rush, the Depression, and two world wars, opening a fascinating...

'An amazing yarn' Sydney Morning Herald Today Vegemite is recognised around the world, but when the salty black paste was first produced in 1923, the public wasn't interested. In fact, it took another 15 years and a world war before we embraced it. Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what would become Australia's most...