1900 - 1959
1903 Moulded pulp dishes invented by Martin Keyes
1932 Chinet licensing agreement with Keyes Fibre Co. of Waterville Maine
1933 Canadian Keyes Fibre Company Limited incorporated
1934 Began to produce "Paprus" pie plates & cake circles
1947 New factory operation opened in Hantsport with improved machinery
1950s Became a supplier to self-serve supermarkets of sturdy, inexpensive pulp trays and containers
1960's
1960's Backyard BBQ trend led to improvements in Chinet picnic plates. CKF became the leading manufacturer of moulded pulp products in the Canadian market
1967 John Jodrey appointed as President
1969 Launch of the Royal Chinet line of top quality moulded pulp tableware New machinery installed to deliver harder & smoother finish
1970's
1970's Fast food restaurant chains create demand for single-use tableware
1973 John J. Jodrey appointed as Chairman of the Board
1980's
1982 Name changed from Canadian Keyes Fibre Company Limited to the bi-lingual CKF Inc.
1983 Royal Chinet Holly design launched regionally
1985 Microwaveable Royal Chinet launched Royal Chinet bowls launched
1986 Bruce J. Jodrey appointed as Vice Chairman
1988 Royal Chinet Club Packs launched
1989 John J. Jodrey retired as Chairman of the Board & appointed Honorary Chairman. Bruce J. Jodrey appointed as Chairman and CEO Royal Chinet Sunglow design pattern launched
1990's
1990 Royal Chinet larger 40 count packs launched
1993 Royal Chinet 125 count packs launched
2000 Onward
2000 New magazine advertising launched and wins awards from Marketing Magazine, the One Show and the Advertising & Design Club of Canada.
2005 Launch of NEW Celebrations rim design Royal Chinet logo updated with a red Maple Leaf to celebrate the brand's Canadian roots.