For example, frozen vegetables were invented by Clarence Birdseye, owner of a produce business at the turn of the century.

The company was founded by a Brooklyn native whose name is still a staple in any grocer's freezer case: Clarence Birdseye.

This spotlight with a reflector back was invented by Clarence Birdseye (1886-1956), who is better known for developing methods for quick-freezing foods.

Clarence Birdseye offered his quick-frozen foods to the public.

Beginning in 1929, Clarence Birdseye offered his quick-frozen foods to the public.

Yes: canned creamed corn, as in the Green Giant or Clarence Birdseye.

Some may credit Clarence Birdseye with inventing frozen meals.

Clarence Birdseye invented a process for frozen food in 1925.

Or Clarence Birdseye, who invented the process for freezing foods.

December 9 - Clarence Birdseye, American founder of the modern frozen food industry (died 1956)