A "Condensed" History Of The Campbell's Tomato Soup Can 1897 - Dr. John T. Dorrance created the first condensed soup cans for Campbell's Soup Company; orinally in an orange and blue color scheme. 1898 - A year later, the colors changed to the trademark red/white scheme that still exists today. 1900 - Campbell's soup recieves a medal of excellence at the Paris Exposition Universelle, which ...