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Turn of the Century/Pre-Depression
- Reproducible food became prominent due to the first world war
- The first color additives were added to food
- The process for canning was improved and refined
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First FDA law passed
Prevented interstate commerce of misbranded or adulterated foods (Pure Food and Drug Act) -
World War I
Processed rations were created to feed military -
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Great Depression/WWII & After
- millions served in breadlines and food kitchens because of Great Depression
- Plastic production nearly quadrupled during WWII
- Many of the same pre-packaged foods for soldiers became available to the public after the war
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Great Depression Food
Soup Kitchen from the Great Depression -
FSCC Begins Food Stamp Plan
food stamps first introduced -
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From Convenience to Nutrition
- Food in the 50s was characterized by convenience and new innovations in the availability of processed food
- Counter culturalists of the 60s pushed back against the use of processed foods
- Regulations began to target the use of DDT concerning safety
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First Microwave
Amana Corp. sold the first countertop microwave -
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Organic Movement and Food Safety
- DDT was banned, sparking an organic movement
- FDA was established as an official agency of DHHS
- In 1990, the first Ph.D in food science was offered
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McDonald's Nugget
First McDonalds Chicken nugget added to the menu -
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Modern Food Science & Systems
- In 1994 First GMO produce hit shelves (a tomato with longer shelf life)
- Global emphasis shifts to food security for all countries
- Cultural assimilation due to advances in technology and communication has lead to the introduction of many international foods
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First GMO
First GMO tomato hit the shelves boasting a longer shelf life