development of food over time from the 19th-20th century By Alynlewis 1800 west african farmers began to export palm oil. 1800 New potato varieties are brought from Chile to Europe 1801 G. H. Bent Company starts producing Bent's water crackers, one of the earliest branded foods 1835 baking powder was invented 1837 Soufflé potatoes invented by accident 1886 Canada bans margarine 1892 Experimental plantations of rice in Australia begin 1904 invention of the modern hamburger 1905 creation of natural yogurt 1920 French fri introduced in the United States by returning First World War soldiers 1948 Canada lifts the ban on margarine. 1958 The instant noodle was invented 1960 The invention of the potato water gun knife revolutionizes the potato industry