Food Evolution

By Layneisforu

  • World War 1

    World War 1
  • Period: to

    World War 1

    1. Food was essential for this period of time so soldiers would not have to spend time looking and foraging for food.
    2. During WW1 soldiers mainly ate tinned rations and hard biscuits.
    3. During ww1 the U.S. began to take interest in how we made, packed, shipped, and ate food, and what that food was doing for our bodies.
  • Period: to

    The 50s

    1. Convenience foods were being sought in the supermarkets.
    2. Convenience foods or easy meals were developed and sold.
    3. In 1952, supermarkets started selling oven ready frozen foods.

  • The 50s

    The 50s
  • Period: to

    60-80

    1. Better food quality was introduced and governed by the FDA and USDA.
    2. In 1962, space food was developed and packaged in aluminum tubes.
    3. vegetarianism and organic food production started to be on the rise.

  • 60-80

    60-80
  • Period: to

    80-2000

    1. Food safety started to become prominent.
    2. International foods started to be introduced and be available to everyone.
    3. In 1994 GMO foods were introduced.

  • 80-2000

    80-2000
  • Period: to

    2000-24

    1. In 2019 plant based meats hit the mainstream and became popular.
    2. Meal kits were introduced in 2011.
    3. In 2008, food trucks became popular.

  • 2000-24

    2000-24