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Glass Canning
Nicholas Appert invents glass canning. -
Tin Canning Method
Peter Durand introduced the method for storing food in "unbreakable" tin cans -
Theodore Roosevelt Drug Law
Theodore Roosevelt passes the Pure Food & Drug Act, kicking of the evolution of the FDA -
Refrigeration American
The first electric refrigerator invented by Fred W. Wolf for domestic use. -
Fair Packaging Labeling Act
Lyndon Johnson passes the Fair Packaging Labeling Act which was a big part of regulations when it comes to labeling that packaging designers follow to this day. -
Plastic Bottles
engineer Nathaniel Wyeth patented the first plastic bottles able to withstand the pressure of carbonated liquids and a cheaper alternative to glass bottles. -
Nutrition Facts Label
The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act is passed, this required Nutrition Facts Panels and nutrition labeling on many items.