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Technology defines the food we eat and how we eat it. This is the journey of modern technology and how it has shaped the food industry today.
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The invention of the mechanical reaper by Cyrus Hall McCormick expedited the process of farming by a hundredfold, leading American farmers to become the leading source of grain in the world. -
The invention of the modern refrigerator propelled the production and consumption of perishable food items that could now be stored for longer periods of time. -
Probably the biggest invention in the food industry came in 1862 when scientists were able destroy yeast within certain foods, making it able to be edible for much longer than before. This led to the increased ability to create a larger range of foods because people could now preserve them. -
The creation of GMOs in the world led to a monumental step forward the food industry. Short after GMOs were declared edible for humanity, the farming landscape across the country turned from fresh food into GMOs to grow bigger, faster, and tastier. -
The introduction to modern farming equipment changed the farming scene, and therefor the food industry forever. Food production is now at an all-time high and fields continue to grow with more and more fields able to be reaped quicker. -
“Culinary Inventions Timeline.” n.d. Www.alimentarium.org. https://www.alimentarium.org/sites/default/files/applications/Timeline_inventions_EN/dist/index.html.
Martin, Nicole. n.d. “How Technology Is Transforming the Food Industry.” Forbes. Accessed May 13, 2024. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolemartin1/2019/04/29/how-technology-is-transforming-the-food-industry/?sh=37c15f2420a3.