Food Science Packaging Timeline

Glass Canning

1809

Nicholas Appert invents glass canning.

Tin Canning Method

1810

Peter Durand introduced the method for storing food in "unbreakable" tin cans

Theodore Roosevelt Drug Law

1906

Theodore Roosevelt passes the Pure Food & Drug Act, kicking of the evolution of the FDA

Refrigeration American

1913

The first electric refrigerator invented by Fred W. Wolf for domestic use.

Fair Packaging Labeling Act

1966

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

1973

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

1989

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act is passed, this required Nutrition Facts Panels and nutrition labeling on many items.