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Immigration
There were waves of immigrants to the United States who introduced new flavors and foods. These immigrants settled in urban areas and opened restaurants. This led to the 1st Italian style pizzeria in the United States, in New York City. -
World War 1
The world war in the United States cause a severe depression, which affected food availability. There was also a decrease in food due to the need to feed the soldiers -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression caused people to cut back on foods. For example, they had to buy lesser grades of meat. People who needed help though were served by soup kitchens and government programs. -
Gadgets
New electrical appliances and helpful gadgets were introduced. Things like refrigerators, gas stoves, and toasters were among those that became popular. -
Ethnic Food
This time period was the beginning of ethnic foods entering mainstream America. There were a lot of new tastes brought from Europe and the Pacific. Food companies were quick to start supplying the ingredients for the new foods. -
Resealable Bags
The first Ziploc bag was market-tested in 1968. It was the first resealable bag that was marketed as a way to keep food fresh. Now, they come in all different shapes and sizes, depending on the food you need to store. -
Food Label
This is when the FDA's first nutrition facts label regulation. If the manufacturers made a nutrition claim about the food or if nutrients were added, then nutrition labeling was mandatory. -
Safety
The international HACCP Alliance was formed in 1994. This program ensures safer meat and poultry products.
