Food Systems Development

By jessydt
  • Getting Enough Food - 1900 to 1929

    Getting Enough Food - 1900 to 1929

    *During World War I
    * Preserving essential food made a difference
    * United States developed food systems to preserve food, to deal with economic and toxic adulteration, and to build an agronomic system proving food nationally and internationally
  • Innovation - 1929 to 1945

    Innovation - 1929 to 1945

    *During the Great Depression and World War II
    *American wanted more meat, dairy, and sweets
    *Fats and sugar were limited due to war so ingredients were substituted
  • Convenience and new products - 1945 to 1965

    Convenience and new products - 1945 to 1965

    *More women working, which led to a demand for convenience
    * Companies made lots of new products, some good and some bad
    *Jobs grew for food scientists and formulators
  • Food Safety - 1965 to 1980

    Food Safety - 1965 to 1980

    *Americans transitioned their thinking toward nutrition
    * The Fair Practices Labeling Act occurred
    * FDA and USDA began changing labels and overall standards
  • Food Styles and Consumption Changes - 1980 to 2000

    Food Styles and Consumption Changes - 1980 to 2000

    *Americans prefer more international foods
    *A demand for seasonal foods throughout the year increased imported foods
    *Nutraceuticals and biotechnology take a leading role in food-based discussions