Foods Timeline

By Cameran2896

  • Soup

    Soup
    The very first ready-to-eat can of soup was introduced in 1895.

  • Dried Fruit

    Dried Fruit
    Dried plums were right alongside the same timeline as raisins, becoming a California staple in the mid-late 1800's. Other popular dried fruits include apples, apricots, and berries. By the early 1900's, the California commercial dried fruit industry was booming.

  • Sliced Bread

    Sliced Bread
    Bread was made more convenient by coming presliced instead of slicing It by hand. It was first sold in 1928, advertised as "the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped".

  • Instant Coffee

    Instant Coffee
    Around 1930, Nestlé and the Brazilian Coffee Institute jointly developed an instant coffee, which then became popular during the Second World War. From then on, its popularity only grew.

  • Soda

    Soda
    It wasn't until 1930 that technology advanced to the stage where beverages could be packaged in cans.

  • Sunflower Seeds

    Sunflower Seeds
    Sunflower seeds started being sold without the shell.

  • Noodles

    Noodles
    Modern instant noodles were created by Momofuku Ando in Japan. They were first marketed on 25 August 1958 by Ando's company, Nissin, under the brand name Chikin Ramen.

  • Pre-Washed Salad

    Pre-Washed Salad
    There isn't a specific time when pre-washed foods became available in stores but it sure makes life a little easier!
    (I still wash all of my fruits and veggies either way)