20th Century Food

1900s Food

This page gives a bit of background on how the food situation was like in this century. This was the time with the rationing, due to the wars that occurred.
Also in the first decade of this century, was when scientists discovered VITAMINS and the effect they have on your body. This changed the diets of many people all over Europe and Britain.

Also the discovery of food colourings and chemicals that help with longer shelf life of products, however some of these were found to be harmful and were later banned. Another development was genetically modified food.

Technology development in Aeroplanes and transport have helped in the ability to trade products with other countries. This is helpful as it is more economical to buy fruit from other countries where the climate is perfect for the growth of the particular fruit and have them transported to a country where they would've artificially create the perfect climate for those particular fruit, which could cost a lot. Also this is economical as it helps the poorer countries gain more money.