History Of Foods

1965  cool Whip is introduced.   

1965  Dr. Robert Cade at the University of Florida develops Gatorade, a drink to help athletes replenish fluids and minerals   

1965  Pillsbury introduces Poppin' Fresh, the Pillsbury Doughboy   

1965  robert Mondavi Winery is founded.   

1965  shake 'n' Bake is introduced.   

1966  Bac'Os are introduced   

1966  nabisco invents Easy Cheese Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread, aka Snack Mate Processed Cheese Spread.   

1967  Campbell Soup Co. acquires Godiva Chocolate   

1969  Dave Thomas opens the first Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio, named for his daughter   

1969  Pringles potato chips are introduced   

1969  the first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store opens along Interstate 40 in Lebanon, Tenn.   

1970  hamburger Helper is introduced.   

1970  orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn is introduced.   

1970  resealable plastic bags are introduced.   

1971  mcDonald's opens its first international location in Tokyo.   

1971  Rival trademarks the Crock-Pot   

1971  Starbucks is founded at Pike Place Market in Seattle   

1971  The nation's first salad bar is introduced at R.J. Grunts in Chicago   

1972  Celestial Seasonings Herbal Teas are introduced   

1972  Vincent Marotta and Samuel Glazer invent the Mr. Coffee machine   

1973  Bar codes begin appearing on food packaging   

1973  Carl Sontheimer introduces the Cuisinart Food Processor at the National Housewares Exposition   

1973  clorox Corp. buys the rights to Hidden Valley dressing from Steve Henson.   

1973  mcDonald's introduces the Egg McMuffin, the first fast-food breakfast item.   

1974  Miller Lite Beer, the first lite beer, is introduced   

1974  mrs. Field's Cookies are introduced.   

1974  yoplait yogurt is introduced.   

1975  the ballpark nacho is born at the Texas Rangers Arlington Stadium.   

1976  pop Rocks candy released by General Foods.   

1978  ben and Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Crepes opens in Vermont.   

1980  mcDonald's tests Chicken McNuggets in Knoxville, Tenn.   

1980  medalla Light beer introduced for Pan Am Games.   

1981  Nestle, owner of Stouffer's Corp., rolls out Lean Cuisine   

1981  Skor chocolate toffee bar released by Hershey’s   

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