Twentieth Century Timeline Edibles
Edibles have been a part of American culture for years. Not only are the foods recognizable but the packaging and the catchy jingles that are associated with the edible have become part of Americana as well. Listed below is a time-line of some of the more popular edibles throughout American culture starting from the 1800's.
1829, Graham crackers
1868, Tabasco sauce
1869, Campbell’s soups
1872, Blackjack chewing gum
1876, Premium soda crackers ?(later Saltines)
1881, Pillsbury flour
1884, Peanut Butter
1886, Coca-Cola
1893, Cracker-Jacks
1893, Pepsi Cola
1896, Tootsie Rolls
1897, Jell-O gelatin
1900, Hershey chocolate bar
1902, Triscuits
1909, Hanover pretzels (Later Snyder’s Pretzels)
1906, Planters peanuts
1912, Oreos
1917, Girl Scout cookies
1918, Velveeta cheese
1921, Cheez-Its
1928, Rice Krispies
1930, Snickers bar
1930, Twinkies
1930s, Pork rinds
1936, Jell-O instant pudding
1937, Ragu spaghetti sauce
1937, Krispy Kreme donuts
1937, Spam
1940, McDonald’s
1941, M&M’s
1943, Uncle Ben’s rice
1946, Minute Maid orange juice
1947, Kraft Singles
1948, Cheetos
1943, Cheez Whiz
1954, Butterball turkey
1958, Marshmallow Peeps
Mid-1960s, Buffalo wings
1965, Gatorade
1966, Pringles
1969, Jimmy Dean sausage
1969, Red-Bow popcorn (later Orville Redenbacher popcorn)
1971, Starbucks Coffee
1972, Stove Top stuffing
1978, Reese’s Pieces
1979, Fruit Roll-Ups
1980, Snapple all-natural juices
1987, Red Bull energy drink
1991, Sun Chips
1998, Grape tomatoes
2004, South Beach Living foods