My father-in-law, W. James Harper, a professor of food science at Ohio
State, said he doesn't know if there is one, but suggests you try the
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Web Page
http://www.ift.org/ <http://www.ift.org/>

Lu Harper
Director of Library Services
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
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        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Jack Lufkin [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   February 18, 1999 10:40 AM
        To:     [log in to unmask]
        Subject:        food history

        Okay you diligent historians out there!!

        What is the definitive, must have, book which accurately documents
the
        history of the food industry in the USA in the twentieth century,
one that
        explains production and packaging changes, the introduction of new
foods
        like M & Ms and macaroni and cheese, etc.  I need a reliable
narrative
        reference tool.

        Thanks and have a good lunch!