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This was in part because processed food was more expensive than fresh food. Canned food proved to be the best instrument to feed soldiers when normal rations could not be provided. Food Packaging Canned Food Heinz Baked Beans During World War II when metal was rationed and pet food was classified as non-essential canned pet food wasnt available and the production shifted to dry foods. The importance of canned foods during the great war . In Union camps sutlers civilian merchants sold items like canned fruit sugar tobacco and coffee. Canning like gardening was presented in official propaganda as a patriotic and unifying act linking soldiers activities to womens roles in the kitchen. Naturally the two World Wars also had an impact on food production and in turn were affected by the tin can. Because of the increasing availability of canned goods refrigerated railroad cars and manufactured dairy products. For that you can thank a most unlikely benefactorNapoleon Bonaparte. Can...