Snacking Through The Decades: 1970s and ’80s
The 1970s and ’80s certainly introduced some interesting clothing and hair styles to American culture, but many popular snacks and drinks were also born during these decades.
1970s
As fondue brought a brand-new element to cocktail parties and social gatherings, the snacking and beverage industries revolutionized their product offering with exciting new flavor combinations and concepts. Cup O’ Noodles and Oodles of Noodles gave Americans hot meals on-the-go, Mrs. Fields and Famous Amos brought a home-made taste to packaged cookies, and Yoplait yogurt made it possible for people to enjoy better-for-you yogurt any time, any place.
1980s
While the product selection in Canteen vending machines and Avenue Cs has certainly changed in the years since, some of these 1970s and ’80s snacks are still popular selections for today’s Americans.