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Food Industry Collection (page 6)

The food industry is a vast and diverse field that encompasses various aspects of cultivation, production, and distribution

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Ag Agricultural Agriculture Bloom Blooming Blossom

Ag Agricultural Agriculture Bloom Blooming Blossom
A landscape view of a Canola crop in full bloom at sunset during a storm: Namao, Alberta, Canada

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago

Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte at sunset, Washington, USA

Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte at sunset, Washington, USA
Palouse wheat fields in warm colours from Steptoe Butte at sunset; Washington, United States of America

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Wheat field on a sunny day

Wheat field on a sunny day
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with two oak trees on the horizon; Oregon, United States of America

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Farmer driving a combine during canola harvest

Farmer driving a combine during canola harvest
Side view of a farmer driving a combine during a canola harvest; Legal, Alberta, Canada

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Swathed canola field at sunset with glowing pink clouds, Alberta, Canada

Swathed canola field at sunset with glowing pink clouds, Alberta, Canada
Swathed canola field at sunset with glowing pink clouds; Legal, Alberta, Canada

Background imageFood Industry Collection: China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Chinese restaurant Dim Sum; Mong Kok

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Chinese restaurant Dim Sum; Mong Kok

Background imageFood Industry Collection: In thousands of British homes this Christmas, rich plum puddings, which are earning

In thousands of British homes this Christmas, rich plum puddings, which are earning precious dollars, will be on the menu

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Inspecting catsup, Condiments, Food industry, Assembly-line methods, 1910

Inspecting catsup, Condiments, Food industry, Assembly-line methods, 1910

Background imageFood Industry Collection: World War One poster by Edward Chambers, 1917

World War One poster by Edward Chambers, 1917
Food will win the war. You came here seeking freedom, now you must help to preserve it - Wheat is needed for the allies - waste nothing. World War One poster by Edward Chambers artist 1917

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Beekeeping. Queen Bee

Beekeeping. Queen Bee

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Beekeeping

Beekeeping

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Advertisement for Cirio food preserve, by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), illustration, 1923

Advertisement for Cirio food preserve, by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), illustration, 1923
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Advertisment for Cirio food preserve, illustration by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), 1923

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Potatoes on soil, differential focus

Potatoes on soil, differential focus

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Italy. Swine Farm

Italy. Swine Farm

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Beekeeping

Beekeeping

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Mushroom cultivation, 1880s C017 / 6898

Mushroom cultivation, 1880s C017 / 6898
Mushroom cultivation. 19th-century artwork of a man with a shovel working in candle-light in a cave being used to grow mushrooms

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Paris fish market, 1880s C017 / 6915

Paris fish market, 1880s C017 / 6915
Paris fish market. 19th-century artwork of traders and customers in the fish market in the market halls of Paris, France. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Background imageFood Industry Collection: First London oysters, historical artwork C017 / 6904

First London oysters, historical artwork C017 / 6904
First London oysters. Historical artwork of people gathered around a stall selling the first oysters in London, England. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Carbon footprint labelling C014 / 1253

Carbon footprint labelling C014 / 1253
Carbon footprint labelling. Label on a food product showing its carbon footprint. This is an indication of the impact the production, distribution

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Gustavus Swift, US industrialist C016 / 8870

Gustavus Swift, US industrialist C016 / 8870
Gustavus Franklin Swift (1839-1903), US industrialist and pioneer of the meat-packing industry. Swift worked in the livestock and animal slaughtering business from the age of 14

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Gail Borden, US inventor C016 / 8856

Gail Borden, US inventor C016 / 8856
Gail Borden (1801-1874), US inventor. Borden is most famous for his invention of the modern condensed milk process in the 1850s (patented 1856)

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Food queries, conceptual artwork

Food queries, conceptual artwork
Food queries. Conceptual artwork of food on a plate in the form of a question mark, representing queries, questions and concerns about food

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Meat culture growth, conceptual artwork

Meat culture growth, conceptual artwork
Meat culture growth. Conceptual artwork of meat products being grown on plants, representing the cultivation of meat in a laboratory

Background imageFood Industry Collection: Refrigerating crates of oranges, 1940s C014 / 0534

Refrigerating crates of oranges, 1940s C014 / 0534
Refrigerating crates of oranges. Worker loading oranges into a refrigerator railway car at a co-operative orange packing factory, Redlands, California, USA




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The food industry is a vast and diverse field that encompasses various aspects of cultivation, production, and distribution. From the golden fields of wheat in the Beheira governorate, north of Cairo, to the traditional Dutch cheese that tantalizes our taste buds with its rich flavors. The Danish Bacon Company factory in Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire takes us back to 1957 when bacon was being crafted with utmost care and expertise. Vinegar production in the 19th century reminds us of the age-old techniques passed down through generations to create this tangy condiment. Sugar cane processing machinery showcases the modernization and efficiency brought into this industry over time. In Angle Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, we witness a gang of immigrant cockle pickers working hard to contribute their skills and labor to meet our demand for seafood delicacies. At the Farmers Market in Ta Qali, vibrant red peppers are proudly displayed by vendors who take pride in offering fresh produce straight from nature's bounty. At Quinta Carmelita store, a woman skillfully manipulates dehydrated yucca while tomatoes await their turn for preservation. These processes highlight how technology has revolutionized food storage methods without compromising on quality or taste. A picturesque wheat field in El Mansoura symbolizes both tradition and progress as farmers continue to cultivate this staple crop using age-old practices combined with modern agricultural techniques. Sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) nestled inside vegetable crates at an unknown location remind us of lesser-known yet equally delicious ingredients waiting to be explored. Lastly, a curious Chinchilla rabbit peeks out from its box at a rabbit farm in Moosburg - reminding us that even animals play an essential role within this intricate web of food production. These glimpses into different facets of the food industry demonstrate its global reach and diversity - connecting people across continents through shared culinary experiences while supporting livelihoods worldwide.