Oranges
For a long time in the United States, grapefruit was a common ingredient in many recipes. This country’s introduction of orange juice during World War II, followed by the introduction of frozen concentrate, was the catalyst for the widespread acceptance of orange juice today. Citrus fruits were selling for around 8 cents per pound in 1940. Folks were charged $1.48 in today’s money, because of inflation. For the citrus fruit, modern retailers price around $1.33 per pound. What makes you thankful that you live in the year 2020?
Oranges
Sugar
A significant supply of sugar supplies was cut off when Japan invaded the Philippines in early 1942. After the German U-boats began sinking cargo ships off the coast of Hawaii and Central America in early 1942, shipping from those regions was reduced by half. Sugar production was cut in half. As a means of ensuring enough supply for industries, the military, and citizens, sugar was rationed. a pound of sugar cost around 5 cents in 1940 Consumers must also pay 10 cents each pound of sugar in contemporary supermarkets. Taking inflation into account, individuals in the past were spending today’s 92 cents on candy.
Sugar
