Nicolas Appert

Nicolas Appert was a French inventor known as the father of food preservation. In the early 19th century, he developed a method to package food in airtight glass bottles and then heat them to prevent spoilage, a process now called canning. His innovation allowed food to be stored safely for longer periods, greatly benefiting transportation and military logistics. Appert’s method laid the groundwork for modern food preservation techniques, contributing significantly to the development of the food industry and helping to ensure a stable food supply worldwide.