Throwback Thursday: 5 Fun Food Ads From 1974 (2024)

Do you remember any of these advertisem*nts from our archives?

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Kraft Singles
Is there anything more classically American than a grilled cheese sandwich? "Be a Singles Girl. Make somebody happy with Kraft singles."

Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
There are some timeless staples, and spaghetti sauce is no exception. "Serve it on spaghetti, macaroni, linguine, or shells. Is there anybody who doesn't love a dinner like that?" We agree.

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Kraft Squeez-A-Snak Cheese
We may be bombared by artisanal cheese shops nowadays, but you just can't beat squeezable cheese wrapped in plastic. "You can play with any of the 7 flavors of Squeez-A-Snak process cheese spreak from Kraft. Squeez-A-Snak never needs refrigeration, so the partying can start any time, any place."

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Kraft Real Mayonnaise
While we're less than inclined to create this advertisem*nt's "Celebration Loaf Sandwich," we can appreciate the real factor of its main ingredient. "Discover it now, in the handy, wide-mouth reusable jar."

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Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese
The green tube has been around for as long as we can remember. "Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese is shaking on to bigger and better things. Give it a hand."

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What food was popular in 1974? ›

Throwback Thursday: 5 Fun Food Ads From 1974
  • Kraft Singles. Is there anything more classically American than a grilled cheese sandwich? ...
  • Ragu Spaghetti Sauce. There are some timeless staples, and spaghetti sauce is no exception. ...
  • Kraft Squeez-A-Snak Cheese. ...
  • Kraft Real Mayonnaise. ...
  • Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Feb 20, 2014

What was the most popular snack in 1974? ›

This Was The Biggest Snack Trend The Year You Were Born
  • 1972: Quaker Oats Granola. Alamy. ...
  • 1973: Cup Noodles. Alamy. ...
  • 1974: Mrs. Field's cookies. ...
  • 1975: Yoplait yogurt. Yoplait. ...
  • 1976: Famous Amos cookies. Getty Images. ...
  • 1977: Jawbreakers. Hayley Harrison//Getty Images. ...
  • 1978: Ben & Jerry's. serts//Getty Images. ...
  • 1979: Ring Pops. Courtesy.
Oct 8, 2020

What candy was created in 1974? ›

History and overview. Skittles were introduced in 1971 by Jack Candies, a British distributor for Mars, Incorporated. Mars was granted the patent in U.S. patent for the name Skittles in 1974.

What things were popular in 1974? ›

If music is more your speed, slow was the way of 1974, as Barbra Streisand had the top song of the year with “The Way We Were.” Of course, some songs rocked too, including Redbone's “Come and Get Your Love,” “Dancing Machine,” by the Jackson 5, and Grand-Funk Railroad's “The Loco-Motion.”

What was the most popular in 1974? ›

The Way We Were

What products came out in 1974? ›

Pages in category "Products introduced in 1974"
  • Baconzitos.
  • Baileys Irish Cream.
  • Ballbarrow.
  • Banana Flavored Milk.
  • Beaulieu 5008 S.
  • Bold (detergent)
  • Burger Rings.

What clothes were popular in 1974? ›

Fashion
  • Short jackets.
  • Turtlenecks.
  • Slim fitting shirts.
  • Flared pants.
  • Plaid, denim, and leisure suits.
  • Jersey Wrap dresses.
  • Mood rings.
  • Sequined halter neck shirts.

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