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1920 & 1930
1940 & 1950
1960 & 1970
1980 & 1990
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Company growth continues with the addition of equipment and new facilities.
Allen Canning Company becomes one of the first packers of sweet potatoes. Green beans, greens, and Irish potatoes are also added to the product line.
During World War II, troops on the front lines are fed canned vegetables from Allen Canning Company.
At age 29, Delbert Allen Sr. takes over the operations of the Allen Canning Company.