Mary Engle Pennington
Mary Engle Pennington
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Private Consulting and Continued Advocacy (1922-1952)

This timeline tracks Mary Engle Pennington's transition to private consulting, where she continued to advance food safety and refrigeration practices, influencing industry standards and public policy.
Establishes Own Consulting Practice
1922
Pennington established her own consulting practice in New York City, specializing in food storage, transportation, and refrigeration. Her clients included various food processing companies, transportation providers, and refrigeration manufacturers.
Consultant to the Refrigeration Industry
1920s-1940s
She worked extensively with the refrigeration industry, helping to improve the design and efficiency of refrigeration systems for food storage and transport. Her work contributed to the widespread adoption of refrigeration technologies.
Advocate for Food Safety Education
1920s-1950s
Pennington remained a strong advocate for food safety education. She published numerous articles and spoke at conferences, emphasizing the importance of proper food handling and refrigeration to prevent spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
Consulting during World War II
1940s
During World War II, she again consulted on issues related to food preservation and transportation for the war effort, leveraging her expertise to ensure the safety and availability of food for soldiers and civilians.