Because of this, and to ensure fair distribution of supplies, the Ministry of Food issued ration books to every person, and families had to register at one shop. Official rationing began on 8 ...

Many a U.S. grocer and butcher, hog-tied by rationing ... other foods spoiled in his store. This week the National Association of Retail Grocers sent a sense-making proposal to OPA: 1) remove ...

Throughout the war each person was allocated a scientifically devised weekly provision of specific foods. We often think of rationing as ... ‘flat white’, one was a resourceful blend of ...

The rations of food varies throughout the war and additional allowances were given to certain groups. Each person was given a ration book. A 'point' scheme was introduced for unrationed foods.

Rationing during the Second World War lasted for 14 years, from 1940 until 1954. Ration books were issued by the Ministry of Food ... meat or cheese per person each week. Easter eggs were replaced ...