The 20th century was the period between January 1, 1901 and December 31, 2000. What was the new wave of immigration that took place in the United States at the end of the 20th century?Immigration flows in the United States resemble waves, with the number of immigrants increasing to higher peaks or waves, then falling into lower numbers, these are lower peaks. The fourth major wave of American immigration began in 1965. Immigration began to increase since the early 1980s. Many Americans wanted the government to reduce the number of immigrants allowed into the United States. Some Americans felt like their jobs were being taken away from them and given to immigrants cheaply, causing them to lose their jobs or make it harder to find work. The U.S. Immigration Commission said that between the 1980s and 2000, 2.4 million unauthorized Mexican aliens entered the United States. Expired work and study visas from Europe, Asia and other countries have also allowed unauthorized foreigners to remain in the United States. What effect did this have on food and the culinary world in the United States? Immigration changes society, our way of living and the introduction of different types of cuisine. Although most international dishes have been somewhat Americanized to suit our tastes, others remain authentic. Chefs and cooks had to learn different cooking styles and use different meats and poultry. Uses of vegetables, spices and herbs from these regions that they may have never used before. What equipment has provided an easy route into the restaurant industry for these new culinary trends? I could have said Henny Penny Fryer's, other products and Confectionery Ovens, but I'm going in a different direction and most likely I...... middle of paper ...... faster hence funds come in and tactical decisions can be made more quickly and reliably. Computerized systems identify actual food and beverage expenses much more quickly than systems that do not use information technology, and save time in food and beverage accounting and management. drinks. Time and money saved in accounting processes can be invested in staff training or improving products and services. Works Cited “Academia.edu is a place to share and track research. » Academia.edu. Np, and Web. February 13, 2014. “Immigration to the United States.” Demographic reference office. Np, February 1, 2014. Web. February 12, 2014. “Join Academia.edu and share your research with the world. » High-tech catering; an overview of the technology. Np, and Web. February 13, 2014. “PRODUCTS”. Henny Penny. Np, and Web. February 12, 2014. Technological Advances. Np, and Web. February 12. 2014.