 William Underwood Company modern logo | |
| Industry | Food |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1822 |
| Founder | William Underwood |
| Defunct | 1982 |
| Fate | Acquired |
Area served | USA |
| Parent | B&G Foods |
| Website | underwoodspreads |
The William Underwood Company, founded in 1822, was an American food company best known for its flagship product Underwood Deviled Ham, a canned meat spread. The company had a key role in time-temperature research done at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1895 to 1896, which led to the development of food science and food technology as a profession.