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The Can - Tried, Tested, Trusted

Universally regarded as safe and can be stored until they’re needed.

Retain vitamins and nutrient levels without the need for preservatives.

Cost effective and economical through the supply chain.

Convenient sizes mean less wastage.

No refrigeration or freezing required.

Cools quickly for chilled items.

Robust and safe to transport means less secondary packaging.

Preferred packaging material for potentially hazardous products.


CAN FACTS   SOURCE DATE

Storage time for unopened food cans

Up to 2 years or more CFUK Aug 10
Storage time for unopened beverage cans Up to12 months BCME  

Storage temperature

Ambient MPMA Aug 2010


 

BCME - Beverage Can Makers Europe
Represents Europe's leading drinks can manufacturers to maximise market opportunities for the beverage can and proactively position and support the positive attributes and image of the can relative to other beverage packaging alternatives through coordinated marketing, environmental, legislative and technical initiatives. Website: www.bcme.org

CFUK - Canned Food UK
An organisation that promotes the benefits of canned food. Its members include companies who produce material for cans and make metal cans, to the distribution and manufacture of canned food products. Website: www.cannedfood.co.uk

MPMA - Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association
Representing UK manufacturers of light gauge metal packaging
Website: www.mpma.org.uk



 


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