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‘Spirit of Excellence’ Award Follows More Than 30 Years of Collaborative Innovation

Philadelphia, PA - July 21, 2010. CROWN Food Packaging North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) received its ninth ‘Spirit of Excellence’ award from Hormel Foods Corporation for its contributions to enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of the company’s operations. For more than 30 years, Crown and Hormel Foods have worked together to package the iconic SPAM® family of products. The long-standing relationship has helped make SPAM® a highly recognized brand among consumers around the globe.

For more than 30 years, Crown and Hormel Foods have worked together to package the iconic SPAM® family of products.

Crown began supplying Hormel Fremont with 12-ounce SPAM® cans in 1970. As SPAM® took off; the packaging would go on to have several incarnations. However, it was the introduction of the two-piece can more than ten years ago, equipped with the two-finger tab at the top corner, that helped spur a wave of positive consumer feedback. This convenience-enhancing feature is still in use today on the 12-ounce and 7-ounce containers that Crown continues to supply Hormel Foods.

“Quality and innovation have always been at the heart of achieving strong results at Hormel Foods," says Melanie A. Faust, director of purchasing at Hormel Foods. "Having committed partners like Crown provides us with ongoing innovation and collaboration, which has helped support our company’s reputation for excellence. We are delighted to recognize this partner for their excellent work.”

Crown’s flexibility, open line of communication and, regular on-site visits conducted by Crown’s Customer Technical Support (CTS) personnel help Hormel Foods keep lines running smoothly to deliver products to market efficiently and quickly. These on-site visits also help Hormel Foods achieve its overall sustainability goals by helping optimize energy use in its manufacturing facilities. The sustainability of metal itself, which is 100% recyclable, also supports the company’s sustainability efforts.

Steve Hardy, Superintendent of Grocery Products and Fresh & Prepared Sausage at Hormel Foods Corporation and Steve Jensen, Corporate Manager of Purchasing at Hormel Foods Corporation pose with David Underwood, President, CROWN Food Packaging North America and Randall Ross, Regional Sales Manager, CROWN Food Packaging North America as well as the rest of Crown’s Omaha plant team.

“Our team approach with Hormel Foods allows us to develop effective solutions that have a real impact on the company’s manufacturing operations,” comments David Underwood, President, CROWN Food Packaging North America. “We are proud to be a valued partner of Hormel Foods and to be recognized for our consistently high level of service and quality packaging.”

Crown services Hormel from its facilities in Omaha, Nebraska; Hanover, Pennsylvania; and Concord, Ontario.

About Crown Holdings, Inc.

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.

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In North America: Tim Lorge, Vice President, Sales; Tel: (215) 698-5303: Email: timothy.lorge@crowncork.com

In Europe: Steve Thomas, Marketing Manager – PR; Tel: +44 1905 762290; Email: steve.thomas@eur.crowncork.com.

For editorial inquiries: Michael F. Dunleavy, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations; Tel: (215) 698-5051; Email: mdunleavy@crowncork.com.