Food Safety

Strong barrier properties for reassurance of product quality and safety

Empty cans on the conveyor of an aluminum can manufacturer

Consumers rely on brands to deliver their essentials safely and securely and to offer products that meet stringent quality standards. With metal, which maintains a strong barrier to oxygen, light and contaminants, and metal caps that provide clear signs of any product tampering, manufacturers can be confident they are protecting customer health, as well as brand reputation.

When food is packaged in a metal can, it is cooked in the container itself to destroy any presence of bacteria. The high temperatures of this retort cooking process ensure the format maintains a strong defense against any premature spoilage, helping it achieve an unprecedented food safety record. In fact, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, there has not been an incident of food-borne illness resulting from a failure of metal packaging in more than 40 years.

Cans innovative closures also provide reassurance around tampering and product interference. The durability and tamper-evidence of the format make identifying tainted or risky goods easier and clearer for the consumer—a critical step for building brand reputation and trust.

From Farm to Shelf

McCall Farms

Starting as a humble 2,000-acre farm in South Carolina in 1954, McCall Farms is now one of America’s leading producers of farm-fresh canned vegetables and fruit and owns a plethora of national brands, including Glory Foods, Margaret Holmes and Popeye, among others.

Bush Brothers & Company

Family-owned in Tennessee since 1908 and using a “secret family recipe” to create a household name for its Bush’s Best beans, Bush Brothers & Company remains one of the most recognizable and trusted bean brands on the market.