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Cans and Containers

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       from E Magazine 

CANS vs. POUCHES
Article from Earth Talk Q & A About Our Environment
 (pdf)

Which is safer for the environment?

  • Cans are more recyclable than pouches.
     
  • Recycled steel may be used to make a variety of new steel products.

To learn more about steel recyclability, go to www.recycle-steel.org.
 

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Industry News

UC Davis Research: Canned Fruits and Vegetables Stack Up Nutritionally Against Fresh and Frozen
01/18/2008

AISI and Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. Launch Program to Educate Shoppers on the Nutritional and Safety Benefits of Canned Food
10/12/2007

Consumers Prefer Canned Food For Emergency Food Supply
08/30/2007

Truitt Bros., Inc. Releases A Life Cycle Analysis Of Its Green Bean Canning Process
08/20/2007

Press Release: New Study Confirms Canned, Fresh and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables All Provide Nutrients Essential for a Healthy Diet ; The Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture Reports All Forms Count
03/13/2007


Studies show that canned foods are equally or even more nutritious than their fresh and frozen counterparts. Canned foods are available year-round so they can be easily added to favorite recipes for a convenient meal solution.

For more industry news, go to the Canned Food Alliance.
 
 

 

About Canned Food

Emergency Pantry Chart (pdf)

FACT SHEETS: 
Fast Facts:A Nutritional Comparison of Canned, Fresh and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables -- UC Davis Study
English Spanish (pdfs)
published in the
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
March 2007

Canned Food Recipes

Facts About Canned Foods.

The Canning Process

FAQ's

Shelf Life

Reading Can Codes

Recycling



 

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