A Match for Cans: Spotlight on Salmon

Publish Date
Monday, May 15, 2017
Consumer demand for fish is growing at a faster rate than the global population, with per capita consumption increasing about 1% annually. In fact, salmon in particular is finally seeing its day in the spotlight, becoming the fish of choice for many Americans— ahead of tuna and other options. Rich in nutrients like Omega 3, antioxidants and protein, salmon’s rise...

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Sustainability Makes the World Go ‘Round

Publish Date
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Crown has lived by the three pillars of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social – since its inception in 1892. In celebration of Earth Awareness Month, here are three facts about Crown and metal cans that exemplify that commitment that you might not know: Did you know that packaging fruits and vegetables in metal cans rather than in formats that...

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The global organic food and beverage market has been growing at an astounding rate and is projected to be valued at $211.44 billion by 2020. As part of the movement towards greater health and wellness, consumers are redefining the meaning of “healthy” and increasingly opting for more natural and organic foods as well as gluten- and allergen-free options. Metal packaging...

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Food Cans: Offering Value that Stands the Test of Time

Publish Date
Friday, February 24, 2017
Food cans have been a packaging staple for more than 200 years thanks to the convenience, nutrition and cost-effectiveness they deliver to consumers. In the early 1800’s, chef Nicolas Appert created a food container with an airtight seal in response to Napoleon Bonaparte’s public call for a solution to reduce the spoilage of food consumed by the French army and...

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10 Fun Facts in Honor of National Soup Month

Publish Date
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Soups are classified into two groups: clear soups and thick soups. Soups can be consumed hot or cold, depending on the climate of the region where it’s being served, and flavors can be sweet or savory. Americans eat more than 10...

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McCall Farms' Boiled Peanuts
Collaboration marks first commercial application of Crown’s large diameter easy-open end in the Americas Philadelphia, PA – December 12, 2016. Helping food service customers better access its 6lb (2.72kg) cans of boiled peanuts, a Southern delicacy that has been dubbed “the South’s favorite snack,” has been a long-standing priority for McCall Farms. Seeking an alternative to unreliable industrial can openers...

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Peelfit Plus innovative metal can
Philadelphia, PA — October 17, 2016. CROWN Food Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), is launching Peelfit™, an innovative, proprietary metal can designed specifically for the dry food market to address demands for greater convenience, lightweighting and product protection. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, Peelfit™ is currently available in a 99mm diameter format...

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Metal Packaging: An optimal solution for reducing food waste

Publish Date
Thursday, September 29, 2016
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually. The source of the problem is different in different economic regions. In industrialized countries, more than 40% of food waste takes place during distribution and beyond, including time on retail shelves and in consumer homes. On the other hand, in developing countries, more than...

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New System from Crown Gives Packages a Unique Identity

Publish Date
Monday, September 19, 2016
Philadelphia, PA – September 19, 2016. Advancing traceability in today’s complex global supply chain is critical for manufacturers to meet regulatory mandates and manage issues like quality, product recalls and manufacturing inefficiencies. To help brands improve product traceability and support greater consumer engagement, Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, has...

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Looking to Improve Your Can Seaming? Welcome to Integra™

Publish Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
When it comes to the canning process, double seaming is a critical step in creating an airtight seal that helps to preserve product freshness and prevent degradation. After all, that last thing consumers want is to crack open a can of their favorite food or beverage only to find that a canning defect caused the product to spoil or lose its taste.

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Crown's 2015 Sustainability Report
Crown Holdings, Inc. has published its third Sustainability Report. Titled ‘Perpetual Progress,’ the 2015 report documents Crown’s continued advancement in the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability. It also underlines Crown’s broad efforts in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 to improve its sustainability footprint, resource use and emissions per standard unit, even as the Company has seen global volume growth and expanded its geographic reach.

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National Seafood Month

Publish Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
While the benefits of consuming seafood are significant and typically well-known, many people don’t realize that the nutritional value in seafood is fully sustained in metal cans – more so than in any other packaging format.

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