Saving food

There is a global need to manage food waste.

Steel packaging’s unique preservation qualities play an important part in preventing food waste at all stages in the supply chain

  • Time spent between harvesting, transport & canning is generally less than 3 hours, minimising product loss at processing
  • Misshapen or “ugly” food can be canned and processed as normal, minimising product loss at retail
  • Steel’s strength and 100% barrier against light, water and air protects food, minimising product loss during all transport and storage
  • Portion sized packaging allows consumers to buy the precise quantity needed, minimising product loss at consumption

No other packaging material equals steel’s strength, total barrier properties or shelf life.

As a result, food packed in steel stays fresh for longer, retains its flavour and is less likely to be damaged, spoiled, or unnecessarily wasted.

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FOOD WASTE FACTS

59 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the EU

Global food waste accounts for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions

More than 25% of all food produced globally for human consumption is lost or wasted

 

Source: Eurostat 2022

UNEP Food waste index 2021

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)