Canned foods and beverages have a long shelf life, are durable and are easy to distribute.
Several websites offer information about can manufacture or the canning process.
Its site, Can Central, provides information ranging from government legislation to environmental issues and also offers a discussion forum for CMI members. Users may also contact a nutrition adviser via the site. Both publications offer free access to the latest issue of each magazine, together with the latest news, while subscribers can access magazine archives, a discussion forum, an FAQ section and directories relating to the canning industry. Details of exhibitions of interest to the industry may also be found on this site. Finally, a word about two sites relating to regulations and safety of canned foods.