Foods preserved in metal canisters evolved after Frenchman Nicolas Appert developed a process for sterilising vegetables and meats in glass bottles at the beginning of the 19th century. He published a book outlining his ideas and was given a 12,000 Franc grant by the French government, which under Napoleon was at war in Europe and welcomed the facility of having relatively fresh foodstuffs available for its armies."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The can celebrates 200 years of preserving food
The Canmaker: "This year is the 200th anniversary of the food can, and The Canmaker magazine, along with canmaking firm Impress and industry organisations are marking the event with seminars and special features.
Foods preserved in metal canisters evolved after Frenchman Nicolas Appert developed a process for sterilising vegetables and meats in glass bottles at the beginning of the 19th century. He published a book outlining his ideas and was given a 12,000 Franc grant by the French government, which under Napoleon was at war in Europe and welcomed the facility of having relatively fresh foodstuffs available for its armies."
Foods preserved in metal canisters evolved after Frenchman Nicolas Appert developed a process for sterilising vegetables and meats in glass bottles at the beginning of the 19th century. He published a book outlining his ideas and was given a 12,000 Franc grant by the French government, which under Napoleon was at war in Europe and welcomed the facility of having relatively fresh foodstuffs available for its armies."
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