2. • Metal packaging ranges from tin biscuit containers and aluminium to steel beverage cans.
• Cans are created in different materials
• Steel can (Tin plated steel can)
• Tin can (Aluminium)
• Steel cans are used for specific foods to keep products safe,
• these are:
• Soda
• Buiscuits
• Tuna
• Beans
• Corn
3. Advantages of cans
• The advantages of aluminium over steel (tinplate) cans include;
• light weight
• competitive cost
• usage of easy-open aluminium ends: no need for a can opener
• clean appearance
• aluminium does not rust
Disadvantages of cans
• Corrosion if dropped
• Cant see contents of product
• Storage issues because solid cans cannot be easily fit in small areas
whereas; paper bags can be folded to store.