Mmmmm…Chocolate

Mmmmm…Chocolate

Known as “the food of the gods”, chocolate’s history dates as far back as 2,000 years B.C.E when early Mesoamericans fermented a bitter drink made from cacao seed, chili, mustard, and honey. Thought to have brought strength to the early Mayans and Aztecs before...
Cheers to Composite Cans

Cheers to Composite Cans

The numbers in the North American wine and spirits (W&S) industry are literally “staggering” (pun intended). According to MHW Ltd, there are some of the consumption facts from 2015: 95 billion dollars in retail sales 8 billion gallons of wines and spirits...
Composite Cans for Snack Foods

Composite Cans for Snack Foods

In North America, snack foods (also known as convenience foods) are a 40-billion-dollar industry and employ more than 55,000 people in over 3,000 businesses. In comparison to 20 years ago when the market was driven by less healthy food choices such as overly salty...
Closures: The Key to Making a Good Composite Can Great

Closures: The Key to Making a Good Composite Can Great

Choosing the right closure for your composite can is not rocket science, but it must be well thought out before tackling your next packaging project. The key is to get the terminology down and to understand the functionality of each part. Here is a quick...
Composite Cans: 1001 Applications

Composite Cans: 1001 Applications

The process of storing food in containers goes back thousands of years to ancient civilisations. In modern times, it is Frenchman Philippe de Girard who is credited with the invention of the tin can, and British merchant Peter Durand who patented the concept in 1810....
Canfab and Environmental Stewardship

Canfab and Environmental Stewardship

Leaving a minimal environmental footprint is in perfect synchronicity with our manufacturing philosophy at Canfab Packaging. “Reduce, reuse, and recycle” is more than just a corporate slogan; it’s the principle that guides our operations. Here are a...