Short History of Canning - Page 2 - History of Preserving Foods
  1. 1870 -- William Lyman patents an opener with a rotating wheel that cuts the top rim of the can.
  2. 1875 -- Libby develops a tapered can for canning corned beef.
  3. 1880-1890 -- Automatic can making machines begins.
  4. 1892 -- Tobacco cans first seen.
  5. 1909 -- Tuna canning starts in California.
  6. 1921 -- Canned citrus juice begins in Florida.
  7. 1926 -- Canned ham, SPAM begins.
  8. 1931 -- Electric can opener introduced.
  9. 1933 -- Motor oil canned.
  10. 1940 -- Carbonated soft drink canning.
  11. 1957 -- First all aluminum beer can.
  12. 1962 -- Beverage can pull-tab appears.
  13. 1973 -- Six-paks introduced.
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