January 19, 2026

發明金屬罐的人：Peter Durand 的遺產

在食品保鮮史上，有一個名字因改變我們儲存和運輸食品的方式而脫穎而出：Peter Durand。這位英國商人的創新思維和決心促成了金屬罐的誕生，這項發明對食品行業及其他行業產生了深遠的影響。需要一種新的保存方法

1800 年代初期，迫切需要可靠的食品保存，尤其是用於軍事目的。雖然 Nicolas Appert 將食物保存在玻璃罐中的方法是開創性的，但由於玻璃罐的脆弱性和笨重，它存在局限性。 Peter Durand 尋求一種更耐用的解決方案，從而發明了金屬罐。

金屬罐的發明

1810年，彼得·杜蘭德（Peter Durand）獲得了喬治三世國王的專利，用於使用鍍錫鐵罐保存食物的方法。這些罐頭密封並加熱以消滅細菌，提供了一種更耐用、更實用的食品保存方法。錫塗層可防止鐵與食品發生反應，顯著延長其保質期。

Durand 的工藝創造了真空密封，確保食物長期保持無污染和新鮮。這項創新很快就得到了認可，尤其是在英國海軍內部，他們需要可靠的食品供應來應對長途航行。

採用和演變

Durand 的金屬罐被廣泛採用，到 19 世紀中葉，它們已在全球範圍內大規模生產。開罐器和改進的密封工藝等創新進一步增強了它們的實用性。金屬罐的耐用性和便攜性使其成為軍事和商業用途的理想選擇。

Peter Durand 的永恆遺產

Peter Durand 發明的金屬可以徹底改變食品儲存和運輸，使世界各地的食品變得新鮮和營養。他的工作為現代全球食品工業奠定了基礎，促進了各種產品的大規模生產和分銷。 Durand 的原則繼續指導著當代制罐實踐。

慶祝 CMbE 的創新

在CarnaudMetalbox Engineering（CMbE，我們通過突破制罐技術的界限來尊重Nicolas Appert和Peter Durand的遺產。我們的高性能、精密設計的制罐機械和端到端服務以現代效率和複雜性應用 Durand 的原則。

作為制罐行業的領導者，CMbE 致力於推進金屬罐的技術和可持續性。通過擁抱Peter Durand所體現的創新精神，我們努力在世界上留下我們的印記，一次一次。

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Can-tastic Countries: 10 Countries with Highest Soda Consumption!

Pop the top on curiosity and fizz with anticipation as we delve into the effervescent world of soda consumption! At CMbE, where innovation meets refreshment, we’ve carbonated our curiosity to bring you the bubbliest insights.Join us as we crack open the data vault and unveil the Top 10 Countries with Highest Soda Consumption. Let’s raise a can to the nations making a splash in the fizzy beverage scene! Presenting The Top 10 Nations Quenching Their Thirst for Soda 1: Hungary – 310 L per Capita 2: Belgium – 272 L per Capita 3: Argentina – 155 L per Capita 4: United States – 154 L per Capita 5: Chile – 141 L per Capita 6: Mexico – 137 L per Capita 7: Germany – 120 L per Capita 8: Uruguay – 113 L per Capita 9: United Kingdom – 105 L per Capita 10: Norway – 98 L per Capita The global carbonated beverage market size was estimated at USD 442.07 billion in 2022 and it is predicted to reach around USD 654.37 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032. Soda consumption around the world is attributed to a myriad of factors, each contributing to its effervescent popularity. Its accessibility, affordability and tantalising taste make them accessible to a wide range of consumers, from bustling cities to remote villages.And while you’re still here, enjoy these fun facts about soda!The name “soda” was originally derived from the word “sodium,” which was a common component found in natural spring water.About 1.7 billion servings of Coca-Cola are consumed globally every day.In Mexico’s mountain town of San Cristóbal de las Casas – the locals drink just over two litres of soft drink a day, or around 800 litres a year.In essence, the allure of sodas transcends borders, uniting people in a shared appreciation for its fizzy delight. As we raise our cans to toast the Top 10 soda-loving nations, let’s celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is soda and its enduring popularity around the world! Sources: World Population Review, Precedence Research

The Man Who Invented Metal Cans: The Legacy of Peter Durand

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