Packaging for Fish & Seafood

Robust metal packaging designed to preserve the freshness and flavor of seafood products

The fish and seafood industry demands packaging that can withstand extreme processing conditions while ensuring absolute preservation of flavor, texture, and nutritional value. S.H.C provides specialized metal packaging solutions tailored for tuna, sardines, mackerel, and other premium seafood products. Seafood canning typically involves rigorous retort processing — high-temperature sterilization under pressure. Our tin cans and twist-off caps are engineered specifically to endure these conditions without compromising the hermetic seal or the interior coating. We utilize advanced epoxy-phenolic and organosol lacquers that resist the aggressive nature of seafood proteins, oils, and brines, preventing any interaction between the metal and the food. Our product range includes standard cylindrical cans, club cans, and oval cans favored by the seafood industry. We also supply a full range of Easy Open Ends (EOE) in matching sizes, providing consumer convenience without sacrificing package integrity. For premium seafood products like caviar or specialty fish pastes packed in glass, our twist-off caps provide the perfect high-end closure solution. Compliance is critical in seafood export. All our metal packaging solutions intended for the fish industry meet stringent FDA and European Union food contact regulations. This ensures our clients can confidently export their products globally. Beyond standard sizes, we offer extensive customization. Full-color lithographic printing directly on the can body or cap allows seafood brands to differentiate themselves on retail shelves, eliminating the need for paper labels that can degrade in humid environments.

Key Requirements Addressed

Retort Compatible

Engineered to withstand high-temperature sterilization up to 130°C without deformation or seal failure.

Sulphur Resistant Lacquers

Specialized interior coatings that prevent the blackening of the can interior caused by seafood proteins.

Easy Open Ends (EOE)

Convenient ring-pull lids available for all standard seafood can formats.

Export Ready

Full compliance with international food safety standards, facilitating global export of your seafood products.

Our Approach

1

Coating Selection

Selecting specialized interior lacquers resistant to sulfur-containing amino acids and natural oils found in seafood.

2

Retort Testing

Simulating industrial sterilization processes to ensure the seal and coating integrity under high heat and pressure.

3

Corrosion Resistance

Applying protective external varnishes to prevent rust during storage and transport in humid coastal environments.

4

Seal Verification

Rigorous testing of double seams and twist-off hermetic seals to guarantee long shelf life and food safety.

Upgrading Your Seafood Packaging?

Contact our specialists to discuss the optimal tin can or twist-off cap solution for your fish and seafood products.

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