These canned culinary innovations prove that when it comes to food, it just tastes better out of a can.
Why take a risk on fresh food that could house harmful bacteria and runs the risk of going rotten? Canned food lasts forever (usually) and gives your kitchen’s can opener a sense of purpose. These canned culinary innovations are full of food that you never thought you’d find in a can. From bacon to pancakes, you’ll find it all here.
13 Canned Culinary Innovations
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Drinkable Lettuce
Salad Water Makes Staying Healthy Taste Green
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Canned Cheeseburger
Junk Food With 12 Month Shelf Life
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Curious Canned Culinary Treats
Exotic Goods Online
10
Bacon in a Can
Shelf-Stable-Protein With 10-Year Shelf-Life
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Whole Canned Chicken
Packaged Pre-Cooked Poultry From Sweet Sue
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Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient Way
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Fastfood In Cans
Dosenbrot's Smart Hamburger Packing Lets You Skip McD's
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Food for Human Energies
R-Evolver Canned Aura Food From Heaven To Earth
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Canned Bacon
The Tac Bac Tactical Canned Bacon is Perfect for Bunkers
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Unusual Canned Foods
Bread in a Can
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Canned Breakfast Brews
This Pancake-Flavored Milkshake Will Fill Your Stomach On-The-Go
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Unicorn Meat
Thinkgeek Gets a Cease and Desist Letter for Their 'Unicorn Meat' Hoax
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Canned Wine Cross-Branding
Monde Vineyard Vino on Japan Rail East
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Frozen Sous-Vide Entrees
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Time-Stamped Dietary Items
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Canned Hand Soaps
Craft Naturals Sells Hand Soap in Canned Packaging
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Resealable Fast Food Buckets
KFC Bucket Ware is a Microwave-Safe, Freezer-Friendly Container
Food-Inspired Candle Collections
The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Wine-Shaped Mayo Bottles
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Blanc is Packaged Like the Perfect Gift for Hosts
Branded Electric Lunch Boxes
The Crock-Pot GO Lunch Box Warms Meals on Demand
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Carbonated Milk Sodas
P.S. milk sodas is a Flirty Canned Beverage Concept
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Canned Castile Soaps
Utama Spice Packages Its All-Natural Liquid Soap in Stubby Refill Cans
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Soda Can Revamps
Functional Beverage OLIPOP Reveals New Can Format
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Pineapple Snack Competitions
The Dole Can It Pineapple Snack Hackathon Inspires Creative Recipes
Portable Wine Pouches
Medly's Wine Pouches are Lightweight, User-Friendly and Freshness-Preserving
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Homestyle Premium Dressings
Pure J.L. KRAFT Fuses Homemade Quality with Storebought Convenience
Canned Meat Snack Bites
SPAM Cheesy Bites Can Be Found in the Frozen Aisle
Canned Dish Soaps
Unpackaged Sells Dish Soap in a Can for Easy Refilling & Recycling
Spooky Mashup Mayos
Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo Features a Pickled Onion Flavor
Space-Bound Condiments
Sir Kensington's is on a Mission to "Bring Taste to Space"
Approachable Canned Wine Ranges
19 Crimes Canned Wines Come in Two Options Perfect for Anytime
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites
Coco Fro Makes Snackable, Plant-Based "Space Ice Cream"
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Dog-Friendly Bone Broth Cans
Crafty Beasts Brewing Company Makes "Ale" for Dogs with Food Waste
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Fish Lover Snacking Sets
The Tinned Fish Serving Set from Fishwife Blends Snacks and Accessories
Cheese-Mixed Canned Beans
HEINZ Launches the New 'Cheesy Beanz' Canned Beans Flavor
Effective Food Vacuum Sealers
The FoodSaver VS1210 Space Saving Vacuum Sealer Launched
Canned Green Teas
Kung Fu Tea Debuts its Lightly Sweetened Green Tea Drink
Canned Candy-Flavored Milk Drinks
These Mars and Galaxy Canned Milk Drinks Come in 250ml Servings
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Probiotic-Packed Sauerkraut Pouches
Flanagan Farm's Organic Sauerkraut Affordably Feeds the Gut
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes
Citizen Spritz's Alcohol-Free Cans Support Refreshment & Moderation
Korean-Style Canned Meats
SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is Sweet and Spicy with Umami Flavors
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Freshness-Tracking Food Containers
The Vorkoster Lid Has pH-Sensitive Foil to Track Food Freshness
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunchables Grilled Cheesies are Ready in 60-Seconds
Talking Can Openers
Peyton Canning is a Limited-Edition Can Opener by Bush's Beans
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Vacuum-Sealed Meat Products
Iceland Foods Switched Packaging for Its Minced Meat Products
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Cultivated Meat Tasting Menus
Hue Restaurant Made Dishes with Vital Meat Cultivated Chicken Powder
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Vitamin-Rich Kombuchas
Fix8 Kombucha Provides 25% of the Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin C
Canned Southern Wines
These Country Water Wines are Available in Four Unique Flavors
Cultivated Pet Foods
Meatly is Introducing the UK to a Sustainable, Ethical Pet Food Solution
Canned Canadian Refreshments
Clearly Canadian is Debuting its Sparkling Water in New SleekCans
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
Sandwich-Soup Combination Cans
Campbell's Launches a New Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Fermented Pickle Chips
Bubbies is Debuting a Food Innovation at Natural Products Expo West
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits
Purple Carrot Introduces Simplified Vegan Meals
Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies
These New Products From Del Monte Foods are Easy to Enjoy
Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
The Possible Burger is a Meatless Burger Made to Entice Gen Z
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Japanese Heritage Canned Cocktails
-196 Canned Cocktails Come in Two Flavors with a 6% ABV
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sow Good is Launching a Crunchy, Heat-Proof Summer Snack
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Ready-to-Drink Daily Greens
Greens On The Go Blends 10 Fruits and Veggies in a Can
Food Chain Tech
Candor's 'Food Chain' Tech Keeps Shipments Cold for Up to 9 Days
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
Moth's Cocktails Make It Easy to Appreciate Quality Classics
Bar-Quality Canned Martinis
Crystal Head is Sharing Its Own Take on Classic Cocktails
High-Quality Frozen Pet Foods
Pet Valu Has Expanded with Performatrin Culinary
Freeze-Dried Pet Food
Get Joy Recently Launched the Chicken Fresh Freeze-dried Recipe
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Convenient Seafood Packets
Chicken of the Sea and McCormick Collaborate on Tuna and Salmon Packets
Heat-and-Eat Canned Omelettes
La Cocina de Senén's Spanish Omelette Revolutionizes Breakfast
Canned Water Kefirs
Agua de Madre Shares Sparkling Water Kefir by the Can
Easy Jar Sprouting Systems
The Forages Sprout Jar Kit Grows Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Sprouts in 5 Days
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
The Wonderland Canned Cocktails from BrewDog Come in Five Flavors
Cultivated Meat Pop-Ups
UPSIDE Foods' Freedom of Food Shares a Taste of Cultivated Meat
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Outdoor Dining Canned Cocktails
Mixtons Canned Cocktails Now Come in Three New Flavors
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
These Cleveland Kitchen Products are Arriving at Publix
Cultivated Canned Pet Foods
Omni & Meatly Developed Pet Food Made with Cultivated Chicken Protein
Flavor-Infused Cheese Slices
These Kraft Singles Flavored Cheese Slices Come in Three Options
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Tech-Powered Food Safety Initiatives
Canomiks Validates the Safety of Botanical Ingredients
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Cannabis-Infused Cooking Lines
CulinaryCannaCo. & Trumarks Debut Cannabis-Infused Cooking Products
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Canned Complete Seafood Meals
Cole's Seafood Open & Eat Patagonian Smoked Fish is Convenient
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Convenient Sous-vide Meals
Three Little Pigs Sous-Vide Gourmet Meals are Ready in Five-Minutes
Chef-Supported Dairy Campaigns
Anchor Food Professionals Debuts the Taste of Tradition Campaign
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Gourmet Baked Beans
Clark Foods Boasts a Line of Flavorful Baked Bean Options
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Tinned Fish Product Ranges
Blue Cove Preserves Has Been Recognized with the 2024 Good Food Award
Fruity Canned Margaritas
Altos' Ready-to-Drink Margaritas Offer Convenience & Quality
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Bubbly Canned Sakes
SummerFall is a Sparkling Sake Designed for Drinking Outside
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Convenient Seafood Protein Pouches
The StarKist Product Range Has Expanded with New Offerings
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Accessible Canned Artisan Wines
The Canned Wine Co. is Launching Two New Options at Ocado
Caramelized Tinned Trout
Fishwife's Smoked Rainbow Trout 2.0 Elevates a Simple Pantry Staple
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Can Food Community Platforms
Pacific Coast Producers Has Launched the Can Fan Community
Refrigerated Indian Cuisine Meals
These New Sukhi's Indian Entrees Come in Three Recipe Options
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Mustard Mackerel Fillets
This Tinned Mackerel is Preserved in Mustard Sauce
Flexible Canned Beverage Facilities
Thermal Kitchen Has Introduced a New Beverage Canning Line