# Free-From Canned Meat Packaging Keystone Meats will Use BPA-Free Cans for its Meat Products By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpafree-cans References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/industry-news-family-owned-ohio-canned-meat-brand-commits-to-bpa-free-cans/) & [keystonemeats](https://keystonemeats.com) Bisphenol-A, also known as BPA, has quickly become a chemical that no consumer wants near their food, so brands are responding with new initiatives as seen with the Keystone Meats BPA-free cans. The cans are made with [100% recyclable aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosehead-breweries) that can be infinitely recycled without losing any integrity or quality, which also makes it a more sustainable choice. The new initiative from the brand can be observed across the entirety lineup of products ranging from [beef to soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-beef-products). President of Keystone Meats Pete Dorley addressed the new BPA-free cans saying, "We’ve been working towards non-BPA cans for quite some time and are happy to continue using [sustainable, 100 percent recyclable cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wenlock-spring). We pride ourselves on making wholesome products that are good for the consumer and the environment." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bpa-free Canned Packaging:** There is an opportunity for the packaging industry to further explore the development of BPA-free cans or alternatively-lined options for food product packaging that is safe and sustainable. - **Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum:** The aluminum industry can focus on promoting the benefits of infinitely recyclable aluminum cans as a sustainable and eco-friendly packaging option for various industries beyond food products. - **Health and Environment Consciousness:** There is a growing trend of consumers prioritizing their health and the environment, creating opportunities for brands in various industries to align with such values and innovate accordingly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can adopt BPA-free cans or alternatively-lined options to meet the consumers' demand for safe and sustainable packaging that is both recyclable and aligns with environmental values. - **Aluminum Industry:** The aluminum industry can target various markets such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and beverage packaging by promoting infinitely recyclable aluminum cans as a sustainable option that aligns with consumer values. - **Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG):** CPG brands can offer innovative packaging formats that cater to consumers' demand for health and environment-conscious products that are sustainable and recyclable while prioritizing safety and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paperboard Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-canister.md) - [Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can.md) - [Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaspoons-co.md) - [Easy-Open Tuna Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-can-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchstone-essentials-packaging.md) - [Canned Enhanced Water Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinewater-cans.md) - [Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sig-aluminumfree-full-barrier-solution.md) - [Aluminum-Free Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-evo.md) - [Aluminum OTC Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-thrive.md)