As a brand under the JIMA Group, Jima Containers has been deeply engaged in the metal packaging industry for over 10 years. We specialize in providing metal cans (including aluminum cans and tinplate cans), metal lids, and canning services, with our products widely used in packaging scenarios for various beverages such as cola, beer, energy drinks, and apple juice. In terms of new product research and development, we have always actively explored with market demand as the guide. We have successf
Project Background
Our partner is a mid-to-high-end pet food brand focusing on canned wet food for cats and dogs. Previously, they used flexible pouches for packaging.
They faced three core challenges:
Poor freshness retention: Flexible pouches had weak barrier properties against light and oxygen, leading to short shelf life and easy oxidation of pet food.
Low brand premium: The soft packaging looked cheap and failed to match the brand’s "natural, high-quality" positioning.
Storage and display issues: Pouches were not stackable, taking up more storage space and having low shelf visibility in pet stores.
Customized Solution
We provided a food-grade tinplate can packaging solution with easy-open lids:
High-barrier material: Used food-safe tinplate compliant with international food contact standards, effectively blocking light and oxygen to lock in freshness.
Easy-open design: Equipped with pull-tab lids for tool-free opening, safe and convenient for pet owners.
Customizable printing: Supported high-definition pattern and logo printing to enhance brand recognition and premium feel.
Stackable structure: The rigid tinplate cans are stackable, saving storage and logistics space.
Project Results
Freshness improvement: Shelf life of pet canned food extended from 4 months to 9 months, reducing food waste.
Brand upgrade: The tinplate packaging improved product premium, with sales increasing by 15% in 3 months.
Cost and efficiency: Stackable design reduced storage space by 20% and logistics damage rate to below 1%.
Project Background
Our partner is a local brand specializing in organic nuts, previously using PET plastic cans.
They faced three core challenges:
Environmental pressure: Generating approximately 95 tons of non-biodegradable plastic packaging waste annually, which led to a 12% loss of consumers due to the "non-eco-friendly" brand image.
Misaligned brand positioning: The low-cost texture of PET jars failed to match the brand’s "organic, premium" positioning.
Cost volatility: PET material procurement costs fluctuated by up to 18% annually due to crude oil prices, causing budget instability.
Customized Solution
We delivered a 100% recyclable tinplate can packaging solution with the following core features:
Eco-Conscious Material Selection
Used food-grade tinplate compliant with EU food contact standards, printed with water-based inks free of heavy metal residues.
Clearly labeled "100% Recyclable Tinplate" with recycling instructions to raise consumer environmental awareness.
Freshness-Locking Structure Upgrade
Integrated double-layer food-grade silicone gaskets, extending the nut shelf life from 6 months (PET cans) to 9 months.
Reduced food waste from spoilage, indirectly lowering carbon emissions.
Lightweight Design Optimization
Optimized can body curvature and wall thickness to reduce single-can weight from 165g to 142g while maintaining structural strength.
Cut raw material usage by 14% and reduced per-can carbon footprint by approximately 0.32kg CO₂e.
Project Results
Environmental Impact: After implementation, the client eliminated ~95 tons of plastic waste annually, equivalent to reducing 380 tons of CO₂ emissions (equal to the annual carbon sequestration of 21,000 trees).
Market Response: Post-upgrade, brand repurchase rate increased by 18%, with 23% of new customers citing "eco-friendly packaging" as their primary reason for choosing the brand.
Brand Value: The packaging solution won the industry "Green Packaging Innovation Award," helping the client successfully enter 3 high-end organic supermarkets.
Cost Stability: Tinplate material prices fluctuate by only 5% annually, enabling long-term cost control for the client’s packaging budget.
环境压力:每年产生约95吨不可生物降解的塑料包装废弃物,因“不环保”的品牌形象而导致消费者流失12%.
A leading agricultural and food enterprise (with 20+ years of experience in grain processing) planned to launch its premium corn product collection — covering 3 core categories:
Grade-A non-GMO corn kernels (sourced from its 5,000-acre organic corn base in Northeast China, with a moisture content controlled below 13%);
Artisanal baked corn snacks (low-oil, no preservatives, available in 2 unique flavors: cheese-butter and black sesame);
Specialty high-gluten corn flour (finely milled to 80-mesh, suitable for high-end pastries and gluten-free diets).
The brand’s key demands for packaging were: 1) 12-month freshness retention for corn products; 2) Visual alignment with its "luxury agricultural" positioning; 3) User-friendly design for end consumers.
To address these needs, we provided a customized food-grade tinplate can solution with 3 targeted optimizations:
Freshness protection: Made of 0.23mm thick food-grade tinplate (compliant with FDA and EU food contact standards), the can’s double-sealed seam structure achieved a 99.9% airtight rate — effectively isolating moisture (moisture penetration rate
