Cans

My dad and grandfather sold canned goods. They have a 3 year shelf life where the food is guaranteed to be as good as day 1. The exception is tomatoes. The acid in tomatoes makes storing them in cans not great for long periods. The reality of canned foods is unless it is bulging, the food from a nutritional point of view is generally good for at least 10 years. That doesn't mean it tastes as good.

Offered by John.

I started researching canning equipment suppliers. I found one which looked promising and emailed a request for a manual #10 can sealer and supplies. I just got a reply.

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 14:20:16 -0800
From: wellscan@lightspeed.bc.ca (Ken Statham)
Subject: Re: Can Sealer

Steve, we sell the can sealer for $695.00 CDN and the can plus end for $1.55 ea. There would be an approx 4-5 week delivery for the sealer. We accept Visa or M/C by phone or fax. It is important for us to know whether the intended product is "wet" or "dry" so that we can ensure the inside coating is correct. Shipping is extra and we usually utilize UPS standard service "collect. Once you have reviewed this info, pls let us know how we may be of further assistance. Thank you for visiting our website. Regards, the Tinman.

Offered by Steve

We need to cover as many angles as possible. It's vital that as well as producing our own food after the Pole shift, that we also have supplies at hand to feed us until such time that we're able to be fully self-sufficient. I would actually aim to store supplies that would last out for several years in order to cover the more pessimistic estimates. Whose to say that our initial attempts at gardening and farming utterly fail due to factors outside of our control, such as localized toxic poisoning. Simply put, I think we must do both, and with equal emphasis. The Aftertime is going to be stressful enough as it is, but consider the relative peace of mind someone would feel if they were able to work hard all day producing food for their future, safe in the knowledge that in the meantime they had guaranteed food waiting on the table. There are quite a few resources on the net for storage supplies, AlpineAire Foods is one of the best I've come across so far.

AlpineAire Foods
FOOD STORAGE CENTRAL
P.O. Box 561
Salem, OR 97308

Offered by Paul.