Trying to ask what the history of the 12oz aluminum can is and how it evolved from the glass bottle. Why not 10oz can or 14oz can?
2006-06-29 07:53:57 · 6 answers · asked by bradydog888 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Here you go, the history of the can:
2006-06-29 07:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At the start there was no standard size for beverages. As each new product came onto the market, it was in their interest to increase the amount of liquid for a given price so as to increase their sales. At the same time they could not afford to cut profits by giving too large a portion. 12 ounces is just where it happen to work out for most competitors. As for the glass to the can cost again is the reason. Cheaper to make a can than a bottle, cost less due to weight and space required for shipping. ( it has to get from the plant to the store) And in the beginning it put a end to the considerable problems of deposits on the bottles and their recycling.
2006-06-29 15:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by mccloudrat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somone who had the authority made the decision at Coke or something.
2006-06-29 14:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by cynicalcall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just started making 8 oz. cans.
2006-06-29 14:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 once is the average
2006-06-29 14:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by densmaltz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DRINK THE 16 OZ
2006-06-29 14:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by GOTCHA! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋