1810- Peter Durand changes food preservation in major way with the invention and patent of the tin can, which is still used today. In 1813, the first factory dedicated to canning food was opened by John Hall and Bryan Dorkin. The first tin cans were so thick that they had to be hammered open, but as the cans became thinner during production, it led to:

1858- The first can opener made to accompany the tin can was patented by Ezra Warner.