Campbell Soup is planning to eliminate the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) linings from foods and beverages can packaging.
The firm delivered two million cans with linings made from acrylic or polyester materials replacing BPA.
The new lining is planned to be introduced by Campbell to all cans used across the US and Canadian portfolio by the middle of 2017.
As part of this effort, about 75% of Campbell's soup portfolio are planned to be packed in non-BPA lined cans by December 2016.
Other products which will be packed in new non-BPA lined cans include Campbell's gravies, Swanson broth and SpaghettiOs pasta.
Campbell Soup packaging senior program manager Mike Mulshine said: "Our priority throughout this transition has been, and will continue to be, food safety.
"We have tested and conducted trials with hundreds of alternatives to BPA lining and believe the acrylic and polyester options will ensure our food remains safe, affordable and tastes great."
Following consumer feedback, the firm initially announced its plan to eliminate BPA linings in cans in February 2012 and assessed several alternatives.
However, technical challenges and financial priorities have resulted in delay of the transition plan.
Meanwhile, the company is assessing alternatives to BPA coatings used on other packaging, including aluminum cans used for V8 beverages and metal screw top lids on glass jars.
Image: Campbell plan to pack 75% of soup portfolio in non-BPA lined cans by December 2016. Photo: courtesy of Business Wire/Campbell Soup Company.
