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Where Can I Buy Canning Lids and Cans?
Once you have your can sealer dialed in, the next question is obvious: where do you actually get the cans and lids? Whether you're sealing dry goods for long-term food storage or canning craft beverages, having a reliable supplier makes all the difference. Here are some of the best options to keep your operation stocked up.
House of Cans
House of Cans is one of the most well-known sources for metal cans in a wide range of sizes and styles. They carry open-top cans in standard food storage sizes — including #1, #2, #2.5, #3, and #10 — along with matching lids. Their open-top cans come in both unlined (for dry goods and industrial use) and R-enamel lined versions (for wet and dry food applications). They also sell in less-than-case quantities, making them a great option whether you're a hobbyist or running a small production operation.
Wine & Beer Supply
If you're sealing beverage cans, Wine & Beer Supply is an excellent go-to. They specialize in aluminum beverage cans in a variety of sizes — 8 oz., 12 oz. (slim and regular), 16 oz., 32 oz., and more — along with a full selection of 202 LOE (Large Opening End) can lids in standard, gold, and black finishes. They offer wholesale pricing and flexible quantities, making them a popular choice for craft breweries, cideries, hard seltzer producers, and mobile canning operations.
Berlin Packaging
Berlin Packaging is a large-scale packaging supplier with a strong selection of open-top tin-plated steel food cans in multiple sizes, with matching metal lids sold separately. Their food cans are designed to help extend product shelf life and are suitable for canning vegetables, sauces, and other edible goods. They also offer aluminum beverage cans for craft drink producers looking for a one-stop packaging source.
Tips for Buying Cans and Lids
Before placing an order, keep a few things in mind. First, always verify that the can size and lid format are compatible with your specific can sealer model — not all ends fit all seamers. Second, consider buying in case quantities when possible, as per-unit pricing drops significantly at higher volumes. Finally, if you’re sourcing beverage cans, make sure to match the can end diameter (most commonly 202) to your seamer’s chuck specifications.
When selecting cans and lids for home canning, it's important to consider the requirements of your canner, such as maintaining the correct water level, using the appropriate weight to regulate pressure, and following the recommended processing time and heat settings for safe preservation. Also, ensure proper venting to remove trapped air from jars to achieve a secure seal and prevent spoilage.