Protecting Food & Beverage Products With Steel Drums | North Coast Container

For food and beverage companies, product quality is everything. Whether you’re shipping liquid sweeteners, dairy products, or vegetable oils, ensuring your ingredients arrive intact and uncontaminated is vital to keeping your customers satisfied – and your operations running smoothly. Choosing the right packaging solution plays a critical role in protecting product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Steel drums offer unmatched protection and reliability for food and beverage companies. As the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America, North Coast Container (NCC) partners with industry leaders to deliver high-quality, vermin-proof containers designed to safeguard your products every step of the way. 

Here’s how 55-gallon steel drums can protect your food and beverage products.

Food-Safe Solutions for a Range of Applications

Steel drums are a trusted packaging solution across the food and beverage industry because they can be manufactured to meet strict safety and regulatory standards. Drums designed for food applications are available with food-grade linings and are produced to comply with:

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards
• Kosher certification requirements
• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

These certifications ensure that the materials and linings used in the manufacturing process are safe for direct contact with food products, reducing the risk of contamination and safeguarding the quality of your ingredients.

Food & Beverage Products That You Can Use Steel Drums For

Steel drums are suitable for a wide variety of food and beverage applications, including the transportation of:

• Dairy products
• Fruit and vegetable purees
• Flavors and fragrances
• Liquid sweeteners
• Oils and fats

At NCC, many of our food and beverage customers trust our steel drums to handle these products safely and efficiently. Our team understands the unique needs of food processors, and we work closely with our customers to ensure they receive containers that meet their exact specifications.

Built to Last: Protecting Product Integrity in Transit

Food and beverage products are often transported over long distances, and the journey can be tough on packaging. Our vermin-proof steel drums are valued for their durability – they are designed to withstand the rigors of the supply chain, reducing the risk of leaks, punctures, or contamination from pests during transit. 

By choosing durable steel drums, you can:

• Minimize product loss during transportation
• Reduce costly shipment disruptions due to damaged packaging
• Maintain supply chain efficiency by ensuring your product arrives as intended

At NCC, our customers in the food and beverage industry often rely on openhead and tighthead steel drums for added security. Whether you're shipping oils, syrups, or other sensitive liquids, steel drums ensure your product remains secure from the point of origin to its final destination.

Reducing the Risk of Contamination

Food safety is non-negotiable. Product contamination can lead to recalls, financial losses, and damage to your brand’s reputation. Steel drums offer a clean, secure solution to reduce contamination risks:

• Non-porous surfaces: Unlike some alternative packaging materials, steel is non-porous, which minimizes the chance of bacteria or other contaminants penetrating the drum.
• Vermin-proof design: Steel drums and properly fitted closures protect against exposure to unwanted pests during storage or transit. 
• Easy to clean: Steel drums can be lined with food-grade coatings that prevent product residue buildup and simplify the cleaning process.

When product purity is your top priority, steel drums offer peace of mind.

Why Food & Beverage Companies Choose North Coast Container

Selecting the right steel drum is only part of the equation—choosing the right manufacturing partner can make all the difference in your supply chain. That’s where North Coast Container stands out. As the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America, we combine high-quality products with exceptional customer support to help food and beverage manufacturers keep their operations running smoothly.

Here’s what sets NCC apart:

• Nationwide, Redundant Capabilities: With manufacturing facilities across the country, we offer reliable production and delivery to minimize lead times and reduce supply chain disruptions.
• Easy to Work With: Our team members are problem-solvers who are committed to simplifying your packaging process, so you can focus on your business.
• Service You Can Count On: From initial consultation to delivery, we prioritize consistent communication and reliable service to ensure your products move without delay.

Contact North Coast Container today to learn more about our steel drum solutions and how we can help keep your supply chain moving.