Abstract: A pressurised can (1) having a body (2) with an open end, through which a product (5) is inserted into the can, and a cover (3) arranged to cover and seal the open end of the body (2). The can is filled to a predetermined height such that the cover (3) is spaced from the product surface (55) to leave a headspace (7). The can (1) is adapted to minimise the volume of the headspace (7), whilst maximising the height (h) of the headspace (7) at the point at which the can (1) is first opened.

Abstract: A can end (10) of the full aperture easy open end type, which comprises a seaming panel (12), a wall (14) depending from the seaming panel, a radiussed portion or “countersink” (16) and a centre panel (20). The end of the invention further includes a flat annulus or stepped portion (19) between the wall (14) and the countersink (16) such that, in the alternative, the can end is openable by engaging the blade of a can opener with the stepped portion.