FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO ARE YOU?
We’re a soft soft drink brand called CANS made by CANS Global s.r.o. and dispatched around the UK by DRINK CANS UK LTD (we know, highly inventive business names).
We started CANS because we realised that soft drinks aren’t actually soft.
They’re laced with sugar and a load of artificial sweeteners.
So we made a non-sweet soft drink that was actually soft on the mind and body.
Our founders’ mission is to stop sugar overconsumption, so our main goal is to create
a non-sweet section in stores to help people choose their soft drinks more wisely.
WHERE DO CANS COME FROM?
Austria… Obviously.
For those that might not know how great Austria is, not only is it perfectly placed for shipping around Europe, it’s also one of the best sources of Alpine spring water, but it’s also renowned for its dedication to food safety, quality and sustainability.
Given we wanted to create a sparkling drink with clean ingredients and sustainable packaging, we had a clear winner.
YOU SAY YOU’RE NOT SWEET, BUT HOW MUCH SUGAR IS IN A CANS?
Good and highly specific question.
Well, our range of sparkling soft drinks have no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
We do use a splash of real fruit juice for flavour, so they contain a small amount of natural fruit sugar.
CANS Sugar Content per 330ml:
- Lemon: ~ 0.8g natural sugar
- Cherry: ~ 1.0g natural sugar
- Apple: ~ 1.2g natural sugar
In our opinion, you don’t need more sugar than that. You’re sweet enough.
WHY ARE CANS ONLY IN CANS?
Well, firstly because otherwise we’d have to change our name to BOTTLES.
Secondly because we wanted to create a soft drink that was soft on the mind, body and PLANET.
After a lot of research, we found aluminium is infinitely better than plastic or glass, especially when it comes to recyclability (yes it’s a word):
OVER 75% OF ALL ALUMINIUM EVER PRODUCED IS STILL IN USE TODAY.
A stunning stat, we think you’ll agree.
Not only that but:
- They don’t degrade as quickly
- Use 4x less energy than producing a glass bottle
- Have a lower carbon footprint
- Protects flavours and nutrients against light and oxygen
- Are BPA-Free
Crucially too, CANS chill faster. In short, everyone’s a winner.
HOW MANY FLAVOURS DO YOU HAVE?
🍋 Lemon
🍒 Cherry
🍏 Apple
However, in our quest for non-sweet world domination, we will be launching more.
WHAT DOES ‘NON SWEET CATEGORY’ MEAN?
Currently in supermarkets and shops, all soft drinks are lumped together in one section.
But not all soft drinks are soft on your body and mind. In fact, nearly none of them are.
So our mission is to create a 'non-sweet’ category in store so people can choose drinks safe in the knowledge that they contain no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO DRINK CANS?
When they’re ice cold.
Oh, but you meant occasion? Well, whether it’s for work, play, or post-workout, we made CANS to be a refreshingly non-sweet alternative to sugary sodas.
Saving customers from sugar crashes since 2023.
I WANT TO STOCK CANS… NOW, DAMMIT, NOW.
If you would love CANS for your next event pop Matt an email: events@cans.co.uk
If you’d like to sell CANS, contact Nat or Fran at sales@cans.co.uk.
If you’d like to be a brand ambassador, pop Chloe an email at ambassadors@cans.co.uk and why you think we’d be a great match.
To sweeten the deal, we offer a 15% affiliate commission to get you started.
CAN YOU TELL ME ALL OF THE DIETARY STUFF?
Let’s start with the big one. Because our CANS are just a splash of fruit juice, Alpine spring water and some bubbles, our CANS do not contain any major allergens.
FREE’S & FRIENDLIES
- Gluten-Free
- Keto-Friendly
- 100% Plant-based
- Dairy-Free (No lactose or milk ingredients)
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Sesame free
- Fish & Shellfish free
- Mustard & Celery free
- Sulfur Dioxide & Sulfites free
SAFE
- For pregnant people (always wise though to ask a healthcare expert for any specific dietary concerns)
- Children of all ages (If they’re new to carbonated drinks though, maybe start with small sips)
- CANS does not contain any animal-derived ingredients, alcohol, or additives that would conflict with Halal or Kosher dietary requirements.
However, they are not officially certified as Halal or Kosher at this time.
READ THIS IF YOU HAVE A FRUIT ALLERGY: If you have severe fruit allergies (such as citrus or apple sensitivity), please check the specific flavor ingredients.
NOT FREQUENTLY ASKED BUT STILL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
WHY ARE YOU CALLED CANS?
Because cans.com was available.
WHERE IS THE JUICE SOURCED FROM?
Real fruit orchards around Europe.
Because of the drink we wanted to make, finding the best quality, but also the most responsibly sourced ingredients that are soft on the body, mind and planet is a must.
TALK TO US ABOUT CANS VS PLASTIC BOTTLES
Let’s talk you through our rationale.
Plastic Bottles or (PET) release microplastics into beverages, especially those with long storage times or heat exposure. A lot of other cans use BPA - which also leak into the drink. Not great.
We use the most BPA-Free friendly coating we could find.
They don’t degrade in the same way as plastics, and the reason we have it is to ensure the aluminium doesn’t degrade, so it can be reincanated.
Nobody can tell you that there’s zero chance of releasing microplastics,
but it’s the lowest we can make it with the technology available.