Which revolutionary product packaging innovation from the 1800s was initially met with consumer skepticism but later transformed food preservation and retail distribution?

Before modern packaging technology, preserving and transporting goods was a significant challenge. Throughout history, innovations in product packaging have not only extended shelf life but also transformed retail marketing and consumer experiences. This trivia question focuses on a revolutionary packaging development that changed how products were sold and consumed, affecting shopping habits and retail strategies for generations to come.

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The tin can (developed by Peter Durand in 1810)
The mason jar (patented by John Landis Mason in 1858)
The paper bag with glued square bottom (patented by Margaret Knight in 1871)
The corrugated cardboard shipping box (patented by Albert Jones in 1871)