Which packaging innovation from the 1800s revolutionized food preservation and retail by allowing products to be safely stored and transported over long distances for the first time?

Throughout history, packaging innovations have revolutionized how products reach consumers and shaped shopping experiences across centuries. From ancient clay containers to modern sustainable solutions, packaging has evolved dramatically. This trivia question explores a significant historical packaging innovation that transformed retail and created lasting impact on consumer goods distribution and preservation.

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The tin can (invented by Peter Durand in 1810)
The paper bag with a flat bottom (invented by Margaret Knight in 1870)
The cardboard box (patented by Albert Jones in 1871)
The glass mason jar (patented by John Mason in 1858)