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Why do Canadians use bags for milk but not other beverages?

Mark Sterling
Mark Sterling
Research Editor · Feb 3, 2026 · Updated Apr 13, 2026

I live in Ontario and I remember seeing juice in those bags when I was younger (maybe ~20 years ago?) It was the same exact bags that the milk comes in, and you would put it in the same exact milk jug thing and it just worked. I remember my mom would freeze them, and as they thawed she would turn…

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The Short Answer

I live in Ontario and I remember seeing juice in those bags when I was younger (maybe ~20 years ago?) It was the same exact bags that the milk comes in, and you would put it in the same exact milk jug thing and it just worked. I remember my mom would freeze them, and as they thawed she would turn them into some sort of "poor mans slushy". They were pretty delicious. So they did sell juice in them once! But like I said, it was a long time ago. I don't remember ever seeing it since then. This doesn't really answer your question though, sorry!

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Key Concepts: Remember, seeing, juice

This explanation focuses on remember, seeing, juice and spans 106 words across 7 sentences. At 63% above the average Everyday Life explanation (65 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.

What This Answer Covers

The explanation opens with: “I live in Ontario and I remember seeing juice in those bags when I was younger (maybe ~20 years ago?) It was the same ex” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 7 connected points.

How This Compares in Everyday Life

Ranked #87 of 500 Everyday Life questions by answer depth (top 18%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.

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Is there a simple explanation for why canadians use bags for milk but not other beverages?

I live in Ontario and I remember seeing juice in those bags when I was younger (maybe ~20 years ago?) It was the same exact bags that the milk comes in, and you would put it in the same exact milk jug thing and it just worked. I remember my mom…

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This is one of the most thorough answer at 106 words, ranked #87 of 500 Everyday Life questions by depth. The key concepts covered are remember, seeing, juice.

What approach does this answer take to explain canadians use bags for milk but not other beverages?

The explanation uses contrasting perspectives across 106 words. It is categorized under Everyday Life and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.