A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition
comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the
polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way,
such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing
acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating
cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.