Sustainable jars soar for Peter Pan

摘要

At the forefront of sustainability initiatives, giant packaged food supplier ConAgra Foods, Omaha, NE, has moved to a more sustainable plastic jar for Peter Pan® peanut butter products.rnThe company says the new Peter Pan jars use about 12 percent less plastic across core jar sizes, which equates to eliminating enough plastic to fill more than 24 garbage trucks each year with solid waste. Says Karl Sears, vp and general manager of ConAgra Foods, "We know that consumers of Peter Pan peanut butter are environmentally-conscious and are actively looking for brands that fit their budget and promote sustainability.