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Condiment Companies Spice Up Packaging with PET/rPET Plastic

Chris Irby • May 11, 2023

4 Condiment Companies Making the Shift to Recycled PET/rPET

Condiments (catsup, mustard, and other sauces) packaged in recycled PET/rPET plastic.

Here at Plascene, we’re passionate about environmental sustainability. As consumers grow in their awareness of this issue, more and more companies in the condiment industry are making the effort to reduce their use of virgin plastic by incorporating recycled materials into their packaging. We’ve already highlighted Morton and McCormick’s move to PET and rPET plastic containers, but we wanted to give a shout out to some other condiment companies that are making the shift to recycled plastic packaging.

Kraft Heinz, a well-known condiment brand, has made a commitment to use 100% recycled plastic in its ketchup bottles by 2025 and to reduce its overall use of virgin plastic by 20% by 2030. The company has already made significant progress towards this goal, with more than 60% of its ketchup bottles in the United States now made from recycled plastic. Kraft Heinz is also working to increase the use of recycled plastic in its other condiment bottles, including BBQ sauce and salad dressing.

Sir Kensington's logo

Sir Kensington's, a condiment company known for its all-natural and sustainable products, is committed to using recycled plastic in its packaging. Back in 2020, Sir Kensington’s (which uses post-consumer recycled plastic for its squeeze bottles and jars) announced its plan to switch to 100% recycled plastic in its packaging by 2022. And while Sir Kensington’s has yet to achieve this lofty goal, they were at around 24% as of 2021. We’re rooting for them, so we’ll be watching their progress as they continue their efforts.

Hellmann's logo

Hellmann's, a popular mayonnaise brand, has also made a commitment to using recycled plastic in its packaging. The company’s new recycled plastic packaging (which has a slightly darker tint compared to the previous packaging) is made from 100% food-safe plastic. Hellmann’s goal is currently to use 100% recycled plastic for its mayonnaise jars and squeeze bottles by 2025. Hellmann's is also working to increase the use of recycled plastic in its other condiment packaging, including ketchup bottles and salad dressing bottles.

Annie's logo

Annie's, a brand known for its natural and organic products, is committed to using recycled plastic in its packaging. The company, which uses post-consumer recycled plastic for its squeeze bottles and jars, has a goal of using 100% recycled plastic in its packaging by 2025. Annie’s is also working to encourage their customers to recycle by including consumer-facing messaging and educational graphics on their packaging.

TLDR

A number of condiment companies are leading the way in using recycled plastic for their packaging. These companies are not only reducing their environmental impact, but also responding to consumer demand for more sustainable packaging options. As more companies follow suit, we can expect to see a significant reduction in the amount of plastic waste generated by the condiment industry.

PET and rPET Plastic for Your Condiment Packaging Needs

If you’re in the market for functional, sustainable, and attractive post-consumer packaging for your condiments, spices, or sauces, Plascene offers a wide selection of PET and rPET plastic bottles and jars that will help your packaging stand out from the competition. Visit our website today to learn about our custom packaging options and/or to get a free quote.

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