CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra
Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it will strive toward
making 100% of its current plastic packaging renewable, recyclable
or compostable by 2025. This goal accompanies current efforts to
reduce the overall use of plastic and is part of the company's
broader commitment to shaping a Better Planet, one of the four
pillars of Conagra's corporate social responsibility and ESG
efforts.
"Conagra is committed to being a caretaker of the environment,"
said Katya Hantel, director,
sustainable development for Conagra Brands. "As part of this
commitment, we are constantly challenging ourselves to more
sustainably source packaging materials, generate less waste for
disposal and help preserve our planet and its resources."
Packaging serves a critical role in maintaining both food
freshness and safety, but waste from plastic packaging is a growing
issue. With the introduction of its sustainable packaging
goal, Conagra is committed to producing packaging that takes
environmental impacts into account while continuing to ensure food
quality and safety. The company aims to reduce waste derived from
packaging through thoughtful design and by using renewable and more
readily recyclable or compostable materials.
Conagra has already made progress against its sustainable
packaging goal with the introduction of plant-based bowls used in
Healthy Choice Power Bowls products. Made from fiber, these bowls
have helped Conagra avoid the use of more than 2.1 million pounds
of plastic packaging since being introduced in 2017.
Over the next few years, the company aims to avoid the use of an
additional 33 million pounds of plastic through further development
of plant-based packaging options and other packaging innovations.
Conagra also plans to ensure all packaging features a How2Recycle
label to provide clarity to consumers, so that more materials are
put into recycling bins.
"As a food company, packaging is an integral part of our
product. That's why we are committed to making packaging decisions
with the environment in mind," said Corey Berends, PhD.,
senior vice president, Research & Development for Conagra
Brands. "We've set an ambitious goal and we look forward to working
with our suppliers and others in the industry to identify
innovative solutions that maintains food safety and freshness while
also reducing our packaging footprint."
More information about Conagra's sustainable packaging
initiatives and CSR efforts can be found in the company's
Citizenship Report.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food
companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands
combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened
focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy
people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such
as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®,
as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®,
Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for
every occasion. For more information, visit
www.conagrabrands.com.
MEDIA: Mike Cummins
312-549-5257
michael.cummins@conagra.com
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