In 2021, we reduced product packaging by more than 727,000 pounds and added How2Recycle logos onto more than 250 items.*
The packaging team collaborates with all departments and examines the entire supply chain for sustainability initiatives. One of our 20 By 30 Challenge goals is to focus on packaging sustainability efforts through research, innovation, on-package communications and optimizing package weight and shipping efficiencies. In 2021, we are pleased to have made progress in each of these areas. Numerous weight-savings projects were researched by implementing material reductions and investigating increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR)/post-industrial recycled (PIR) content. In calendar year 2021, the packaging team initiated 25 projects and completed 13 projects. Combined, these projects resulted in more than 727,000 pounds of material savings.*
Hormel Foods uses more than 73,000 unique items to package and produce our products, including corrugated paperboard, labels, films, cans, plastic bags, displays, glass containers, metal closures and plastic closures. Approximately 83% of our product packaging, by weight, is recyclable and more than 30% is made from recycled materials.