Plastic container manufacturer Ring Container Technologies has partnered with Ventura Foods for the glass-to-plastic conversion for the latter’s Marie's Refrigerated Salad Dressing.
Image: Ventura Foods’s Marie's Refrigerated Salad Dressing in new packaging. Photo: courtesy of RING Companies.
Ventura Foods has decided to switch the product packaging due to consumer insights, safety and packaging optimization.
Ring Container Technologies food service sales senior director Tom Kerstetter said that the two firms collaborated for design and development process, which included engaging teams from various departments at both Ring and Ventura Foods.
“Once the final designs were selected, both our local and product development teams worked closely to ensure a seamless qualification and transition to PET.”
Ring said interactive engineering sessions have been conducted along with ideation and real-time design consultations. This resulted in production of 3D models of the new Marie’s bottle by Ring.
Ventura Foods is now packing its Marie’s product in 100 percent recyclable and BPA-free packaging, which is said to be lighter in weight, easier to stack and ship, and more efficient to transport.
Ventura Foods marketing director Revay Ripp said: “Marie’s consumers are passionate about this brand and demand quality ingredients and premium packaging.
“Backed by market research and supported by Ring’s high-touch partnership that kept our strategic business goals top of mind, together we created a product that we are proud to share with our customers.”
Tennessee-based Ring Container provides sustainable solutions for the consumer packaging industry.
Earlier this year, Ring Container has announced its plan to open a new manufacturing plant in Hagerstown, Maryland. Holly Combs.
The facility, which will be the company’s 18th manufacturing plant, is scheduled to commence production in the first quarter.
Maryland Governor LarryHogan said: “Ring’s decision to open a new facility in Washington County shows that More Jobs for Marylanders is really making a difference in growing our economy and creating jobs in all parts of the state.”