The maker of Fisher nuts wanted recyclable snack canisters to replace paper-based, multi-material cans that often end up in the trash and are rising in cost.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., which also makes Orchard Valley Harvest nuts and mixes, worked with Ring Container Technologies on a lightweight PET snack container called SmartCAN. PET has broad acceptance in curbside recycling programs, is readily reprocessed and easily incorporates post-consumer resin, reducing the need to create new material.