FREMONT, OH, November 11th, 2025 – “The Fremont Company, a leading manufacturer of ketchup and tomato-based products, has launched an innovative packaging solution that combines best-in-class environmental credentials with superior dispensing performance. This development integrates proven technologies from Aptar and Ring Container Technologies to create a fully recyclable package designed for conventional recycling streams, backed by elite industry certifications and leading recyclability classifications.”
“As a company committed to both quality and environmental stewardship, we’re introducing this recyclable packaging solution that maintains the premium ketchup experience our customers expect,” said Chris Smith, President of The Fremont Company. “This advancement significantly reduces environmental impact while preserving product quality and convenience.”
“The new packaging combines Ring Container’s BarrierGuard® OxygenSmart™ PET bottle technology with Aptar’s SimpliCycle® TPE valve closure system. Both components are fully recyclable through conventional recycling streams when paired together and have received elite industry certifications: BarrierGuard® OxygenSmart™ technology and SimpliCycle® have both earned Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), and Aptar’s SimpliCycle® valve system has achieved the highest-Class A recyclability classification from RecyClass.”
Superior Recyclability with Premium Performance
This packaging solution delivers multiple consumer and environmental benefits:
• Improved recyclability through conventional recycling streams in both North America and Europe
• Enhanced consumer experience with cleaner, controlled dispensing from first use to final squeeze
• Superior product protection extends shelf life through advanced oxygen barrier technology
• Continued leadership without compromising product quality or performance
The Fremont Company joins industry leaders in offering ketchup packaging that can be fully recycled through standard curbside recycling programs, eliminating the need for consumers to separate components before disposal.
This packaging innovation will be rolled out across The Fremont Company’s ketchup product line where applicable, reinforcing the company’s commitment to more sustainable food packaging.
