Conagra Brands is amplifying its commitment to sustainability, wielding its Evol® brand to roll out Carbonfree® Certified Carbon Neutral single-serve frozen meals. Set to roll out in June, eight new Evol meals will be produced in a TRUE certified Zero Waste facility and will be Certified Carbon Neutral through the Carbonfree Product Certification Program.
"Evol's philosophy has always been rooted in making great tasting food while doing what's right," said Jill Dexter, Vice President/General Manager, Better for You and Family Meals, Conagra Brands. "The Certified Carbon Neutral status of these eight frozen meals is a visible step in our journey to help protect the environment."
The all-new Five Cheese Alfredo Mac with Chicken is the latest addition to the collection, which includes three vegetarian meals, such as Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli. Several other additions to the brand’s portfolio include:
According to a press release, Evol commissioned a third-party life cycle assessment to measure the carbon footprint of its eight Certified Carbon Neutral frozen single-serve meals, and is offsetting the carbon footprint with investments in renewable wind energy and forest preservation projects verified by Carbonfund.org.
"Our Carbonfree Product Certification partners are leading the way with impactful decisions that will benefit our planet for years to come," commented Eric M. Carlson, President of Carbonfund.org. "Consumers increasingly are looking to purchase products from companies that are taking care of our environment. Climate change and carbon reductions are major drivers of purchasing decisions. We are delighted to welcome Evol to our collection of Carbonfree Product Certification partners."
Carbonfund.org Foundation Certified Carbonfree products have net-zero CO2 emissions, demonstrating their lessened impact on the environment.
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