Peri & Sons Farms Rolls Out Compostable PLU Stickers on Organic Onions

YERINGTON, Nev. — Peri & Sons Farms, a third-generation family farm growing onions in Nevada and California, is rolling out compostable PLU stickers on its Organic White, Yellow and Red onions.

“Produce stickers are small, but they add up. Traditional PLU stickers are made from plastic. They can’t break down, so they often end up in landfills or contaminate compost streams. It’s one of the most common complaints we hear from consumers, especially shoppers working to cut waste at home,” said Kelsey Weingart, Brand Manager, Marketing for Peri & Sons Farms.

Compostable isn’t the same as recyclable. Peri & Sons’ new stickers break down naturally. No recycling plant is needed, so shoppers can compost the sticker right along with the onion peel.

“Sustainability isn’t a checkbox for us,” said Weingart. “We take it seriously, and we’re always looking for new ways to bring that commitment into real life, down to the smallest detail of how our onions reach the shelf. It’s a small sticker, but each one counts.”

The stickers extend the work Peri & Sons started with Earthbag® packaging, which is plastic-free, compostable and recyclable. The company is also trialing paper tags and plastic-free mesh as it continues to reduce plastic across its packaging. Together, these steps give retailers a simple story to share with shoppers: USA-grown organic onions from a family farm that thinks in generations, not seasons.

The rollout is happening in phases. Retailers will see the new compostable stickers appear across Organic White, Yellow and Red onions as current inventory cycles through, with no change to how they order, stock or sell.

Retailers can contact their Peri & Sons Sales representative for rollout details. To learn more about Peri & Sons Farms, its sustainability efforts, Sweetie Sweet® onions and its Focus on Flavor commitment, visit periandsons.com.

About Peri & Sons Farms

Peri & Sons Farms is a third-generation, family-owned farm growing premium and USDA-certified organic onions, shallots and specialty varieties in Nevada and California. Growing in two regions lets the company deliver USA-grown onions year-round, with the quality and consistency retailers count on. Known for its Focus on Flavor commitment, Sweetie Sweet® onions and Earthbag® packaging, Peri & Sons grows onions the right way, not the easy way.