Ford Teams Up with Heinz to Discover New Sustainable Materials

When you think about things that go together, cars and tomatoes don't come to mind, but Ford may soon change that thanks to new developments in their partnership with H.J. Heinz Company. The two businesses, which could not be more different, have joined forces to test out the use of dried tomato skins in Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. If suitable, they could be used in the creation of in-car storage bins or as wiring brackets, benefiting both Heinz and Ford's sustainability efforts.
"We are delighted that the technology has been validated," said Vidhu Nagpal, associate director…


