SUSTAINABILITY / ESG

We always source fresh fruit and vegetables locally when we can and have forged strong relationships with a number of local growers. We work with typically traditional British farms who use less intensive practices than other producers.

Wherever possible, our food waste is recycled and converted into renewable energy. We also support local charities with regular donations of suitable products.

Packaging is a big part of our business, with so many products to supply, all requiring different types of packaging to keep them at their best, we stock a large range of types of packaging. As an example, we buy roughly 800 nets of lemons & 320 trays of chillies each day. Therefore it is vital that we choose a sustainable option for each, to ensure our business has minimal impact on the environment, ensuring it is still fit for purpose.

• Trays: Since 2018 we have used trays made from 100% recycled material and are 100% compostable.
• Tray liners: The liners used in our trays are made from a biodegradable plastic and use an additive called EPI to help them break down in landfill.
• Netting: Items such as oranges and limes, are often packed in plastic netting however, the netting on our products is made from a fully compostable woven cellulose material.
• Film: Unlike most flow wrap films, ours is made from a mono rather than composite material which makes it much easier to recycle. We are currently looking at both paper and cellulose based alternatives to make it compostable.
• Continuous development: Where materials are not compostable, we are looking for suitable alternative solutions with an aim to have fully compostable packaging as soon as possible.