Greener, kinder packaging for Fudge Kitchen

Fudge Kitchen are an artisan confectionery producer which is putting sustainability at the forefront of its business, with the launch of a new range of products in pouches that you can fully compost after use. 

And Fudge Kitchen is fully committed to reducing its impact on the environment and it is making changes to the way they source ingredients and also package their products.

The new packaging which is made from fully renewable resources - including TIPA bio-based film, NatureFlex cellulose and PaperWise paper, and can be composted in your household food waste (subject to local authority, of course). 

The compostability is clearly stated on each pack, with instructions on how to dispose of it appropriately.

The new pouches range will include Fudge Kitchen's handmade Chocolate Coated Honeycomb, Raspberry Coconut Ice, Rock Salted Peanut Brittle, and Sea Salted Caramel Crumbly Fudge. The collection is available to buy in their shops throughout the UK, on the Fudge Kitchen website and through their independent retail partners. The confectionery pouches are priced individually from £5.50.

Over recent years, Fudge Kitchen have made a number of business changes to propel them forward on their journey to operating in a more sustainable manner. 

For example several months ago in March, they changed their chocolate supplier to Colombian producer Luker Chocolate, meaning they have more visibility on supply chain ethics & sustainability practices used. 

Luker Chocolate is widely recognised for their work supporting cocoa growing communities in Colombia, recently receiving a sustainability honours award in recognition of this achievement. 

Sian Holt, who is the managing director of  Fudge Kitchen, says “During the pandemic, we began challenging ourselves to actively do more to minimise our environmental impact and give back wherever possible. As well as changing chocolate supplier, we are also trialling cane sugar (grown overseas) to beet sugar grown predominantly in the UK.”

The brand has also recently published their 2021/22 Giving Report, detailing their partnership with giving platforms B1G1 and Work For Good, which is allowing them to provide an exceptional positive impact not only to the environment, but to local and community initiatives too.

The compostable pouches range follows on from Fudge Kitchen's sustainable rebrand earlier this year. As part of their new look and feel, the confectioners moved to UK printed packaging, dramatically reducing their carbon footprint, and switched to plant-based inks and water-based glues. All non-compostable packaging is now FSC certified and fully recyclable.

Head of Sales, Rupert Allinson, says “There's a responsibility for all businesses to play their part in tackling the climate emergency. We don't want to just do 'enough' to keep in line with government rules and legislation, instead we want to pave our own way, going above and beyond to minimise the impact we have.”

The confectionery producers are nearing their 40th anniversary, and alongside their 6 high street shops and a flourishing online business, they also produce confectionery for some the UK's most prestigious department stores. 

To learn more please visit https://www.fudgekitchen.co.uk/en.