Packaging that doesn’t cost the earth

Fudge Kitchen is an artisan confectionery producer putting sustainability at the forefront of its business, with the launch of a new range of products in fully compostable pouches. The business is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and is making changes to the way it sources ingredients and packages its products.

The new packaging which is made from 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). The compostability is clearly stated on 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 Fudge Kitchen shops throughout the UK, on its website and through its independent retail partners. The confectionery pouches are priced individually from £5.50.

In recent years, Fudge Kitchen has made a number of business changes to propel it forward on its journey to operating more sustainably. In March of this year, it switched chocolate supplier, to Colombian producer Luker Chocolate, meaning it has more visibility on supply chain ethics & sustainability practices used. Luker Chocolate has been recognised for its work supporting cocoa growing communities in Colombia, recently receiving a sustainability honours award.

Sian Holt, MD 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 beat sugar grown predominantly in the UK.”

Alongside this, the brand recently published its 2021/22 Giving Report, detailing its partnership with giving platforms B1G1 and Work For Good, which have enabled it 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 its new look and feel, the confectioner moved to UK printed packaging, dramatically reducing its 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 producer is nearing its 40th anniversary, and alongside its 6 high street shops and a flourishing online business, it also produces confectionery for some of the UK’s most prestigious department stores. Click here to shop the full range.

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