Yarde Farm marks major sustainability milestone with compostable materials
The Devon-based ice cream brand has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs that are produced by an accredited packaging manufacturer
Yarde Farm, the Devon-based ice cream brand exclusive to foodservice, has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey in a first-to-market move within the foodservice sector.
The new mini tubs are certified as industrially compostable, produced by a packaging manufacturer accredited by TÜV Austria under the OK compost INDUSTRIAL scheme and must be disposed of via the appropriate commercial waste streams. It reflects Yarde Farm’s commitment to supporting care homes seeking to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on quality, taste or value.
Tom Hackley, managing director at Yarde Farm, says: “Sustainability is an increasing priority for our customers, and we wanted to deliver a solution that is both credible and certified, while staying true to what Yarde Farm stands for. Using certified industrially compostable packaging enables us to make meaningful progress, while remaining clear and transparent about its disposal.”
Based in Plymouth, Devon, Yarde Farm has been crafting award-winning artisanal ice cream and sorbets for more than 30 years. Using quality ingredients, including West Country cream, melted Belgian chocolate and Italian fruit purées, its skilled team of ice cream makers hand-fill more than 40 flavours, all created exclusively for foodservice.
The compostable mini tubs will be introduced alongside two new flavours, the first to be sold in this packaging. Available from Bidfood, the Cherry Cola Sorbet becomes the fifth vegan flavour in the Yarde Farm mini tub range, meaning almost 30% of its mini tubs are now vegan. The Unicorn Ice Cream combnes strawberry ice cream and a blueberry ripple with rainbow chocolate pieces.
While the introduction of industrially compostable mini tubs marks a significant step forward, Yarde Farm continues to invest in longer-term packaging innovations. In addition, the ice cream manufacturer is set to publish its first sustainability report later this year, outlining the business’s commitment to and progress against its new sustainability goals.
Alongside the packaging change, the mini tubs have also been redeveloped in response to customer feedback, with brighter, more colourful designs that further complement Yarde Farm’s newly launched website, which brings the updated brand identity to life while reinforcing its core values.
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