Everyone at Oliver Kay Produce takes our sustainability and commitments to the environment very seriously and we have a responsible approach to minimising our impact on the world’s precious resources.

As a result of regularly assessing our carbon footprint, we have been able to implement a number of programmes focusing on more efficient fuel and energy usage, waste management and the recycling of packaging materials.

Going further we continuously review how our products and packaging are produced and also from where they come. We always source fresh fruit and vegetables locally when we can and have forged strong relationships with a number of local growers selecting typically traditional British farms whose less intensive practices than some producers.

OUR PACKAGING

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:
In October 2018 we introduced trays made from sugarcane which are 100% compostable. We have recently moved to recycled trays made from wood pulp which are also 100% compostable.

Netting:
Items such as oranges and limes, are often packed in plastic netting. We use netting made from TENCAL. TENCAL is a cellulose fibre produced from the wood pulp of the eucalyptus tree. The material is Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and is 100% compostable.

Labels:
Our labels are made from a mixture of cellulose and PLA which is derived from corn/sugar cane. They are 100% compostable.