In a world where more and more brands are thinking about ways to operate more sustainably, everybody wins.
Fresh speciality coffee roasted fresh to order and delivered right to your doorstep: that’s what we do here at Union. You can be sure that every bean in your bag has been grown by producers dedicating their time to quality, directly and ethically sourced by us and expertly roasted in London. Sustainability has always been at the forefront of our mission and there are so many more trailblazing companies in the food delivery industry that have similar approaches, and deliver a world of foodie goodness.
From Good Hemp’s Sustainable Food Delivery Guide to Mindful Chef’s delicious and nutritious recipes, the following five brands mirror our philosophy and commitment to long-term sustainability.
Our Favourite Sustainable Food Delivery Brands
These companies grabbed our attention because, like ourselves, they make sustainability a priority at all levels of the supply chain. Their actions show they care about protecting the environment and inspire their customers to do the same.
1) Good Hemp
Good Hemp is vocal about their willingness to do whatever it takes to help save the planet. They champion hemp products (like CBD oil, milk, protein powders and more), which are delivered in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner.
Their Sustainable Food Delivery Guide is a triple threat : teaching people to create good food habits, highlighting ethical food and beverage delivery providers (like us!) and even encouraging others to grow their own organic produce. Good Hemp inspires others to start their own conversations, and never compromises on their mission to make the world a better place.
2) Abel & Cole
We boil Abel & Cole’s success down to three factors. First, they source organic produce from environmentally-conscious small farmers, makers and bakers. Secondly, they have exceptionally high food standards. Lastly, the business is a champion of (often hard to find) seasonal produce.
Abel & Cole have also put a lot of thought into how they can make their farm to front door process more environmentally friendly over the years from their sustainable packaging to their low carbon footprint delivery.
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3) Mindful Chef
Mindful Chef sells fresh ingredients perfectly packaged to create their original mouthwatering recipes in eight steps or less. These dishes cater to people of all skill levels in the kitchen and encourage their customers to make smarter choices that are good for their health and the environment.
Not keen on fad diets or quick fixes, their nutritionist-approved recipes are meant to inspire conscious food choices. It’s all the more easier to do so when their catalogue includes produce that is sourced from award-winning suppliers who share Mindful Chef’s sustainable values and is shipped with free nationwide delivery.
4) OLIO
Forget about ever throwing something out when it’s close to the expiry date again. With OLIO, food waste can be drastically reduced through their clever app that connects neighbours when one has surplus food at home. From leftovers to cans of food that have sat in the cupboard for a year, anything goes.
What we like most about OLIO is that their commitment to sustainability starts at the local level. A simple idea like this has the opportunity to transform communities gradually, which eventually leads to greater change on a larger scale too.
5) allplants
People rave about allplants for good reason. This beloved brand sells chef-made, plant-based meals to thousands of Britons a year. But don’t let their name fool you. They don’t just sell to vegans - in their own words, We need as many hands as we can get to tackle the challenges facing the planet.
The company is also part of a growing list of brands that are certified B corporations. These businesses are committed to accelerating the culture shift to a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. Music to our ears.
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A Commitment to Sustainability
Like us, these companies are committed to a future where everybody — from the government and NGOs to businesses and individuals — takes responsibility for the environmental challenges facing the world.
By supporting businesses with this mindset, and by talking to others about doing the same, we can start a bigger conversation about sustainability and build positive change from the ground up. This can have a far reaching impact over time, beyond what is even imaginable right now.
Are you ready to make your next sustainable step and enjoy more delicious food at home?
