Engaging with the next generation in our sustainability journey
At Finnebrogue, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We’re not only committed to reducing our environmental impact but also focused on fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation of sustainability leaders. One of the recent highlights of our sustainability efforts was a visit from students at CAFRE college to our plant-based site […]
FINNEBROGUE AND BIFFA ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Finnebrogue, a leading UK food manufacturer, and Biffa, a leader in UK sustainable waste management, are excited to announce a strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainability and enhancing waste management practices at Finnebrogue’s four sites in County Down. Over the next three years, Finnebrogue aims to significantly reduce waste, increase recycling rates, and minimise the […]
SPOTLIGHT: Sam Turner, Quality Foods Rising Star of the Year!
Congratulations Samuel Turner, Finnebrogue’s Sustainability Executive, on being crowned ‘Quality Foods Rising Star of the Year’ at the national Quality Food Awards ceremony in London on Thursday 7th November 2024. Sam joined Finnebrogue in August 2023 on a four-month contract to collect Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for our own brand products, supporting our mission […]
Embrace Sustainability: Grow Your Own Vegetables
This week marks another milestone in our journey towards sustainability: the first of our home-grown veggies were picked by our green-fingered colleague Denny and served up for lunch in our subsidised Roof Garden canteen. This exciting development not only celebrates our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, but also enhances our community spirit and promotes […]
Finnbrogue commits to WRAP Food Waste Reduction Roadmap
As part of its Bigger Picture programme to produce food that doesn’t cost the Earth, Finnebrogue has committed to support the delivery of the UK Food Waste Reduction (FWR) Roadmap, operated by Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) Renowned as one of the most forward-thinking food producers in the UK and Ireland, Finnebrogue has set […]
Finnebrogue ‘future proofs’ commercial growth through sustainability and efficiencies
The sun was shining this morning in County Down, for a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce event at Hinch Distillery. ‘Grow with Danske’ explored sustainability and operational excellence as key drivers for commercial growth. Declan Ferguson, Finnebrogue’s research, development & technical director was one of the keynote speakers: “Finnebrogue has traditionally been focused on controlling […]
Should we ‘celebrate’ or ‘demonstrate’ support for Earth Day?
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day started out as a protest, demanding action for a common cause – save the Planet to save life. But some argue that it has become greenwashed with commercialism like any other hallmark holiday. Is that a bad thing – if it’s raising awareness for the cause? What do you […]
Finnebrogue outlines progress to plastic management so far
Plastic is a serious business and Finnebrogue Artisan is a responsible business. Here, the company outline it’s progress to date on managing plastic within operations and food packaging: In 2019, Finnebrogue moved away from unrecyclable black plastic trays to 100% recycled and recyclable alternatives. In 2021, the company committed to two targets by 2025: 100% […]
Finnebrogue Artisan spearheads campaign to clean the Quoile
Finnebrogue Artisan, located near the River Quoile in Downpatrick, has set up a steering group with local residents, anglers and sustainability experts to help clean it up. Following water testing at the river in 2020, the UK food producer found concerning results of contamination that could threaten the health of users – high levels […]
Finnebrogue wins Best Sustainability Initiative at Ulster Grocers Awards
Finnebrogue Artisan has picked an award for ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ for its work with Foundation Earth at this year’s Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards 2022, held in the Culloden Estate and Spa on May 27. Henderson Group picked up Best In-Store Consumer Sales Promotion for its EUROSPAR Over 1000 Prices Matched to TESCO campaign, and highly […]
