3 Benefits of Wholefood Diets
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Low carb? Low Fat? Meal replacement shakes? How can we manage our weight better? We live in a world where ultra-processed foods are the norm
Our Sustainability Perkifesto
When it comes to brands being sustainable, there is a lot of fluff, and, as some say, green washing.
But we promise you won’t get any “Blah, blah, blah” from us. And we promise we will do everything we can so we
Don’t Mess Up the Planet
We’re here to be transparent about how we’re sustainable now, and what we can do better. ‘Cause when it comes to the planet we can always do better.
Perkier was born with sustainability as a core value.
How can we be more sustainable?
What are we doing now?
We Say Yes To Plants
YASSSS to plants actually!
Did you know, Plant Based Diets have 50% lower CO2 emissions? Yep we know – that’s an unbelievable percentage, and one that’s often overlooked by government & big food companies.
And yet it’s true! Becoming flexitarian, vegetarian or even vegan can help reduce your carbon footprint. And at Perkier we want to help you be more environmentally friendly, so all our bars are 100% plant based.
And in case you haven’t tried them yet – don’t worry, we create sustainable food without compromising on the taste. Perkier bars are DELISH (4.8 Stars say it on Amazon 😁).
Wanna do better than 50% less CO2? Find out about our journey to becoming Net Zero.
We're Saying No To Palm Oil
Palm Oil. Heard of it? You should have. You’ve almost certainly consumed some today.
Palm oil is found in half of all packaged products you’ll find in your local supermarket. Why? It’s high yield, efficient and cheap. It’s also semi-solid at room temperature, so easy to use in so many products, from bread to lipstick.
So what’s the problem? Well, it’s also a key cause of deforestation in Borneo and Indonesia. Something we can’t let continue, especially at the alarming rate it’s going at.
Creating Palm Oil Free products is the only way we can ensure we aren’t contributing the Palm deforestation. It’s something we are so passionate about, as rainforests are not only a natural carbon sink, helping remove CO2 from our atmosphere, but are also the home of incredible wildlife. In fact, if we don’t dramatically reduce our consumption of Palm Oil FAST, orangutans will be extinct in 25 years. 25 years. Read more
We are a B Corp Manufacturer
“B Corp? Eurgh, what is this corporate mumbo jumbo?”
Yes we hear you, glad you asked!
Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances people, purpose and profit.
And in non-business speak; B Corps are the companies that don’t just care about money in the bank, but also about their workers, customers, suppliers, community AND…the environment. They’re the guys that want to do good in the world, and leave it a better place for everyone.
We work with a B Corp Manufacturer to ensure our bars live and breath this ethos, because making ethical choices is our responsibility.
We Use Recyclable Packaging
We won’t bore you here. We all know the basics:
Recycling = Good.
Waste = Bad.
Our packaging is 100% recyclable; from the cardboard boxes, right down to the film we wrap our bars in. The cardboard can be popped in your recycle bin, and the film should be taken to larger supermarkets or you can check with your local recycling service to see if they recycle it too.
We are Carbon Neutral
We have offset all 501 tonnes of our carbon emissions (enough required to drive a car 39 times around the world)! This means that our office and snacks are now all 100% CARBON NEUTRAL!
We have supported a variety of valuable projects that go much further than just trees. We’re contributing to projects that not only remove carbon (trees superpower), but also supporting carbon avoidance and carbon reduction.
In our war against carbon we are supporting the protection of 158,000 football pitches worth of rainforest in Borneo, and a rainforest area 7.5 times the size of Greater London in Columbia.
What are we working on?
Using More Sustainable Packaging
Our film is recyclable, but not in everyone’s everyday recycle bin.
We’re researching and innovating to discover a new material that will be more convenient to recycle, whilst also ensuring we maximise the shelf life of our bars so there is no food waste. Our new material will ensure whether you’re at home, in the office, or out and about, there is always a way to recycle your Perkier wrapper.
Getting Perkier B-Corp Certified
Production is a huge part of our operations, so working with a B-Corp Manufacturer is a huge win for us. But we also want to be part of the club.
Team Perkier are on the case – we’re working through the application to become B-Corp certified by mid-2022. Watch this space!
Net Zero by 2030
Hold on to your hats, this one’s a biggie!
Net Zero is no easy feat. But we’re not put off by big challenges. We’re here to rise to the occasion and do our bit.
The first step? Accurately measuring our carbon footprint. That’s what we’re working on now, so we can see where exactly we’re at and how we’re going to get to Net Zero.
As a business, we believe in committing to bold goals. So, 2030 is ours. And we’ll be keeping you updated throughout the journey.
Our Latest Sustainability Blogs
THE VARIETY BOX HAS LANDED!!
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You asked for it… so we did it! Plus we have a veganuary deal for you! If there’s one thing you’ve made clear to us
First, let’s talk about the G word
2 mins read
Your gut includes everywhere from your mouth to your bum. And it plays a huge role in keeping our immune system and digestive health perky.
The tale of Active Cultures
2 mins read
If you didn’t already know, the Perkier brand was born in 2015, after our co-founder Ann found that she couldn’t eat gluten, wheat or dairy,
Vitamin C: The all rounder
2 mins read
If Vitamin C was still at school, it’d be the top of the class in every subject, the captain of the athletics team and the
Vitamin D: the infection-fighting one
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The sun is our biggest source of Vitamin D. But as it turns out, Britain isn’t the sunniest of places, especially in autumn and winter.
NOW IN SAINSBURY’S!
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News Flash… (Don’t worry it’s the good kind) NEW Perkier +Immune bars have launched in Sainsburys, whoop!! Go grab them in the free-from aisle NOW with
WHAT’S LOCKDOWN LIKE FOR A GB OLYMPIAN?
5 mins read
GB Olympian & World Champion Swimmer Aimee Wilmott, Chats To Perkier About Life Without A Pool Integratore di Vitamina D e e ricevere una forte
The Ultimate Gluten Free Snack: The 5 Best Healthy Treats From Perkier
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Fuel your day with the ultimate gluten-free snack that packs it all – taste, nutritious energy, protein, fibre and all containing the superfood ingredient CACAO.
Coronavirus Small Business Disruption
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We are a small British food company, and our mission is to make stuff that tastes good, does you good and doesn’t mess up the planet.. and that is still true today but we’re also navigating the most serious health crisis our nation has faced in over 100 years.
The Nutrition Survival Guide to Veganuary
4 mins read
Jumping into Veganism for the first time can be super exciting but also a little daunting. We’ve put together some top nutrition tips to stop you missing out, and when people ask where you’re getting your protein… you can wow them with your knowledge!!
Avocado Pesto Pasta
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Da disse kan medføre, at Viagra forbliver i blodet længere eller hvis problemer med rejsningen ikke bedres eller bør også undgå at tage Propecia eller
Perkier’s Spotlight: Mental Health Awareness with Clarissa Lenherr
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The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is Body Image. Did you know that just “over one third of UK adults have felt anxious (34 per cent), or depressed (35 per cent) because of concerns about their body image”?
Perkier Brand Ambassador Sitara Runs the London Marathon
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Meet Sitara; one of our lineup of awesome Perk!er brand ambassadors. Sitara joined our growing Perky Tribe earlier this year, and just like us, she loves to help share positivity and perkiness wherever she goes.
Perkier’s Spotlight On Gut Health with Clarissa Lenherr
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So why is gut health so important? There’s a lot in the news about the importance of gut health because it has now been intrinsically
We Choose Recyclable Packaging
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Sustainability is at the core of our young business and every day we strive to do more to help protect our planet. We are transparent
Food Waste
5 mins read
Picture this : You are eating dinner with your family or housemates, there is a bit of food leftover and at the end of the
Perkier Dishes the Dirt on Palm Oil
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Palm Oil: The 30 Second Lowdown Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet. It’s found in half of all packaged
