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[1], and must be disposed of via the appropriate commercial waste streams. It reflects Yarde Farm’s commitment to supporting foodservice operators seeking to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on quality, taste or value.
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 their mini tubs are now vegan. The Unicorn Ice Cream has been developed to appeal to younger consumers, combining 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 to enhance freezer and counter stand-out. This refreshed look is reflected across Yarde Farm’s newly launched website, which brings the updated brand identity to life while reinforcing its core values.
Tom Hackley, Managing Director at Yarde Farm, said: “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 allows us to make meaningful progress, while remaining clear and transparent about how it should be disposed of.”
Local, great value and known for sensational taste, Yarde Farm’s purpose is simple: to bring joy and connection by creating ice cream experiences that bring people together and create memorable moments.
For more information, visit: www.yardefarmicecream.co.uk
[1] https://en.tuv.at/ok-compost-industrial-en/