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Gold Member Case Study - Killowen Farm

Killowen Farm, a family-owned business in Co. Wexford, has been producing high-quality, natural yogurt since the 1980s. Spanning nine generations, the Dunne family uses traditional methods, making Killowen Farm the only Single Origin Dairy yogurt producer in Ireland, renowned for its artisanal approach to dairy production.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Killowen Farm, following an intensive review of its packaging methods, were proficient in reducing their packaging intensity.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets: Supplier Certification, Packaging, Water, and Biodiversity.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2022, 2023, 2024
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Since 2018, Killowen Farm has been a member of Repak, marking a significant step towards sustainable packaging practices. Following a comprehensive review of its packaging, Killowen Farm identified that 90% of its current packaging is recyclable by households. However, the company is committed to further reducing its packaging by 10% and has already decreased packaging intensity from 0.082 t/t in 2022 to 0.047 t/t in 2023, surpassing their milestone target by 39%.

Moving forward, Killowen is actively engaging with packaging suppliers to introduce fully recyclable lids for its Aldi glass jars, set to launch in 2024, along with plans to reuse label backing paper. These initiatives, alongside a steep decline in overall packaging placed on the Irish market, underscore Killowen Farm’s dedication to sustainability and reducing consumer waste, positioning the brand for continued growth and environmental leadership.

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