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Gold Member Case Study - Traditional Cheese Company

Traditional Cheese Company, established in 1984, specialises in the selection, maturation, and distribution of Irish and continental cheeses. As Ireland's leading independent cheese importer and wholesaler, they are dedicated to quality and customer service, offering a wide range of artisanal and specialty cheeses to the retail and foodservice sectors.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Traditional Cheese Company sourced 58% certified raw materials, exceeding their milestone target by 19%.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Product Health and Nutrition, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, and Product Health and Nutrition.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2024
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In 2023, Traditional Cheese Company made huge progress in the area of raw material certification   by significantly increasing of their raw materials sourcing from suppliers with sustainability certifications from a baseline of 39% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, surpassing their milestone target by 19%. The company achieved this by working closely with Irish and UK suppliers to encourage sustainable practices at farm level and introduced sustainability-questions in their supplier approval process.

Additionally, The Traditional Cheese Company improved the sustainability of their packaging, with 97% of outgoing products now being made from sustainable materials, exceeding surpassing their milestone target by 16%. They achieved this by introducing recyclable shrink wrap, packaging, and flow wrap film, along with sourcing sustainable options like paper and 100% recycled plastic trays for new products.

 

 

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