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Trudies Kitchen - Gold Member Case Study

Trudies Kitchen, founded in 2000 near New Ross, Co. Wexford, has grown significantly since relocating in 2003. Initially offering sandwiches and lunch bowls, they now provide a range of handmade salads, Nationwide. The company has proven their success through earning an array of national awards for food hygiene, Blas Na hEireann, quality, and business excellence.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Trudies Kitchen reduced diesel consumption, surpassing their milestone target by per tonne by 29.7%.

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Trudies Kitchen made notable progress in reducing their energy footprint by addressing diesel consumption, which accounted for 72% of their total energy use in 2019. By removing one van from the road and enhancing logistical planning, diesel consumption per tonne of product decreased from 232.4 l/t in 2022 to 211.6 l/t in 2023, exceeding their milestone target by 29.7%.

Additionally, Trudies Kitchen implemented a centralised distribution system and adopted Velocity's Fuel Card system to meticulously track kilometres driven and fuel consumption, providing an accurate and continuous log. These efforts have further contributed to significant reductions in diesel usage, demonstrating the company’s commitment to energy efficiency.

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