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Free From Fellows earns Ethical Accreditation: A sweet victory for sustainability

We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone at The Good Shopping GuideFree From Fellows has become the first sweets company to achieve Ethical Accreditation! After a thorough assessment of the company’s overall ethics, Free From Fellows achieved an outstanding score of 100 in our Sweets Ethical Comparison Table.

Free From Fellows is a Sweets brand offering a range of products from gummy bears, to lollipops, to marshmallows. The difference is, all Free From Fellows products are 100% vegan and completely free from sugar, palm oil, gluten and artificial flavourings! This ethos means Free From Fellows is an accessible brand for people with special dietary requirements, as well as a great choice for health and ethics conscious consumers.

Free From Fellows also achieved the top score for Ethical Innovator, a research category within the Sweets assessment which is only awarded to companies and brands with the highest ethical standards. Through a range of ethical commitments, Free From Fellows demonstrates that it is committed to ensuring high animal welfare standards and a positive impact on the planet.

One of the key factors contributing to Free From Fellows’ Ethical Accreditation is its dedication to sustainability. The company has implemented innovative practices to reduce its environmental footprint and is leading the way in creating a more sustainable future for the sweets industry.

For instance, Free From Fellows has chosen to make its products completely palm oil free! By avoiding an ingredient linked to environmental destruction, biodiversity loss and human rights abuses, the company demonstrates its focus on responsible sourcing practices.

The company’s decision to use recyclable and biodegradable packaging demonstrates a clear understanding of the impact of plastic waste on the environment. By choosing sustainable materials, Free From Fellows is taking a stand against the plastic epidemic, setting an example for other companies in the sector to follow.

Moreover, Free From Fellows proves its dedication to positive animal welfare practices by making plant-based sweets, completely free from gelatine. Free From Fellows products are certified vegan by The Vegetarian Society and The Vegan Society, verifying its status as a plant-based brand.

Ethical Accreditation goes beyond the product itself. Free From Fellows has also proven to be a socially responsible company, actively engaging with and supporting local communities. Whether through fair trade partnerships or community initiatives, Free From Fellows is contributing to the betterment of society, proving that ethical business practices can create a positive ripple effect.

As we celebrate this milestone, we encourage other sweets companies to take note of Free From Fellows’ journey and consider the positive impact they can make by adopting similar ethical and sustainable practices. Free From Fellows has set the bar high, and we are excited to see how their ethical leadership will inspire positive change throughout the sweets sector.

Explore Free From Fellows’ sweet treats on the company website.

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