The Collective

The Collective

Fresh, natural, good for your gut yoghurt

What does this brand sell?

Milk/dairy free yogurt: kids pouches, pots

United Kingdom

Vegan/ vegetarian?
Vegan and Vegetarian
Delivery
Delivery is only available through their partner´s supermarkets. These products will be delivered by truck.
Transportation mode
Truck
Vegan / vegetarian
Vegan and Vegetarian
Delivery
Delivery is only available through their partner´s supermarkets. These products will be delivered by truck.
Transportation Mode
Truck

Does this brand offset carbon emissions and/or implement circular business practices?

They offset all carbon emissions generated in the production of their Blended yoghurt. No details are found regarding circularity

About The Company

Get the ins and outs

The Collective was started in New Zealand by two entrepreneurial chefs who wanted to create an extraordinary range of dairy and plant-based yoghurts. The company was later moved to the UK.

They believe it is their responsibility to be a force for good and create meaningful, positive change along the way.

“To create ridiculously tasty products with the lowest possible impact on the planet.”

  • UK’s 1st carbon-neutral dairy yoghurt.
  • In 2021 they introduced a 100% recycled plastic tub.
  • Listed Top 10 most sustainable UK brands in 2023.
  • In 2023, the packaging materials became more than 85% widely recycled and there was also an increased use of post-consumer recycled packaging (74% compared to 2022)

They are still working on being 100% carbon neutral with the support of Climate Partner.

By 2027, The Collective aims to get 100% kerbside recyclable packaging.

2023 – Sunday Times Best Place to Work

2023 – Launch of the Year – Dairy Free Suckies

2023 The Grocer’s New Product Award for Yoghurts – Dairy Free suckies

They have 49 Great Taste Awards (as of 2023).

 

Product details

Find out more details about the products

Store locator

You can find these products in the UK at different supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsabury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Asda, Coop, M&S, Costco, Budgens, and Booths.

Delivery To* (Website)

United Kingdom: No delivery through their website. However, you can buy the products online at the supermarkets mentioned under “Store Locator”

Subscription

This brand does not offer a subscription programme.

Store locator

You can find these products in the UK at different supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsabury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Asda, Coop, M&S, Costco, Budgens, and Booths.

Delivery To* (Website)

United Kingdom: No delivery through their website. However, you can buy the products online at the supermarkets mentioned under “Store Locator”

Packaging/packaging materials

Lids and tubs are 100% made from recycled plastic and can also be recyclable from home.

Supermarkets around the UK accept their "Suckies" pouches. All you have to do is search for a collection point near you.

The film and cap, however, are not yet recyclable.

Donations / partnerships

Partnership with Climate Partner to offset all carbon emissions generated in the production of their Blended yoghurt.

Subscription

This brand does not offer a subscription programme.

Ingredients

Dairy: pasteurised cow's milk, some contain eggs. Dairy free: oats.

Fully sourced and manufactured in Europe?

Yes

Certifications

Ingredients

Dairy: pasteurised cow's milk, some contain eggs. Dairy free: oats.

Fully sourced and manufactured in Europe?

Yes

Packaging/packaging materials

Lids and tubs are 100% made from recycled plastic and can also be recyclable from home.

Supermarkets around the UK accept their "Suckies" pouches. All you have to do is search for a collection point near you.

The film and cap, however, are not yet recyclable.

Donations / partnerships

Partnership with Climate Partner to offset all carbon emissions generated in the production of their Blended yoghurt.

Certifications

in depth production details

Analyze their supply chain: from the sourcing of raw materials to the people who make the product

United Kingdom (Somerset, North Wales, Chester)

Suckies yoghurt Pouch 90G = GBP 0.95

Greek style yoghurt 900g = GBP 3.65

Strawb mixers 100g = GBP 1.50

The Collective’s aim to be fully carbon neutral by 2025. Climate Partner help them find amazing projects, both in the UK and worldwide, which support environmental initiatives such as wind farms, planting trees and supply of clean drinking water.

Compared to 2022, The Collective offset 3.4x more carbon and managed to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 8%.

No information on this is provided by the brand.

No information on this is provided by the brand.

No information on this is provided by the brand.

The collective used to have black pigment lids that although recylable, they were often mistaken and counted as non-recyclable. This is why in 2021, they have now a clear lid that are widely recyclable at kerbside (fron your home).

Throughout the years, they have also improved their packaging. Just in 2018, they eliminated the lid and spoon of their 150g tubs which made them save over 35 tonnes of plastic per year.

All the yoghurts are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Also free from GMOs and palm oil.

They are committed to being open and honest with one another and have regular check-ins. They pay salaries that are fair when compared to the market, and cometitive total packages that include private health care, a health cash plan, enhances pension contributions, access to a bonus scheme, sick pay, flexible working and enhances support for new parents.

They are also proud of their volunteering scheme. In 2023, they donated over 64500 servings of yoghurt to food banks.

Further reading

You can access their 2022-2023 impact report here

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