{"id":7507,"date":"2026-03-17T13:52:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:57:49","slug":"b-corp-month-food-as-a-force-for-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/b-corp-month-food-as-a-force-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"B Corp Month: food as a force for good"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Back in 2018, we became the first recipe box in the UK to certify as <\/span>a B Corp<\/span><\/a>, which is something we\u2019re incredibly proud of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This March, we\u2019re celebrating B Corp month with a community of brilliant companies using the power of business for good. The theme, <\/span>Behind the B<\/span><\/i>, is all about lifting the lid on what it means to be a B Corp, so we wanted to share what goes on behind the scenes here at Mindful Chef. If you\u2019re new to B Corp, you can read more about our journey <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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British seasonal produce<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Delicious food starts long before it reaches the kitchen; it starts in open fields and warm greenhouses, with people who care deeply about what they grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re so grateful to work with British producers who take pride in their craft. From thoughtfully reared beef and free-range chicken to responsibly-sourced fish, you can taste their commitment in every bite. And then there\u2019s the vegetables \u2013 vibrant, full of flavour and cultivated by skilled hands. The Barfoot family\u2019s Tenderstem\u00ae broccoli, grown in the south of England, and The Tomato Stall\u2019s sweet Isle of Wight tomatoes are reminders of just how joyful homegrown produce can be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Putting communities first\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Being a B Corp means looking beyond our own day-to-day business to create meaningful impact. Together with our community, we\u2019ve donated over 20 million school meals to children living in poverty through our partnership with <\/span>One Feeds Two<\/span><\/a>. Closer to home, in 2025 alone we donated over 97 tonnes of food (that\u2019s the equivalent of 239,571 meals!) to those in need through The Felix Project. And every December, our community comes together through initiatives like our annual <\/span>Reverse Advent Calendar<\/span><\/a>, meaning we can support some of the 7.5 million people in the UK facing food poverty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tackling food waste<\/b><\/h2>\n

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When we started Mindful Chef, we recognised that recipe boxes could help tackle one of the biggest challenges in our food system: waste. Across our operations, we use accurate forecasting to help suppliers plan effectively and redistribute surplus food to charity. Pre-portioned ingredients can also reduce household waste, which accounts for 70% of food waste in the UK. By only sending what\u2019s needed, we\u2019re helping to minimise food waste across the entire lifecycle of a meal \u2013 51% less than the supermarket equivalent (based on a 2022 study).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Low Carbon range\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

In 2021, we became the first recipe box to launch a Low Carbon range \u2013 helping our community to make better choices. Each recipe falls below the emissions level needed to reduce dietary-related emissions by 2030, in line with the <\/span>WWF\u2019s Food in a Warming World report<\/span><\/i><\/a> (2018). To calculate impact, we look at the full picture: ingredients, transport from farm to kitchen and customer, processing, packaging, cooking, refrigeration and any leftover waste. Find out more about our Low Carbon range <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pioneering packaging<\/b><\/h2>\n

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In 2025, 94% of our packaging we sent to customers could be recycled. Today, 26% of what we send to customers is loose, 64% of our packaging is easily recyclable at home and 4% is recyclable at large supermarkets. We\u2019re still working to improve harder-to-recycle elements (it\u2019s a fine balance with keeping food fresh and safe), collaborating closely with our suppliers to find solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bringing the B Corp community together<\/b><\/h2>\n

We believe that when a community comes together as a force for good, lasting change follows. In 2025, we hosted our first B Corp event, bringing together like-minded brands including THIS, Pip & Nut, Huel and Lily\u2019s Kitchen. It was a space to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen the collective impact of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The people who make it happen<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here at Mindful Chef, being a B Corp is a company-wide commitment. From sourcing to employee wellbeing, every team plays a role. Our internal \u2018B Keepers\u2019 champion our impact initiatives and ensure we continue to challenge ourselves to do better \u2013 not just during B Corp Month, but every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking ahead: raising the bar<\/b><\/h2>\n

This year isn\u2019t just about celebrating progress, it\u2019s about setting a new standard. As we look forward, we\u2019re raising the bar across the board:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n