Proudly South African company Denny Mushrooms is thrilled to announce that from 29 November it will package its sustainable mushrooms in 100 per cent compostable punnets for selected Spars around the country.
Denny is the first mushroom supplier in South Africa to launch 100 per cent compostable punnets
Boost for sustainability
As the market leader, Denny supplies roughly half the nation’s mushrooms, so this pioneering move is a massive boost for sustainable practices aimed at protecting the planet and promoting healthy living.
The compostable punnets are made from Bagasse, which is a natural by-product of sugarcane refinement. It is the fibre that remains after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice. The pulp requires minimal processing and elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleaching to turn it into a woven, high-strength paper that is biodegradable and compostable.
The compostable punnet and shrink-wrap covering, which is recyclable, result in a very sustainably packaged product.
CEO of Denny Mushrooms, Ryan Cotterell, says: ‘Our 100 per cent compostable punnet gives us the opportunity to lead the way and do what is right for the environment. This initiative supports the wholesome nature of our product and Denny is incredibly proud to be pioneering new ground.’
Good for you and the environment
The new punnet further improves their business practices to reduce their impact on their environment. Mushrooms are not only good for you, but they’re good for the environment too.
Denny’s mushrooms are grown using waste from wheat production (straw) and chicken farming, together with a reverse osmosis water purification process. The spent substrate (compost) from the mushroom growing process is then used to return nutrients back to the soil in the agricultural sector. By taking steps to add environmentally responsible packaging as an alternative for consumers, Denny is yet closer to its brand vision of a 360° Health Cycle for the future.
Denny has been a household name for more than 40 years, producing the popular superfood which is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and packed with essential minerals, vitamins and powerful antioxidants.
