Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has redistributed over three million surplus 250ml drinks of Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina to people facing food insecurity, as part of its long-term partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare.
FareShare marked the achievement with a visit to SBF GB&I’s Coleford factory to celebrate with the team and further understand the process used to redistribute surplus products.
Besides benefitting communities, the donations also help in SBF GB&I’s bid to halve the amount of food it wastes by 2030.
Since 2020 SBF GB&I has given its drinks to over 4,722 charities, including:1,460 organisations that support people on low or no income, 431 homelessness services, 239 community groups serving older people and 61 organisations serving people with mental health conditions.
Liz Nieboer, Head of Sustainability and External Affairs for SBF GB&I, said: “Giving back to society has been a key part of our business since the foundation of Suntory in Japan back in 1899. We’re committed to positive change in society and supporting local communities. FareShare does an incredible job, and we hope we will continue to support them on their mission for many years to come.”
