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Bighams Sustainability Actions

Identified Baker’s Dozen ingredients

In 2024, Charlie Bigham’s identified its Baker’s Dozen - the 13 key ingredients that will be the focus of its sustainable sourcing efforts over the coming years.

Responsible coconut sourcing

Coconut – Partnering with responsible suppliers who support fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmentally friendly practices backed by audits.

8

Nitrate-free cured meats

Cured Meats – Developing nitrate-free curing methods with UK suppliers, while prioritising animal welfare and full traceability.

12 15

Regenerative potato partnerships

Potato – Building long-term partnerships with regenerative farmers to support soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

2 13 15

Parsley farming changes

Parsley – Going beyond LEAF Marque standards to embrace regenerative farming, reducing chemical use and enhancing biodiversity.

12 15

Rice supplier standards

Rice – Seeking certified suppliers and exploring the Sustainable Rice Platform to support water conservation and farmer livelihoods.

6 8 12

UK onion grower relationships

Onion – Strengthening farm-to-fork relationships with UK growers focused on sustainable practices, biodiversity, and fewer chemical inputs.

12 15

Donated to food charities

In 2025 we donated more than £352k (3.4% of our profits after tax), bringing our total giving since 2015 to £1 million.

2 11

Supported food charities

Our charity partners change people’s lives with food. They help people access nutritious meals, find much-needed work opportunities, learn new cooking skills, and feel part of a community around a shared table.

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About Bighams

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  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 100 - 500
  • Country
  • United Kingdom