OUR IMPACT

Delivering cheese with purpose

At Heler Foods, we believe in more than just great cheese. We believe in doing the right thing – for our people, our planet and our communities. Because how we pack, produce and partner matters just as much as what we deliver.

made with care.
delivered with conviction.

We know the food industry plays a vital role in feeding the nation, supporting jobs and strengthening supply-chains. From the soil that grows our milk, to the factory floor, to the cheeseboard – every step carries responsibility. That’s why our impact strategy sits at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we nurture our people, uphold the highest quality, and build a resilient, sustainable business for the long term.

Through transparency and accountability, we’re committed to being part of the solution for the climate, nature, our workforce and the communities where we live and operate.

OUR GOALS

By 2027, we will have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill and maximised the reuse, recycling and recovery of all waste streams across our sites.

By 2037 we aim to be operating with net-zero emissions across our direct operations; by 2050 across our full value chain.

We’re embedding science-based targets, expanding measurement of our impact, and promoting trust through openness and action.

OUR IMPACT STRATEGY

ENVIRONMENT

Climate & Nature

From regenerative dairy-supply practices to low-carbon heat systems across our sites, solar power at our packing facility, and a state-of-the-art water treatment plant producing potable water, we’re reducing our environmental impact at every stage. Combined with energy-efficient technologies in our packing facility, we’re accelerating our journey to a smaller, smarter carbon footprint.

Packaging & Waste

As a packing specialist, we know packaging matters. We’re innovating to reduce virgin resource use, drive circularity and ultimately eliminate avoidable waste – so our packaging is as thoughtful as our cheese.

SOCIAL

Creating a More Equitable Society

We are committed to providing meaningful jobs and development paths – from our 450+ colleagues, to new opportunities in the local community through our Community Fund set up to support the communities we operate in. Our aim is to generate social value for everyone we touch.

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Inclusion & Wellbeing

Cheese doesn’t happen without people. That’s why we focus on safety, wellbeing, training and inclusive culture - empowering every individual to thrive and contribute.

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GOVERNANCE

Responsible Sourcing

Working hand-in-hand with dairy farms, we uphold robust standards in animal welfare, milk quality and ethical supply chain practices.

Responsible Leadership

From our family-owned roots at Laurels Farm, Nantwich, to our modern pack-house in North Wales, we remain passionate about craftsmanship, accountability and continual improvement.

OUR ROADMAP

We’ve laid out clear milestones to track our progress and keep ourselves accountable.

  • Finalise nutrition-profile metrics.
  • Achieve significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
  • Commit all strategic suppliers to science-based targets.
  • Deliver hundreds of thousands of volunteering hours.
  • Redesign and eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use packaging.

WHY THIS MATTERS

  • A thriving natural environment ensures the quality and continuity of the milk that goes into our cheese.
  • Engaged and well-supported people underpin craftsmanship, innovation and excellence in everything we do.
  • Transparency builds trust: and trust strengthens our partnerships with suppliers, retailers, consumers and the communities we serve.

DOWNLOAD OUR REPORT

For full details of our commitments, progress and performance, you can download our latest Impact & Sustainability Report here.

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Heler Foods:
Making Cheese Better for People,
Planet and Communities

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