Extrême x Ocean Conservation
Our heart beats blue at Extrême. We have now eliminated all single use plastic lids on our cones in Europe .
In addition to this, we are supporting the critical work that Coral Guardian & Coral Soul are doing to rehabilitate coral gardens growing at extreme depths in the Mediterranean sea.
To find out more about this important mission, watch the film below. #takeittotheextreme
Aino - Now in more responsible packaging
The Aino ice cream brand has always been inspired by the Finnish nature, which is why it is important to take steps towards reducing the strain Aino packaging has on the environment.
As of 2022 Aino ice cream will be available in a more responsible casing when its packaging material is changed to a more environmentally friendly bio-based plastic. The bio-based plastic is made on a mass balance principle by changing out some of the raw material used to a material from a renewable source, which helps reduce the CO2 emissions. The functional characteristics of the packaging like durability, freezer suitability and recyclability remain unchanged.
NUII P.E.A.C.E Project Update
A total of six solar powered water pumps have been installed so far and are making a huge difference to the local community and elephants in Namibia.
One village had a very old and leaky diesel pump which broke regularly. At certain times of year, the elephants are drinking here every night. The local people don't mind living with the elephants as long as they don't drink all the water they need for their families and their livestock.
The farmers here are very glad to receive their new solar pump, especially as the elephants are currently in the village right now.
To find out more about the Nuii P.E.A.C.E Project in partnership with WildArk follow @nuii_icecream_global or visit nuiiicecream.com.
NUII P.E.A.C.E Project Education Centre Complete!
Together with WILDARK and EHRA, we built an educational centre in Namibia to teach communities about elephant safety. Watch to find out more!
Single Use Plastic Reduction
Froneri is committed to reduce by 200 millions single use spoons, straws, cups and lids including, plastic novelties in kids products. As at end 2020 we have already reduced our single use plastics by 100 million units! We will continue making this a priorty in our business moving forward with the aim that by 2025 our packaging will be 100% designed for recycling.
Our Palm Oil Policy
Froneri is committed to sourcing all our palm oil responsibly and sustainably. As a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) we support and endorse its Principles and Criteria. We are committed to ensuring that all of the palm oil contained in our products is responsibly and sustainably sourced. Our aim is to have all of our palm oil sustainably sourced by 2022.
We use Sustainable Sticks
FRONERI’s sticks are sourced from a supplier who is certified by the PEFC (The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) depending on the country. This means the original logs the sticks come from are traceable to sustainably managed forests and 100% compliant with regulations that ensure respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.
Switzerland is Blooming with Mövenpick
Find out how we ‘Save the Bees’
“Save the Bees” is the motto for the new Mövenpick Swiss Honey Almond ice cream. The team have collaborated with local beekeepers to pick the perfect honey, as well as supporting the 'Switzerland is Blooming' biodiversity project. Watch the incredible craftmanship that has gone into creating this new flavour.
Made to reduce food waste
Aino Chocolate & Mango is more than just a new Aino ice cream, it’s new in that is made reducing food waste. Aino Chocolate & Mango’s specific ingredient composition makes it possible to include recovered ice cream mix from several other recipes and production lines and use them to create a delicious treat with sweet mango sauce and rich creamy chocolate ice cream. This way less goes to waste and the world is a tastier place. How delicious is that?
In 2021 our Finnish brand, Aino, will be partnering with the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation. This will help protect and preserve old growth forests that host a high degree of biodiversity, which is of vital importance to endangered species and our own wellbeing. 🌲🍦💚 For more information visit https://www.luonnonperintosaatio.fi/en/english/places-we-protect
In Part 3 of our #NUIIPEACEPROJECT we learn more about how education and water assistance go hand in hand to help resolve human-elephant conflict in Namibia. In addition to the 40 free solar powered water pumps we are installing in the region, we are also building an elephant-focused education centre to support @ehranamibia educate communities about elephant behaviour and teach them the skills they need to protect themselves, and their livelihoods, in the event of an elephant encounter. By doing this we are helping to secure the safety of both elephants and people in the long term. Watch Part 3 to find out more and continue to follow our journey #NUIIPEACEPROJECT @wild.ark. @ehranamibia
World Elephant Day
On World Elephant Day we remember ‘Voortrekker’. Voortrekker, meaning "Pioneer", emerged in the early nineties. Out of seemingly nowhere, while strolling down the Ugab River, he made a loud rumble which locals recall sounding like a motorbike. What they didn't know then, was that this loud rumble was his way of saying that he was going to return - this time, with a herd of elephants, now known as Mama Afrika’s Herd. In the decades since his arrival, the "Old Man" as he was affectionately called by locals, made himself a home with the other desert elephants that followed him. By his example, they co-existed peacefully with the local community. They lived and grew alongside humans, powerfully displaying the magic of nature's harmony. Sadly, Voortrekker was wrongfully shot on the 25th of June 2019 after being declared a problem elephant by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. After Voortrekker was killed, EHRA made a promise to never let another free-roaming desert elephant die due to hunting or human-wildlife conflict. This is why the #NUIIPEACEPROJECT in collaboration with @ehranamibia and @wild.ark. is so important. You can find out more about his story here https://www.ehranamibia.org/voortrekker or continue to follow us for more updates on the #NUIIPEACEPROJECT. Photo Credit: Chris Pitot
ICE CREAM SURPRISES IN FINLAND
Froneri Finland has given ice cream donations to retirement homes during Covid-19. Elderly people were more lonely as there were restrictions on visiting them. Froneri Finland wanted to gladden and brighten the day of residents of the retirement homes with ice cream cones left on the doorway, of course. One elderly lady had even her birthday by chance on that day! Let’s take care of each other. Stay safe. Let’s care for each other, stay safe and stick together while staying apart.
Kelly’s partnership with Bumblebee Conservation Trust
We Save Wild Cats.
Did you know there are only 3900 tigers left in the world? Our new plant based ice cream RØAR is on a mission to change that via their partnership with Panthera and the ‘TIGERS FOREVER’ program which has the aim of increasing tiger numbers by at least 50% over a ten-year period. For more information visit roaricecream.com
NUII P.E.A.C.E Project 2020 (People & Elephants Amicably Co-Existing)
At NUII, we are committed to preserving our fragile environment and uplifting local communities. That is why we are excited to announce the #NuiiPeaceProject, in partnership with @wild.ark and @EHRAnamibia, to help safeguard the critically endangered desert-adapted elephants of Namibia, and support the people who live alongside them.
Only 150, uniquely, desert-adapted elephants remain in the Erongo Region of Namibia, due to elephant-human conflict. These elephants find themselves in conflict with humans over food and water. The #NUIIPeaceProject aims to foster a peaceful co-existence between humans and elephants. We are building a Co-Existence Education Centre run by the local people to enable communities to learn about elephant behaviour and how to protect themselves, and their livelihoods during elephant encounters. We are also installing 20 solar-powered water pumps to increase free access to water for both people and elephants across the region.
Follow our journey on Instagram or Facebook in your local NUII country and join us in protecting these beautiful, desert adapted elephants.
To find out more visit:
https://www.nuiiicecream.co.uk/our-biodiversity-mission/
Protecting Teen Mental Health
Mental illness is very common. One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. Almost half (45%) Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Maxibon Australia has teamed up with Beyond Blue to give back to our community and those living with mental health issues. To find out more click here.
Australian Bushfire Emergency
Australia has been an inspiration for NUII from the beginning. A unique land of extremes, famous for its beautiful wildlife, rugged environment and big-hearted people. We are devastated to see the suffering caused as a result of the fires raging across all parts of Australia. The NUII team will be donating $20,000 to FOODBANK VICTORIA to help provide emergency care where it is needed. Our hearts are with all Australians at this time.
Bike Ride for Hunger
Froneri Australia has participated in two Hunger Ride bike events; with staff members riding over 172km to raise money for hungry Victorians. Thanks to the support of the Peters Ice-Cream team and the riders that participated, this event in 2019 raised over $82,000 for Foodbank Victoria. This will enable Foodbank Victoria to provide almost half a million dollars’ worth of food to children and families in need.
Australian Animal Conservation with Proud & Punch
Froneri Australia has participated in two Hunger Ride bike events; with staff members riding over 172km to raise money for hungry Victorians. Thanks to the support of the Peters Ice-Cream team and the riders that participated, this event in 2019 raised over $82,000 for Foodbank Victoria. This will enable Foodbank Victoria to provide almost half a million dollars’ worth of food to children and families in need.
Movenpick of Switzerland stops Plastic on Single-Use items in Parlours
After seeing plastic spoons being disposed of near beaches, Mövenpick wanted to swap to more natural materials made from a renewable resource that would be compostable in the long-run. As of 2020, Mövenpick will have 5.4 million disposable POS materials per year in plant-based quality. They stopped using plastic spoons and changed ice-cream & drinking cups from petrol-based PE-coating to sugar-cane PE-coating. They no longer use plastic lids on their drinking cups and changed their cone wraps to plant-based barrier paper and keep their fully compostable napkins.
PLASTIC REDUCTION PROGRESS IN FINLAND
After seeing plastic spoons being disposed of near beaches, Mövenpick wanted to swap to more natural materials made from a renewable resource that would be compostable in the long-run. As of 2020, Mövenpick will have 5.4 million disposable POS materials per year in plant-based quality. They stopped using plastic spoons and changed ice-cream & drinking cups from petrol-based PE-coating to sugar-cane PE-coating. They no longer use plastic lids on their drinking cups and changed their cone wraps to plant-based barrier paper and keep their fully compostable napkins.