Being a B Corp Certified Company

28 May

What Does It Mean to Be a B Corp Food Company? | Sustainability & Phat Pasty Co

Learn what it means to be a B Corp certified food company and how Phat Pasty Co supports sustainability, people and planet alongside other UK B Corps.

What It Means to Be a B Corp Certified Food Company

In today’s food industry, customers increasingly want to know not just what they are eating, but how it is made and the impact it has on the world. Becoming a B Corp certified company is one of the strongest ways a business can demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, ethical practices and responsible growth.

At Phat Pasty Co, achieving B Corp certification reflects our belief that great food should be produced in a way that supports both people and the planet.

What Is a B Corp?

B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Certified B Corporations are independently assessed across areas including:

Environmental impact
Employee wellbeing
Community engagement
Governance and ethics

Unlike traditional businesses that focus solely on profit, B Corps are committed to balancing purpose and profit, ensuring that success benefits not just shareholders, but also employees, communities and the environment.

Why B Corp Matters in the Food Industry

Food production has a direct impact on the environment, supply chains and communities. From farming practices to packaging and distribution, every decision plays a role.

Being a B Corp certified food company means taking responsibility for:

Sourcing ingredients responsibly
Supporting farmers and suppliers
Reducing environmental impact
Creating positive working environments
Operating transparently and ethically

For customers, it provides reassurance that the food they are buying is part of a more sustainable and responsible system.

Phat Pasty Co’s Commitment to People and Planet

At Phat Pasty Co, B Corp certification reflects the way we already operate and the standards we continue to improve.

Our commitments include:

Using British Red Tractor certified meat to support UK farmers
Sourcing quality ingredients responsibly
Producing award-winning pasties and pies in Cornwall
Becoming an employee-owned business in 2026, giving our team a direct stake in our future
Supporting sustainability initiatives such as the Word Forest Organisation, helping plant over 30,000 trees and supporting communities in Kenya

This approach ensures that as we grow, we continue to make a positive contribution beyond just the products we sell.

Eat well. Have Fun. Do Good

Joining a Community of Purpose-Driven Food Brands

Phat Pasty Co is proud to be part of a growing community of B Corp certified food and drink businesses in the UK that are helping to lead change across the industry.

These include well-known brands such as:

BrewDog
Innocent Drinks
Tony’s Chocolonely
Abel & Cole
Cook
Pip Organic
Pie Minister
Judes Ice cream

Each of these businesses is committed to improving the way food is produced, sourced and consumed, demonstrating that commercial success and social responsibility can go hand in hand.

Sustainability as a Long-Term Commitment

Becoming a B Corp is not a one-time achievement — it’s an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. Certified companies are regularly reassessed to ensure they maintain and improve their standards.

For Phat Pasty Co, this means continuing to:

Reduce environmental impact
Strengthen relationships with suppliers and farmers
Support employees and communities
Innovate responsibly within the food industry

A Better Way to Produce Great Food

Choosing a B Corp certified company means supporting a business that is working to make a difference. At Phat Pasty Co, we are proud to produce award-winning Cornish pasties and pies while staying committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing and community impact.

Whether you enjoy our products at home through pasties by post or through one of our foodservice partners, you are supporting a business that puts people and planet alongside product quality.

Paul clark