Muntons shortlisted for this year’s Manufacturer of the year award

Muntons, the UK malt manufacturer has, along with six other companies, been shortlisted for the manufacturer of the year award for sustainability.

Muntons sustainability credentials have been vetted by a panel of expert judges and a decision on the winner is to be announced on November 9th.

Strongly featured in the Muntons presentation were the pledge to make all malt low carbon by 2015, development of its cereals farming carbon footprint calculator, wide ranging educational support for sustainability through all key stages in local schools, lobbying and influencing activities through the All Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change and reduction of carbon footprint in baked goods by carefully tailoring the ingredients.

Muntons has been producing malt and malted ingredients for over 90 years. During this time it has grown to become a significant international player in the supply of malts, malt extracts, homebrew kits for beer and wine, flours and flakes and many other malted ingredients relevant to the food and drinks industry exporting around half of its production.

Muntons is passionate about environmental protection and continuously looking at innovative ways to reduce its supply chain carbon footprint.