We’re a brand with big aspirations and a strong social and environmental conscience
At Marty’s, we don’t just talk sustainability, we live it. We align with 10 of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and as a proudly female-owned and run business, we make sure every step of our production process - from sourcing ingredients to waste disposal - considers both the planet and the people.
With operations in both South Africa and the UK, we’ve made a conscious decision to manufacture locally in each market. Why? To keep our carbon footprint as small as possible while supporting local communities.
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Giving back is in our DNA
Crew For A Cause, our social responsibility partner, was founded in 2017 on the belief that small contributions from many could make a big impact. One of our founders was among the original 15 friends who started this initiative, which now boasts over 140 members supporting 22 scholars across 9 schools in South Africa. These scholars, chosen for their academic potential and resilience, receive funding for their secondary education.
Supporting local communities, every step of the way
In South Africa, we keep it local - because great taste starts with great partnerships. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Oryx Desert Salt, making sure every bottle of Marty’s is packed with their pure, unrefined Kalahari salt.
And when it comes to bottling, we work with a farm-based community organisation in the Swartland, providing jobs to 22 families (that’s 84 people) from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2022 alone, their work created 1,000 new jobs in the Western Cape and another 1,000 in the Northern Cape. Real impact, real flavour, real good juice.
From Certified Farms to Off-Grid Mills
In the UK, we source our tomatoes from farms with Global G.A.P IFA and IQNet certifications - because sustainability should be more than just a buzzword. Our apple juice comes from orchards rooted in agroforestry, a regenerative approach that ditches sprays, fertilisers, and chemicals for healthier soil and better fruit.
Our apple cider vinegar? That comes from Ostler’s, a 14-acre, off-grid cider mill in North Devon, where sustainability isn’t an afterthought - it’s the whole ethos. Solar panels power the place, wood burners run on reclaimed timber, and even their building materials are recycled. Less waste, more impact - the way it should be. Sustainability isn’t just a checkbox for us - it’s the way we do business.
We're all about keeping it green
Our glass bottles? Infinitely recyclable and made with 40% recycled glass. In the UK, our bottle supplier is on a mission to achieve carbon net zero; in 2024 alone, they've planted 150,000 trees and slashed their annual Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Down in South Africa, we've teamed up with a food waste disposal company that turns organic waste into compost, helping underprivileged communities grow their own veggies. Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us - it's how we roll.
