SUSTAINABILITY

At Fever-Tree, we go ​to extraordinary lengths​ in pursuit of the highest quality ingredients, ​for each of our mixers ​and soft drinks.​
Our commitment extends to sustainability and caring for the communities and causes that contribute to the exceptional quality of our drinks.​
Here are some examples of the sustainability stories behind our world-class ingredients. 

Mexican Limes​

Mexico grows some of the very best citrus fruits, and we proudly source our Tahitian lime from family-owned citrus growers in the Colima, Michoacán, Martinez de la Torre, and Veracruz regions. They are handpicked to ensure the best freshness, smell, and flavour quality.​

​We use zero-waste processing methods, ensuring that no part of the lime goes to waste. Through a 360-degree approach, we extract oil from the peel, juice from the flesh, and dry the husks in the sun to be repurposed as animal feed. Sustainable farming practices are embraced, with use of bio-repellents and compost from waste mulch on the farms, with a strong focus on maintaining plant diversity.​

​Our Mexican limes are also Fairtrade certified, prioritising safer working conditions and fairer pay for farmers.​

Sloe Berries​

Our Wild Sloes are foraged from the foothills ​of the Black Mountains, on the border between England and Wales in Herefordshire. These berries are found on the spiny blackthorn shrub commonly found in hedgerows. The Sloes are foraged by a small skilled picking team led by the ‘Queen of the Hedgerows’, picking over a tonne of sloe berries each harvest, however, they only pick enough for each production, to ensure no berries are ever wasted.​

Once hand-harvested, the sloes are transported just 25 miles for local processing where they are gently infused and stirred until the delicious sweet yet tart “plum jam” flavour has been extracted. The extraction method uses natural compostable waste, and the harvesting and bottling of berries in the UK reduces the flavour’s carbon footprint.​

Sicilian Lemons

We source some of the finest lemons in the world, which are grown in the fertile groves of Sicily. The soil in this region is enriched by the volcanic activity of Mount Etna. To extract fresh, zesty, high-quality oils from the lemon peels, we use specialised equipment to gently press the fruit, a process typically reserved for the perfume industry.​ 
 
Our Sicilian lemons are handpicked, ensuring even wonky lemons are utilised. We make full use of each lemon by incorporating both the peel and the juice, ensuring that no lemon is left behind. ​​

Quinine

By blending luscious botanical oils with spring water and quinine of the highest quality from the eastern hill ranges of the Democratic Republic of Congo, we created our delicious, award-winning tonic water.​

Quinine is derived from the bark of the cinchona tree – known locally as the 'fever trees'. The bark is carefully stripped while leaving the tree’s roots intact, ensuring the cinchona trees continue to grow and sequester carbon. Harvesting is staggered throughout the year to protect the environment and maintain biodiversity, ensuring constant vegetation coverage and a sustainable supply of this vital ingredient. Whilst excess timber from the process is reutilised as a fuel source, reducing waste and supporting local communities. ​

Jamaican Kola Nuts

The majority of the global supply of kola nuts comes from West Africa. Typically, they are grown in cultivated environments for higher yields and, as a result, often are exposed to pesticides in the soil. By contrast, we have carefully selected kola nuts from Jamaica which are grown in the wild and benefit from the fertile soil of Jamaica's rich land. By sourcing from Jamaica, we are able to guarantee the natural growing conditions which results in a superior product. ​​ 
 
Only the kola nuts that fall naturally are collected. They are then sun-dried, preserving their quality without the need for artificial processes. Grown in the wild and free from pesticides, our kola nuts reflect our relentless drive for only sourcing the best.​

Ivory Coast Green Ginger

We use a combination of 3 gingers to give us our unique flavour​ profiles in our ginger beers and ginger ales. Our Ivory Coast green ginger, grown in the Abidjan province of the Ivory Coast, provides zingy lemongrass top notes and a delicious aroma.​

​The ginger is hand-planted by burying each root in a hole, taking approximately 9 months for the plants to mature. Once harvested, it is transported a short distance for oil extraction immediately after harvest. This careful extraction process preserves the unique ginger’s vibrant aromas. ​

​Our ginger supply chain is also For Life certified, demonstrating our suppliers’ commitment to sound practices protecting the environment and supporting local agricultural communities it depends on. ​