Our responsibility is demonstrated in our commitment to product safety. We source our raw materials responsibly and locally where possible. We trade ethically. We value our people, our suppliers and our customers, and treat them accordingly.
​We assure our qualities performance using the highest standards and listen to the needs of our customers. 
BRCGS is one of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards that more and more food companies are seeking certification for, to meet customer demand and bring their food safety and quality to the optimum.


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Packaging

Stephens moved to Clear Recyclable Packaging.
Each year it Is estimated that over 1.3billionCPET (Crystalline Polyethylene Terephthalate ) Black Trays are used for packaging in the UK Food Industry, in particular ready meal packaging, despite many being fully recyclable, it is however not possible to effectively sort them from other materials at a materials recovery or plastic recycling facility o therefore the trays get sent to landfill or incineration. The reason for this is that the main pigment used to colour the black plastic, carbon black, is not detectable by the rear infrared (NIR) optical sorting equipment, because it does not allow the light to pass through. Stephens have made the decision to move to clear plastic trays, which are fully recyclable and detectable as of 1st May 2019 as part of our ongoing commitment to responsible recycling.
The move also benefits our customers and their customer to recycle effectively.


Produced In Kent 
We are proud to be founding members of the Produced in Kent organisation, dedicated to supporting and promoting food, drink, products and services in Kent.
The provide vital support to a diverse range of businesses which in turn provide valuable employment opportunities in Kent and are at the heart of our rural communities. Produced in Kent is a strong, widely recognised brand, benefiting and promoting its membership that provides Kent businesses with business support, advise and sales opportunities
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