Sproud’s Pea Milk Brand becomes B Corp Certified

SWEDEN – Sproud, a pea-based milk alternative, has received B Corp Certification, verifying that the company meets rigorous social and environmental standards.

The certification was awarded by B Lab, a non-profit organization that evaluates companies based on their impact on workers, communities, and the environment.

Sproud’s product line, which is made from yellow split peas, is designed with sustainability in mind. The peas require less water than many other crops and contribute nutrients back into the soil. In addition, the products are shelf-stable, reducing the need for refrigeration and minimizing waste.

The company tracks its carbon footprint through CarbonCloud, updating its CO₂ emissions daily. The current CO₂e per kilogram of Sproud’s products ranges between 0.26 and 0.38, lower than most leading brands in the plant-based milk market.

CEO Sara Berger expressed the company’s pride in achieving this milestone, noting that the certification score of 109.4 “reinforces that we see the planet as our biggest stakeholder and our commitment to being a business that is a force for good.”

Sproud has also made strides in corporate social responsibility. According to the company, in 2023, it became the first food company in the EU to earn ISO 26000 certification, an international standard for CSR.

The company was founded in Malmö, Sweden, in 2018. It launched in the UK in 2019 and later expanded into major retailers like Sainsbury’s.

Lantmännen Biorefineries acquires minority share in Sproud

Recently, Lantmännen Biorefineries, one of the largest agriculture-based biorefineries, has acquired a 10% minority stake in the plant-based, milk-alternatives business Sproud.

The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The company stated that the investment is a crucial step in strengthening its presence and expertise in the entire pea protein value chain.

“It’s a positive development that we can become a part-owner of Sproud, an exciting company with a bright future. We have a great interest in plant-based proteins, not least considering our current efforts in Lidköping,” says Fredrik Krook, MD of Lantmännen Biorefineries.

Sara Berger, CEO of Sproud, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s growth and innovation, highlighting the increasing global demand for plant-based products due to consumer interest in health, sustainability, and future food solutions.

She welcomed Lantmännen Biorefineries as a new shareholder, emphasizing the strategic alignment between the two companies.

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