Food safety and nutritional quality
Every Emmi Desserts production site is certified to internationally recognised IFS and/or BRCGS food safety standards. Beyond certification, our Clean D and Nutri D programmes simplify recipes, remove unnecessary additives and improve nutritional profiles – without compromising on taste.
IFS and BRC Certifications
Food safety and nutritional quality are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards across our business, with all production sites certified to internationally recognised IFS and/or BRCGS Food Safety standards. These certifications provide independent verification of our robust quality management systems, operational controls, and continuous improvement approach to protecting consumers and customers.
Clean D
Our Clean D initiative was launched in 2017 with the aim of using high-quality ingredients and simple recipes to create desserts that combine indulgence with responsibility. As consumers increasingly seek natural, simple and locally sourced products, Clean D was introduced to strengthen confidence in our desserts and provide greater transparency around both our products and the way we operate.
The key objective of Clean D is to simplify our recipes as much as possible by reducing the number of ingredients used. We focus particularly on eliminating artificial colourings, synthetic flavourings, emulsifiers and preservatives wherever possible, while maintaining the high quality and taste that our customers expect.
We also place significant emphasis on the sourcing of our raw materials and the quality of our ingredients. Our Procurement and Sustainability teams support this commitment by carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessments of our suppliers and implementing a Responsible Purchasing Charter. These measures help ensure that our suppliers meet our ethical, social and environmental standards.
In addition, we prioritise local and national suppliers wherever possible. This not only supports local economies but also helps strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce the environmental impact associated with transportation. Through Clean D, we continue to improve our recipes, source responsibly and deliver desserts that meet both consumer expectations and our sustainability commitments.
In the UK, we are currently working to improve two key ingredients used in our products by removing E450 from our baking powder and E471 from our margarine. Both additives have attracted some scrutiny due to studies suggesting potential health concerns. E450 (diphosphates) has been linked to possible adverse effects on kidney health when consumed in excess, while E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on gut microbiome balance. As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we are exploring alternative ingredients that can deliver the same product performance while better aligning with evolving consumer and health expectations.
Nutri D
We also have an initiative called Nutri D, which recognises the importance of nutrition, health and continually improving the nutritional value of our desserts. Through this programme, our Development Teams work to enhance recipes by reducing salt, sugar and saturated fat where possible, while increasing the inclusion of beneficial nutrients such as fibre and protein. Our aim is to create desserts that deliver the perfect balance between health and indulgence, without compromising on the quality or taste that our customers expect. We recognise that desserts should be worth the calories while also offering the best possible nutritional profile.
Nutri D reflects our commitment to responsible product development and continuous improvement, ensuring that our desserts remain both delicious and aligned with evolving consumer expectations around health and wellbeing.
In the UK, our much-loved Alabama Fudge Cake has undergone significant nutritional improvements. We have reduced total fat by 21%, saturated fat by 25%, and sugar by 7.5%. These enhancements allow us to offer the same great taste that customers know and love, while providing a stronger nutritional profile.
