apetito has been presented with the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.
Presented by Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Lt. General Sir Andrew Gregory KBE, CB, DL, the award is apetito’s fourth Royal honour, with the meals provider having previously won three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – two for Innovation in 2005 and 2016, and one in 2019 for Sustainable Development. This latest honour recognises apetito’s commitment to conducting business in a way that impacts positively on the environment, society and economy.
In particular, it celebrates apetito’s outstanding dedication to sustainability, its pledge to reach Net Zero by 2040, and the work the company has taken in delivering actions to meet challenging short-term targets for carbon reduction and supporting climate change – targets which are validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
To celebrate the occasion, apetito held a celebratory lunch, inviting over 40 of its Long Service Heroes – members of team apetito with more than 20 years’ dedicated service.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant said: “It’s impressive for a business to be recognised four times with the UK’s highest business accolade.
“apetito is one of just 29 businesses that were recognised in 2024 for their work in Sustainable Development. The company is an exemplar of a business that leads the way through its actions to reduce its impact on the environment.
“To present this award today to a Wiltshire-based business has been a privilege.”
apetito UK CEO and Chair of, Paul Freeston commented: “This award reflects the hard work, commitment and vision of everyone here at apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods. We are proud to be making a real difference in the area of ethics and sustainability and making significant strides on our journey to Net Zero by 2040.
“The continued success of our sustainability journey is the culmination of all the hard work and passion of everyone who works here.”
