Sustainable Cooking

Sustainable Cooking with spred

spred isn’t just a flavour shortcut — it’s a smarter, more sustainable way to cook. From our refillable dispenser system to our plant-based, low-waste ingredients, this page explains how spred helps reduce plastic, cut food waste, and support a more eco-friendly kitchen.

Why sustainability matters in the kitchen

Household cooking is one of the biggest sources of single-use plastic and avoidable food waste. Traditional garlic butter comes in throwaway tubs, garlic paste comes in plastic tubes, and loose garlic bulbs often spoil before you finish them.

spred was designed to solve these issues with a refillable, low-plastic, plant-based system that delivers convenience without compromise.

The refillable spred dispenser

The heart of our sustainability approach is the reusable twist-up dispenser. Each dispenser is designed to be kept for years and simply refilled using our chilled spred refills.

  • 30% less plastic compared to conventional tubs and tubes (from our bio-based container design) 
  • Refill system reduces packaging waste every time you top up
  • Durable design means fewer disposables in landfill
  • Compact – reduces fridge clutter and food waste

Learn more about how our refill system works →

Plant-based ingredients (better for you and the planet)

Every spred refill uses 100% plant-based ingredients — a more sustainable option compared to dairy-based garlic butter.

All strengths (20%, 40%, 60%) are:

  • Vegan – no dairy, no animal products
  • Gluten-free & dairy-free
  • Free from preservatives, artificial colours and flavours
  • Made using cold-stoneground garlic
  • Produced in the UK (reducing food miles)

See our full ingredients & nutrition →

Reducing food waste with spred

✔ No garlic bulbs going soft

Fresh garlic waste is common in most households — half-used bulbs dry out or sprout. spred removes all the waste.

✔ No jars or pastes going unused

Garlic pastes often expire before the tube is finished. spred stays fresh for 28 days and is easy to portion.

✔ Controlled intensity

Choose 20%, 40% or 60% garlic strength so you never overuse or throw away unused ingredients.

Which garlic strength should you choose? →

Eco-friendly cooking without sacrificing flavour

Because spred is cold-stoneground and completely plant-based, you can enjoy bold garlic flavour without relying on heavy dairy or highly processed alternatives.

Use it for:

  • Garlic bread
  • Roast potatoes
  • Pasta and gnocchi
  • Vegetables and stir-fries
  • BBQ and marinades
  • Christmas roasts and stuffing

See all sustainable garlic recipes →

Why customers choose spred for sustainable cooking

  • Refillable, low-plastic packaging
  • Plant-based ingredients
  • Fridge-ready convenience reduces food waste
  • Small UK production lowers environmental impact
  • Multiple strengths reduce overuse and waste

Try spred as your eco-friendly garlic alternative

If you want flavour, convenience and a lower environmental impact, spred makes sustainable cooking simple.