Sustainable through and through.
Not an empty marketing promise, but the guiding principle we work by. Refill instead of single-use. Traceable supply chains. Energy-efficient production. And a store experience where you let your customers see, touch, and truly experience environmentally conscious consumption.
What are we doing for a better tomorrow?
With the goal of continuously reducing our CO₂ footprint, we deliberately set our sustainability targets high and align all of our business activities with reaching them. And not just since the topic became a trend or an obligation – but since our founding and our very first considerations of how we, as a company, can and want to operate in harmony with limited resources.
Climate & Energy
Optimal energy efficiency is the premise. Whether by switching to green electricity, continuously expanding our own solar panels, or reusing the heat generated by our vinegar manufactory in Waldburg – the goal is to establish a cycle that conserves resources and measurably reduces emissions.
Circular Economy
Our refill system is the heart of our sustainability strategy, putting reusable glass bottles into circulation. For logistics and non-refillable products, we rely on reusable containers, recycled cardboard, and sustainable filling materials – and we regularly train our partners in proven zero-waste practices to avoid waste at every level.
Biodiversity
We're actively committed to preserving traditional orchard meadows and, together with our local and international partner businesses, protect valuable habitats for countless animal and plant species. Across all locations, every raw ingredient is sourced in compliance with certifiable, gentle harvesting cycles and methods.
Fairness & Transparency
We choose partner businesses that share our values and production standards. We avoid intermediaries and strive for long-term collaboration with time-honored family businesses – defined by fair pay, transparency, and personal relationships on equal footing.
Outstandingly sustainable.
The goal is clear, and our measures are concretely measurable across the company and every store.
The following video shows how we put this commitment into practice together with our franchise partners and offers a look behind the scenes of our concept, which has already earned multiple awards.
Our Concept. Your Framework.
Over the years, we have developed an innovative store concept that has proven itself in design, a well-thought-out core range, and a zero-waste shopping experience. As a franchise partner, you benefit from clear guidelines and enable your customers to actively contribute to our sustainability efforts.
Custom Fill Quantities
Customers choose exactly the amount they need – whether 50 ml of fine walnut oil or 300 ml of balsamic vinegar. Instead of rigid package sizes, people buy based on actual need.
✔️ Less surplus at home – less food waste
Come Back & Refill
Original bottles and containers are easy to clean and bring back for refilling. A shared commitment to circularity with no extra effort at the register.
✔️ Reusable instead of single-use – for noticeably less glass and packaging waste
Seasonal Products
Alongside the core range, you deliberately offer some products seasonally, in tune with the time of year. That keeps the selection interesting and invites conversation and tasting.
✔️ Fresh products from seasonally available raw ingredients
100% Plastic-Free
Gift sets and small presents need no plastic, thanks to glass, paper, cardboard, and wood. Stylish gifts work just fine without piles of packaging accessories.
✔️ A visible stance on single-use materials – especially in the gift segment
Efficient Logistics & Short Delivery Routes
As a rule, we supply our franchise partners on demand to avoid excess inventory.
✔️ Efficient flow of goods, less waste, lower environmental impact
Sustainability, Transparently Explained.
We provide fact sheets, ready-made copy, and product information so you can educate your customers in the store about how things are made and why.
✔️ Convincing transparency & less explaining in day-to-day sales
Durable, Timeless Store Design.
100% green electricity, durable flooring, and low-maintenance furniture are standard – combined with calm color tones and a modular layout that makes sustainability tangible.
✔️ Aesthetic efficiency for a lastingly modern store look
Support & Monitoring
We regularly collect data on energy consumption, waste volumes, and bottle return rates – making your own progress tangible and giving your customers one more reason to buy.
✔️ Measurable impact & motivation
Numbers that speak for themselves.
The most sustainable packaging is, without question, the one that already exists.
Since our founding, filling from the barrel has been at the core of our store concept. Customers bring their own bottles or use sturdy vomFASS glass containers to effortlessly refill their favorite products. Together, we save packaging material, avoid waste – and focus on what really counts: high-quality vinegars, oils, and spirits, made with care and sold with conviction.
Award-winning. More than once.
Whether for the satisfaction of our franchise partners, proactive climate protection efforts, or the quality of our products – since 2020, in successful symbiosis with our partners, we have regularly won national and international awards.
Sustainability Award of the German Franchise Association 2023
Social & Green Award of the Austrian Franchise Association 2023
European Franchise Awards 2023 First Place for Innovation & Sustainability
Global Franchise Awards 2024
Igenda Award Gold 2024 for Franchisee Satisfaction
„vomFASS was sustainable before it was cool. They have been producing self-sufficiently for a very long time and have always made sure the environment is protected."
Claas Ahlers | vomFASS Celle
Transparency that builds trust.
Every one of our products carries stories of fertile landscapes, time-honored manufactories, and passionate craftsmanship. Many of these products can already be traced 100% in terms of origin and supply chain, and we're working hard to make this information available for even more products.