Know exactly where your Mary Mint products come from

Why Transparency Matters
At Mary Mint, we believe you deserve to know the journey of the products you love. Transparency isn’t just a buzz‑word for us—it’s a promise that every product has been sourced responsibly, ethically, and with the highest quality standards.

Our Supplier Network

Wizaller Farm & Sawmill

South Hams, South Devon, UK (rural estate)

Hand‑crafted chopping boards & charcuterie boards – standard sizes and fully bespoke pieces

Run by my very patient better half, Mark; a master craftsman who still holds a full‑time job while his side‑venture supplies us with beautiful timber work. Mark sources his wood locally from farmer friends (often as a favor in exchange for the timber) and only fells trees that are dead, diseased, or part of an agricultural hedgerow‑management scheme. He also tends a small plot of land in the South Hams where he grows much of the fruit and veg we use at home and sells a proportion of it to our local green-grocer. With a background as a joiner, boat‑builder and farmer, Mark brings decades of craft knowledge to every board.

Why we love them

• True British craftsmanship: Each board is shaped and finished by a seasoned joiner/boat‑builder, giving Mary Mint’s kitchen range an heirloom‑quality feel.
• Ethical timber sourcing: By only using trees that are already slated for removal, the process has a net‑positive impact on local ecosystems and hedgerow health.
• Local food loop: Mark’s own fruit‑and‑veg plot supplies us and the local grocer with fresh produce, reinforcing the farm‑to‑table connection at the heart of our brand.
• Bespoke flexibility: Customers can request custom dimensions, wood species, or finishes, making every piece uniquely theirs.

Hog and Tallow

Falmouth, Cornwall

The very lovely Emma supplies us with small‑batch tallow soaps, natural skincare & hand‑made candles

Since 2016 Emma has been turning West‑Country grass‑fed tallow into pure, minimalist products. Tallow is blended with locally‑sourced waste streams (beeswax, spent beer, charcoal fines) and foraged botanicals from her beautiful, wild garden. I love how carefully she chooses beef fat (she has all her suppliers listed on her website, see below) and slowly renders it herself in her cozy, country kitchen.

Why we love them

• Pure, simple formulas – only tallow, high‑quality cold‑pressed British rapeseed oil, essential oils, and home‑grown botanicals.
• Local & low‑impact – all ingredients are sourced within the West Country; waste from nearby artisans (beer, charcoal, beeswax) is up‑cycled into the final product.
• Transparency – Emma provides full traceability from farm to jar, and the packaging is fully recyclable or reusable.

Visit them: www.hogandtallow.co.uk

 Eat Telfit

1,000‑acre hill farm – Yorkshire Dales, UK

Premium regeneratively farmed beef tallow & pork lard

Telfit Farm is a stunning family‑run regenerative farm that blends ancient, low‑input practices with modern science. The land supports high biodiversity (curlews, partridges, cuckoos, etc.), and every animal is reared on diverse, woodland‑based pastures.

Why we love them

• Nutrient‑dense fats: Beef tallow is rich in omega‑3s, CLA, beta‑carotene, and has a high smoke point; pork lard is gently rendered, preserving flavor and elevated omega‑3 levels from woodland‑reared pigs. No hormones or anti-biotics are used.
• Full‑circle ethos: Every part of the animal is used, so nothing goes to waste—a core pillar of our own sustainability mission.
• Biodiversity champion: Their 1,000‑acre estate is a living habitat for rare birds and wild flora, proving that productive farming can coexist with thriving ecosystems.

Visit them: www.eattelfit.co.uk

Eastern Counties Leather

Sawston, Cambridge, UK (heritage tannery founded 1879)

Premium leather & sheepskin components for our hand‑made leather accessories 

A historic tannery that began as a rival leather‑works in 1879, once holding the Royal Warrant for chamois leather. Today the company blends traditional tanning techniques with contemporary design, sourcing raw hides from its own UK/Irish farms and sometimes, their partner tanneries in the UK, Poland, China, India, and Turkey.

Why we love them

• Heritage quality: Over 140 years of expertise ensures a luxurious feel and durability that matches our premium ethos.
• Ethical sourcing: They prioritize British/Irish raw hides and work only with suppliers that meet strict sustainability criteria.
• Flexibility for us: No minimum order sizes let Mary Mint keep inventory lean while still offering high‑end leather goods to our customers.

Visit them: www.easterncountiesleather.co.uk

Lucas Ruth Leather Goods

Walsall, England, UK

Hand‑crafted leather accessories (purses, wallets, belts, small leather goods) used in our premium home‑ware & apparel range

Founded by Adam Lucas & Vicky Ruth Haycock, the studio blends traditional Walsall leather‑craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each piece is made entirely by hand, using the finest leathers from European bulls (a by-product of the food industry) and a meticulous, low‑waste process.

Why we love them

• Artisan quality: Every item is individually hand‑stitched, giving a level of detail and durability that matches Mary Mint’s premium positioning. Bonus points for incredible smelling leather!
• Local & low‑impact: Produced in Walsall, the short supply chain reduces transport emissions and supports UK craftsmanship.
• Design ethos: Their pieces blend timeless style with creative flair, adding a distinctive “everyday beautiful” touch to our product line.

Visit them: www.lucasruthleather.com

Fierce Nature

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (hand‑crafted in‑house)

Non‑toxic, tallow‑based skincare (soaps, balms, make-up and dry shampoos)

Founded by Catherine Farrant, who grew up in South Africa battling harsh chemical cosmetics. After a decade of research into gut health and toxic load, she created a line of 100 % handmade, UK‑produced skincare that uses organic beef tallow as the nourishing base. The brand has been featured in Vogue, Men’s Health and Stylist magazines.

Why we love them

• Skin‑science & heritage: Tallow’s fatty‑acid profile mirrors human skin, delivering deep, bio‑available moisturisation that ordinary cosmetics can’t match.
• Clean, transparent formulation: Every ingredient is listed, sourced naturally, and the products are free from the “seductive packaging” lies of mainstream beauty.
• Ethical & local: Handmade in the UK with organic tallow and responsibly sourced botanicals, the line aligns perfectly with Mary Mint’s commitment to ethical, low‑impact sourcing.

Visit them: www.fiercenature.co.uk

From Our Farm

Pembrokshire, Wales, UK (family farm – four generations)

Beef dripping and biltong (grass‑fed, PGI‑certified Welsh beef)

Husband‑and‑wife duo Mike & Rachel George launched the brand in 2018 to turn their heritage‑raised, PGI‑Welsh beef into premium meat snacks. All meat comes from the George family farm, where cattle are grass‑fed on open pastures and finished without hormones or antibiotics.

Why we love them

• Heritage quality: Beef comes from a farm with over four generations of expertise, guaranteeing consistent flavour and texture.
• Pure, grass‑fed nutrition: Their dripping and biltong are rich in omega‑3s, CLA, and natural collagen—perfect complements to our natural and ancient lifestyle.
• Sustainable & traceable: Pasture‑based systems improve soil health and biodiversity, and the PGI label assures strict regional standards.

Visit them: www.fromourfarm.co.uk

Wildash London

United Kingdom (design studio) & Europe (material sources)

Hand‑crafted home‑decor pieces – sheepskin throws & cushions, natural scented candles, wooden height charts, textiles and other décor items

A design‑led brand that rejects fast‑fashion disposability in favour of timeless, quirky pieces. All materials are sourced from trusted UK/European suppliers; the signature sheepskin range is vegetable‑tanned with a zero‑environmental‑impact process.

Why we love them

• Longevity & style: Wildash’s pieces are built to last, adding a lasting aesthetic that fits perfectly with Mary Mint’s ethos of “quality that endures.”
• Zero‑impact sheepskin: Their vegetable‑tanning method leaves no toxic runoff, aligning with our commitment to non‑toxic, regenerative sourcing.
• Holistic sustainability: From reclaimed wood to recycled packaging, every step minimizes the environmental footprint—perfect for a shop that champions ethical, low‑impact products.

Visit them: https://wildashlondon.com

Quite Nice
East‑London | Food‑inspired | Hand‑drawn | Eco‑friendly

Quite Nice is a small independent brand founded by the talented Milli, who sketches every design herself. From quirky clothing and cosy homeware to playful accessories, each piece is a love‑letter to food and drink lovers.

Why we love them

• UK‑made: All items are designed, printed and produced locally.
• Sustainable materials: Only organic cotton and recycled fibres are used.
• Perfect gifts: Ideal for the foodie or the “I‑need‑a‑cheeky‑treat” friend in your life.

We’re thrilled to have Quite Nice London on board and can’t wait for you to discover their deliciously designed range!

Visit them: https://quitenicelondon.com

How We Choose Suppliers

Our vetting process is thorough and proudly British‑focused.
We spend hours researching and if necessary, contact each supplier directly to confirm where ingredients or materials originate. All of the food we stock comes straight from the farms where the animals are raised, and every homeware and apparel piece is designed in the UK. While we don’t manufacture the items ourselves, we deliberately choose products that are produced in Britain—or as close to home as possible—so we can offer beautiful, high‑quality, locally‑sourced goods to our customers.

Contact / Feedback
We love hearing from you! If you have questions about our sourcing, want to suggest a new supplier, or simply want to say hello, drop us a line at marymintuk@proton.me