Everyone lunches.
But not all lunchboxes were created equal. This is something you learn quickly when working in an office.
Microwave curry, anyone?
Or do you remember your childhood school lunches? Those flimsy, always sticky lunchboxes. Where a yoghurt exploded once and stained it for life. That pot that STILL has a whiff of cheese to it?
*Shudders*
It’s okay, you never have to go through that again.
And that’s because Black+Blum are here to save your lunchtimes.
They’re reimaging your go-to office Tupperware. Your picnic-savvy pots. Your school packed lunches.Your beach-ready containers. Your essential hiking flasks. Your everyday stainless steel water bottles.
Yeah, they’ve been busy.
Are your tastebuds tingling? Ready to make your brand a part of their lunchtime memories?
Let lunch be on us, then.
I mean, in. In us.
Check out our range of Black+Blum products that can now be deliciously co-branded.
Black + Blum is a UK-based eco-design company that specialises in everything you could ever need for enjoying your food + drink outside. Specialising in high-quality, durable lunch boxes, food pots, drinkware and accessories, all their products are designed to last, with sustainability at the core of their brand.
And, fun fact: they were the first company to launch an adult lunchbox for Western food where you could organise the contents and make them look pretty. Very Instagrammable.
"We create products that people love to use and are proud to own."
Dan Black
Founded by two fresh university graduates (and, more importantly, friends) back in 1998, Dan Black and Martin Blum, the brand originally started as a consultancy company creating products for other brands. However, this soon changed, with them experimenting with all sorts of weird and wonderful products. From little men that hold open your doors, to candelabras and even a BBQ that’s also a plant pot! They were creative. And they knew they were on their way to something big.
And that ‘big’ came in 2010, when Black+Blum embarked on creating culinary containers that would shake up the world of packed lunches as we knew it.
They launched their first lunch box ‘Box Appetit’, that took inspiration from Japan’s Bento lunch box art form, and the rest, as they say, is history!
With their love of product design and motivation to do good, Black+Blum created a range of high-quality, sustainability-driven products that have gained global recognition.
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Buy once, buy well.
That’s what Black+Blum’s mission is all about. To save you from having to fork out (pun intended) for new lunchboxes every season.
That’s because, to them, their products are for a lifetime.
Growing up, Dan Black believed every product had a ‘soul’, and the same goes for their lunchboxes. With their simple design that’s minimal and timeless, they have a vintage, rugged look and feel to them.
And that’s because, at Black+Blum, every detail is considered for lifelong use and reuse.
“We want to create products that will hold their appeal for a lifetime and have the chance of becoming antiques of the future.”
Dan Black
Did you know that food waste is responsible for up to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions?
So, every time you cook too much pasta or don’t eat all your veg, you contribute to that.
Sad, right?
That’s why Black+Blum are here to help.
Their products are 100% airtight and leakproof, meaning any leftovers you have will stay fresher for longer. You can save that leftover salad. You can store that fruit, right? You can pack away those roasties for later.
You’ll become a meal-prep, food-saving superhero, thanks to Black+Blum.
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Also, each time you buy a Black+Blum product, as part of their commitment to the 1% for the Planet charity, they’ll contribute 1% of the sale entirely towards fighting food waste.
They do this by collaborating with the organisation City Harvest to rescue good food that would otherwise go to landfills.
Food is then redistributed to over 375 community partners: food banks, schools, hostels, soup kitchens and more.
This helps to feed those in need and also to reduce greenhouse gases that would otherwise be created by waste food products.
Meaning that for every purchase, at least one meal is donated to someone in need.
Who’s hungry?
Each detail is carefully considered for repeated lifelong use, and every material is sourced to the highest standard for durability. Plus, all Black+Blum products are unique, designed in their London studio.
Black+Blum uses materials that age well, even when dented, worn or scratched. If a product can function well and age well, then it has a better chance of being cherished and looked after. This will mean eyes on your brand for a very long time.
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Your logo can be engraved or printed on premium merchandise that will create a lasting impact. All of Black+Blum’s products are built to last and are easy to customise. Get started creating something special and sustainable with your logo today.
Their meal prep containers are microwave, dishwasher, freezer and oven-safe, making prepping meals a breeze.
From bottles to lunchboxes to cutlery and flasks, all Black+Blum products are made to such a high quality that they make amazing gifts.
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Want to enjoy a more sustainable lifestyle? Want to reconnect with nature? Black+Blum can help you do that by minimising your food waste and making dining outside easy. Their sustainable picnic range is perfect for lazy summer afternoons at the park or for taking the kids to the beach.
Black+Blum helps you to create the lifestyle of your dreams.
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All the materials Black+Blum works with are chosen specifically for their durability and are naturally sourced where possible. From bamboo, recycled PET, cork, glass and stainless steel, all their materials are chosen with great care and are natural where possible.
All Black+Blum products are packaged in unbleached and uncoated cardboard, making it easier for you to recycle (you can even add it to your home compost!).
At Black+Blum, they’re so passionate about conscious consumption that they offer replacement parts for nearly all their products. No more rummaging through endless cupboards for lost lids!
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Each and every Black+Blum product is designed to last a lifetime, crafted to age well and become uniquely yours, with each mark and scratch telling its own story, your story.
The longer you use them, the more you'll be helping the planet by offsetting the energy it took to produce them and by reducing single-use packaging and food waste.
That’s why their guarantee is simple: with your help, every product will work as intended for as long as possible.
Ready to transform your sad picnic into a treasured memory?
Want your brand to be their favourite lunchtime companion?
Looking to support reducing food waste and better food management?
Browse our collection of superb Black+Blum products now to make your brand a part of their everyday for a lifetime!