2020 - Our Inception
The Crop Candle Company Ltd was founded in 2020 with a bold vision: to revolutionize the UK Vineyard industry with innovative frost protection solutions. At a time when the market was dominated by paraffin candles, we took a pioneering step forward, aligning ourselves with prestigious partners like Marks & Spencer and Waitrose through our sponsorship of SWGB (Sustainable Wines of Great Britain). Our mission was to develop a candle that not only minimized CO2 emissions but also prioritized eco-friendliness without compromising on burn time and heat output.
2021 - Breakthrough in Sustainability
Our relentless pursuit of innovation bore fruit in September 2021, when we unveiled a groundbreaking formula for our candles. This new formula extended burn times and utilized 100% vegetable wax, setting a new standard for sustainability. Today, we proudly supply the majority of UK vineyards, including renowned names like Nyetimber, Roebuck, and Simpsons, with our eco-friendly frost protection candle
2022 - Expanding Our Horizons
In May 2022, inspired by the success of our frost protection candles, we introduced our now Patented Eco Fuego Fire Pit at the SOLEX exhibition, where it won the prestigious Award for Best Individual Product. The Eco Fuego Fire Pit, now available at top UK garden centres, is unmatched in efficiency and effectiveness, emitting 90% less carbon per hour compared to conventional fire pits. It has set a new benchmark for eco-friendliness in the fire pit market.
2023 - Road Shows and Accolades
Our journey continued in 2023 as we took the Eco Fuego on the road, showcasing it at numerous county shows, including the BBC Gardeners' World Live and Grand Design events. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with audiences amazed by its clean burn and ease of use and the Awards kept coming. The Eco Fuego, with its natural wood design and 100% sustainably sourced fuel, emits virtually no smoke, making it the ideal choice for those seeking an eco-friendly wood smoke free alternative for small gardens to traditional fire pits.
2024 - Endorsements and Global Expansion
In April 2024, the Eco Fuego Fire Pit was endorsed by the Environment Agency as the fire pit of choice for coastal campsites, thanks to its unique features: no embers, no ash, no smoke, and easy to light and extinguish. This endorsement underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation. Now in many Campsites around the UK.
By March 2024, our success had expanded beyond the UK, with over 10,000 units and 150,000 natural and scented refills sold globally. Our product is now available in garden centres across the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, Chile and soon in the USA. We are excited to introduce our eco-friendly solutions to a global audience and invite you to join us on this incredible journey.
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1. Eco-Friendly: The Eco Fuego refill emits only 1.4kg of CO2/hr, a significant reduction compared to conventional fire pits that produce up to 15kg CO2/hr.
2. Ideal for Small Gardens: No pollution from wood smoke, ash, or embers, ensuring a pleasant gathering with no lingering smell of bonfires.
3. Socially Engaging: Bid farewell to the bonfire scent; enjoy an odor-free evening with your guests.
4. Easy Operation: Quick ignition and simple extinguishing by placing the lid.
5. Remarkable Efficiency: Each 100% vegetable wax refill is equivalent to 90-100 kiln-dried logs.
6. Convenient Storage: Eco Fuego refills are more space-efficient than wood, particularly for small gardens.
7. Cost-Efficient: A single Eco Fuego refill outperforms 8 hours' worth of wood.
8. Portability: Suitable for camping, fishing, and outdoor events.
9. Low Maintenance: No need for constant log reloading; enjoy a constant, large, and hot flame.
10. Consistent Heat: Experience an enduring, large, and consistent flame.
These benefits underscore the value of our product as an additional and greener alternative to meet the growing demand for outdoor heating in over 24 million UK households while mitigating the associated carbon footprint.
In essence, our El Fuego fire pits from The Crop Candle Co Ltd and Eco Fuego Ltd outshine all other fire pits in the market with their eco-friendliness, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance.
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