Sam Turner – The Jutexpo story

Jutexpo is the leading supplier of jute and juco bags in the UK. These ethically-produced reusable bags are eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, cotton and canvas bags and are all produced from sustainable resources. The company supplies all major supermarkets and many independent businesses and non-commercial organisations.

Sam Turner’s presentation will look at the links between green issues and wider ethical concerns, the retail and marketing challenges that Jutexpo face, and the importance of what they call ‘curly thinking’ to overcome these challenges.

The economics of reusable products will also be discussed, and how issues in this area form a fundamental part of Jutexpo’s business integrity. There is also a fascinating insight into how Jutexpo overcame the challenges that small companies face when marketing new products to large retailers.