APPLE & BEARS Press Room
British luxury body care inspired by nature
Brand Introduction
APPLE & BEARS is a British luxury body care brand creating nature-inspired skincare, toiletries and home fragrance collections. Developed and produced in England, our products combine thoughtful formulations, beautiful fragrances and conscious values to elevate everyday routines.
APPLE & BEARS At A Glance
- ✓ British luxury body care brand
- ✓ Developed and produced in England
- ✓ Nature-inspired collections
- ✓ Vegan approved formulations
- ✓ Cruelty-free certified
- ✓ Free from parabens and SLS
- ✓ Body wash, body lotion, hand care, hair care and travel toiletries
- ✓ Gift sets presented in a signature reusable eco-cotton bag
- ✓ Hospitality solutions for hotels, spas, gyms and leisure businesses
Our Story
Founded with a passion for creating beautiful, thoughtful products inspired by nature, APPLE & BEARS believes luxury should be considered, responsible and accessible.
Our collections are designed to enhance everyday routines through carefully selected ingredients, refined fragrances and timeless design. From personal care essentials to thoughtful gift sets, every product reflects our commitment to quality, conscious beauty and a more considered approach to modern routines.
Thought Leadership & Founder Perspectives
Founder Perspective — Dean Butt, Co-founder of APPLE & BEARS
What UK Manufacturing Really Means for an Independent Business
Beyond the unit price: why scale, working capital, supply-chain risk and resilience matter when deciding where to produce
Manufacturing in the UK is often discussed as a question of cost, but for an independent business the decision is considerably more complex. Production volumes, minimum order quantities, working capital, supply-chain resilience, quality, lead times and the wider social and economic contribution of manufacturing all need to be considered.
Through the experience of building APPLE & BEARS, Dean Butt examines the realities facing independent businesses when deciding what to manufacture locally, what to source internationally and how to balance commercial necessity with responsible business decisions.
Founder Perspective — Dean Butt, Co-founder of APPLE & BEARS
Sustainability Without Pretending to Be Perfect
Why responsible business is about making better decisions, being transparent about limitations and continually improving — not claiming that every part of a supply chain is perfect
Sustainability has become one of the most important considerations in modern business. But there is a danger in presenting it as though a business must achieve perfection before it can claim to be acting responsibly. Real manufacturing does not work that way.
Through the experience of building APPLE & BEARS, Dean Butt examines what responsible beauty really means — from UK manufacturing and global sourcing decisions to packaging choices and supply-chain transparency.
Product Collections
Body Care
Hair Care
Travel & Gifting
Home Fragrance
Hospitality
Luxury hospitality toiletries created by APPLE & BEARS for hotels, spas, gyms and leisure businesses.
Hospitality collections are available through our dedicated trade platform, Leisuretrade by APPLE & BEARS.
Press Assets
High-resolution product images, lifestyle photography and brand logos are available for press, editorial, retail and partnership enquiries.
To request press assets, please contact us with the publication name, company details, intended use and preferred format. We review all requests to ensure our brand assets are used appropriately.
We aim to respond to all press and partnership enquiries within 2 working days.
Media Enquiries
For press enquiries, product features, review samples or collaborations:
APPLE & BEARS
info@appleandbears.com
www.appleandbears.com
We welcome enquiries from journalists, beauty editors, bloggers, influencers, retailers and hospitality partners.
