Sknfed lands at London Gatwick as airport continues to showcase regional produce
- Organic skincare brand Sknfed becomes the first local business to trade from London Gatwick’s new bespoke carousel unit for regional producers
- The carousel was custom-built by Eastbourne-based design firm Helo Works
- London Gatwick continues its strategy to champion local and regional produce to its 43m international passengers every year
London Gatwick has welcomed its first local business to a newly designed retail carousel unit at the North Terminal, with organic skincare brand Sknfed now trading in the space.
Sknfed, a family-run company born in Thornton Heath, is known for its ethical, organic skincare products made with natural ingredients and sustainable packaging. Their arrival at London Gatwick is part of the airport’s ongoing commitment to championing local produce.
The carousel unit - a bespoke retail space built by Eastbourne-based company Helo Works - offers a flexible, high-visibility platform for small, boutique businesses to connect with London Gatwick’s diverse, international passenger base.
Stephane Geffroy, Head of Retail, London Gatwick said: “We’re proud to launch this initiative with Sknfed, a brilliant example of local entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation. The carousel unit is a celebration of our region’s creativity and produce and we’re excited to give passengers the chance to discover and support these fantastic local brands.”
Marzena Mlynarska, Founder, Sknfed said: “We are incredibly proud to be the first local business to join London Gatwick’s new carousel initiative. As a family business rooted in South London, sustainability and mindful living are at the heart of everything we do. This is a wonderful opportunity to share our organic skincare with travellers from all over the world, while showcasing how local, ethical brands can make a global impact.”
Sknfed’s product range includes moisturisers, cleansers, lip balms and body care - all made with certified organic ingredients and designed to suit a variety of skin types. The brand’s presence at London Gatwick offers travellers a chance to pick up thoughtful, eco-conscious gifts or treat themselves to a bit of self-care before take-off.
The carousel unit will rotate annually, giving other local businesses the opportunity to showcase their products in a high-footfall setting.
It also builds on the airport’s pledge to the Sussex Six Campaign, led by Natural Partnerships CIC, which encourages greater visibility of Sussex produce in the county. London Gatwick now offers 37 Sussex-born products throughout its retail outlets, restaurants and bars.
With 43 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top ten airports. It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5 billion GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023). Almost 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared capacity of 55 movements an hour, London Gatwick is the most efficient single runway airport in the world.
The airport is located 28 miles south of the UK capital and is extremely well-connected, with more than a quarter of England’s population (15 million people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail. A six-year, £2bn sustainable growth programme includes an ambitious plan to be a net zero airport by 2030 and to increase capacity by bringing the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway. VINCI Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.
VINCI Airports, as the leading private airport operator in the world, manages the development and operation of more than 70 airports located in 14 countries. VINCI Airports draws on its expertise as a comprehensive integrator to develop, finance, build and operate airports, leveraging its investment capability and know-how to optimise operational performance and modernise infrastructure while bringing about their environmental transition. In 2016, VINCI Airports became the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy, setting itself the aim of reaching zero net emissions (scope 1 and 2) across the network by 2050 while supporting the territories’ local climate transition.
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