Beyond branded pens: Seedball helps businesses rethink corporate gifting

From plastic pens and keyrings to notebooks and mugs, traditional corporate gifts have long been used by businesses to build relationships and reward employees. However, as sustainability continues to rise up the corporate agenda, many organisations are moving away from disposable giveaways that can quickly be forgotten and ultimately end up in landfill.

Seedball is helping businesses stand out from the crowd with personalised seed ball packs that not only showcase their brand but also support bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Available in three different packaging options (tins, matchboxes and jars), and customisable with company branding and messaging, the pocket-sized packs offer organisations a memorable way to thank clients, reward staff and create meaningful event gifts. Compact yet impactful, they are easy to distribute by hand or post, making them ideal for everything from conference giveaways and employee appreciation schemes to seasonal gifting campaigns. Unlike many promotional items that are used briefly and discarded, Seedball's products continue to deliver benefits long after they are received, growing into colourful wildflowers that provide food and habitat for pollinating insects.

Made in the UK using native wildflower seeds, peat-free compost and clay, Seedball's easy-to-use seed balls make it simple for anyone to create valuable habitats for pollinators and contribute to nature recovery.

With customers, employees and stakeholders placing increasing importance on environmental responsibility, businesses are recognising that corporate gifts are more than just a gesture – they are a reflection of what a company stands for.

Dr Emily Attlee, conservation scientist and co-founder of Seedball, said:

"For years, businesses have relied on branded merchandise that often ends up forgotten in a drawer or, eventually, in the bin. More organisations are now looking for gifts that align with their values and leave a positive legacy. Personalised seed ball packs offer something different – they're memorable, they support pollinators and they show clients and employees that a business is serious about making a positive impact. In a world where sustainability matters more than ever, giving something that grows sends a powerful message."

Suitable for client gifting, employee appreciation, event giveaways and seasonal campaigns, Seedball's bespoke packs can be tailored to businesses of all sizes, offering an eco-conscious alternative to conventional promotional merchandise.

Because sometimes the most memorable gifts are the ones that grow.

For more information about Seedball's personalised corporate gifting options, visit https://seedball.co.uk/branded/

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Editors notes

Seedball was founded by two conservation scientists wanting to boost biodiversity and help wildlife.

Seedball Ltd is an innovative organisation on a mission to help increase the abundance of British wildflowers and the wildlife that depends upon them.

Owned by Project Maya – a non-profit enterprise - Seedball manufactures wildflower seed balls using a unique innovation of wildflower seeds mixed with clay, peat-free compost and chilli powder to naturally protect seeds from predators. Its products are sold in over 500 stores in the UK, including Kew Gardens, The Woodland Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres, as well as online retailers such as Crocus and Marie Curie. Each year, Seedball also donates products to hundreds of schools and community groups to help support their nature projects.