Foo Go is a brand of pre-packed
sandwich
A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a po ...
es and other
convenience food
Convenience food, also called tertiary processed food, is food that is commercially prepared (often through processing) to optimise ease of consumption. Such food is usually ready to eat without further preparation. It may also be easily p ...
owned by
Greencore Group plc, who acquired them in 2009 for £4.4 million. The company made £7 million in its first three years of operation.
Foo Go has a "
zero waste
Zero waste is a set of principles focused on waste prevention that encourages redesigning resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal of this movement is to avoid sending trash to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. Cur ...
" environment policy and has used water-based boards, inks, and coatings with packet windows made from 100%
cornstarch
Corn starch, maize starch, or cornflour (British English) is the starch derived from corn (maize) grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel. Corn starch is a common food ingredient, often used to thicken sauces or soups, ...
instead of the normal oil-based inks and a plastic film,
to make the packet totally biodegradable.
References
Food manufacturers of England
Companies based in Lincolnshire
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