Innovative nutrition system closes the protein gap

Discover the new Shapes range from The Pure Food Co, which delivers nutritionally fortified texture modified food in flavoursome and visually appealing portion-controlled serves.

Founded in New Zealand in response to a family member’s illness and their struggle to find palatable and nutritious soft food, The Pure Food Co offers a turnkey food system for those managing senior nutrition, empowering foodservice teams to implement consistent nutritional strategies on a network basis.

This innovative system has already taken off across New Zealand, favoured by all the country’s hospitals and nearly every major network, as well as many independents in the aged care sector. The products have also won multiple awards for innovation, food safety and wellness outcomes.

Now available in Australia, the Shapes range is sure to be a hit for its impact on the wellbeing of seniors and anyone struggling with weight loss or swallowing their food.

Developed with input from chefs, food technologists, psychologists and researchers, the Shapes range includes 100 per cent natural, texture modified foods packed with flavour and fortified with energy, protein and fibre.

As well as being visually appealing, the pre-shaped, portion-controlled serve saves time and labour and minimises wastage and food safety risk. There are 30 different flavours, conveniently packaged in colour-coded packs for protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. 

“Often when people have difficulty swallowing, they lose interest in food and stop eating altogether,” explains Chris Deed, The Pure Food Co’s Country Manager in Australia.

“Many aged care providers and hospitals are finding that Shapes help people thrive when they are at their most vulnerable. They eat more, gain or retain weight, have fewer falls and shorter hospital stays,”

“And importantly our foodservice clients are finding the positive impacts go beyond the dining room, with better overall health outcomes and high levels of satisfaction from diners and their families.”

Chris adds that Shapes are easy to store and prepare, arriving frozen and cooked once thawed in a combi-steam oven for approximately 15-18 minutes.

“They are great as is, or served with a little thickened sauce or gravy,” he says. “Our chefs have ensured each serve is restaurant quality, with great presentation and flavours that tempt even the fussiest diners.”

Now Australian aged care networks along with their residents can benefit from The Pure Food Co’s cutting-edge technology and food science, backed by extensive research and development. “It’s a win-win for diners, care providers and the good health and longevity of all our vulnerable citizens.”

More Information

Chris Deed, The Pure Food Co
chris@thepurefoodco.com
www.thepurefoodco.com 
Ph: 1300 942 242