Food Chain - Issue 194 - June 2023 | Page 97

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Chef
“ Similarly ,” he continues , “ we have always been conscious about the packaging that we use , which is something for which meal kit companies often come under scrutiny . We ’ ve made hundreds of packaging improvements over the last eight years – with everything apart from a few items now recyclable at home or in store .
Mindful Chef has been able to uphold these values with the support of its supply chain partners , namely the likes of British Quinoa Co , Pimp My Salad , Tomato Stall , Biona Organic , Tiba Tempeh , and Traditional Norfolk Poultry .
“ All of our fresh produce is 100 percent LEAF Marque certified , as our means to link farming and the environment , which only a few retailers are currently doing . This is something we demand of our suppliers , as the standard drives the questioning of everything from hedgerows to biomass .
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