Foo Go

Foo Go is the brand of pre-packed sandwiches and other convenience food 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.[2]

Foo Go
Typefood manufacturer
Founded2001
FounderGeorge Robinson[1]
Headquarters,
ProductsSandwiches and buns
Number of employees
low hundreds
ParentGreencore Group
Websitefoo-go.com

Foo Go has a "zero waste" environment policy and has used water-based boards, inks, and coatings with packet windows made from 100% cornstarch instead of the normal oil-based inks and a plastic film,[3] to make the packet totally biodegradable.[2][4][5]

References

  1. Mesure, Susie (29 August 2006). "WH Smith to put sandwiches on the menu". The Independent/Bnet.
  2. "Wrappers have a short life". guardian.co.uk. 11 October 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2008.
  3. "On a sandwich course: what is FooGo's secret of success? | Goliath Business News". Goliath.ecnext.com. 28 May 2005. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  4. Best, Kathryn (2006), Design management: managing design strategy, process and implementation, AVA Publishing, p. 177, ISBN 978-2-940373-12-3
  5. "Environmentally profitable". BBC News. 21 January 2005.


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