The NH Case team are venturing up to the HCA Forum in Birmingham this week to advocate the superb benefits of frozen food on our diet, on our sustainability goals and on our business capabilities.
We will be discussing how frozen food…
– Reduces food waste
– Allows for consistency of product
– Requires fewer staff to manage – Helps with unexpected demand
– Preserves the nutritional content of food
Frozen Food at Our Core
We are passionate advocates that frozen is the best method of preserving and distributing food. We are working hard to change the messaging that frozen is not cheaper and poorer quality, instead it is higher quality and better value for money.
Using frozen can hugely reduce food waste…10% of our country’s carbon emission is from food waste so being able to buy product with a longer shelf life, whilst maintaining its nutritional value, is a hugely contributing factor to sustainability. Freezing extends the shelf life of ingredient components and might also allow you to buy in larger volumes to use across time, therefore reducing cost.
Convenience has been a driving force in the growth of the frozen market. The pre-prepared frozen meal solution enables you can to store a variety of options, to then de-frost and serve without the need for cooking and labour. If there is a staff shortage or an increase in mouths to feed, often the case with patient feeding, then a store of frozen meals will likely save the day. You can also store a variety of options, enabling you to cater at the last minute to different diets and requirements.
The Many Benefits of Frozen Food
Despite the pre-conception, frozen food is often more nutritious than fresh. Once harvested, caught or killed, the produce is immediately frozen down, retaining all its nutrients whilst needing no additives or preservatives.
NH Case has a strong focus on fish import and processing (as well as distribution), and all of our fish is caught at the peak of quality, then frozen within four hours whilst still on the trawler. Our popular varieties include Atlantic cod, haddock and hoki and each fish is carefully selected and frozen promptly to lock in its natural taste and nutritional value. Fish is a vital source of lean protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins, all of which support heart health, cognitive function and overall wellbeing. Cod and haddock from NH Case provide hospitals and schools with a reliable, nutritious option that meets the dietary needs of patients, pupils, staff and visitors.
Please come and find us at the HCA Forum, STAND M59, from 1st-2nd April.