Increase in aged care choking deaths sparks calls for improved food safety
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 10 November, 2025 Australia’s leading provider of texture modified food is joining calls to improve food safety for people with swallowing difficulties, following revelations of a sharp increase in the number choking deaths in aged care. Nutrition technology innovator The Pure Food Co, which supplies texture modified food solutions to more than […]
When Nutrition Becomes Medicine – Why Texture-Modified Foods are Life Changing
By Sam Bridgewater The path to dignity in aged care often starts in the kitchen. Each year, tens of thousands of vulnerable residents in aged care settings rely on textured modified food (TMF) to enjoy an aspect of life that many of us take for granted – the ability to safely eat and enjoy a […]
Real Ingredients, Real Care: How The Pure Food Co is Setting New Standards in Aged Care Dining
Every family member and aged care provider wants the same assurance: that residents are receiving meals prepared with genuine care, real ingredients, and uncompromising safety standards. Yet, to some, ‘commercially prepared meals’ might suggest the opposite—mass-production shortcuts and artificial additives. At The Pure Food Co, we’ve built our business around showing that commercial doesn’t mean compromise—and proving […]
Why protein at every meal matters for healthy aging
We’ve all heard about the importance of eating protein at every meal, – but for older adults, it can be hard to include enough protein at each meal. From morning to evening, ensuring every meal and snack is protein-rich is a hugely important part of supporting strength, function and quality of life. Let’s start with […]
Why the New Aged Care Standards Are a Promise to Residents
By Chris Deed The introduction of the new Aged Care Standards has turned the spotlight directly onto mealtimes, where food safety, nutrition, and resident dignity are now critical benchmarks. Compliance expectations demand a higher level of accountability than ever before, which is positive for residents, for families, and for the sector as a whole. But […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Kiwi food technology innovator announces Australian market breakthrough
The Pure Food Co’s mission to nourish the world’s seniors has secured a major breakthrough, with the Kiwi food technology innovator’s announcement of a partnership with one of Australia’s largest aged care operators. The Pure Food Co has inked a deal with Regis Aged Care to provide high quality, nutritious and delicious meals to its […]
Every bite counts: How food fortification can combat malnutrition in older adults
Malnutrition is a growing health issue among older adults, particularly within aged care facilities. A global study[1] across various healthcare settings revealed that approximately two-thirds of older adults, with a mean age of 82 years, were at nutritional risk or already malnourished. In New Zealand, a staggering 90% of older adults were found to be […]
Why Getting Meal Preparation Right in Aged Care Kitchens Is Crucial
By Sam Bridgewater. As our population ages and more people transition into aged care, there’s an increased focus on facilities providing meals that cater for residents, not only in terms of nutrition but also meeting standards around food texture and safety, as well as offering residents the emotional experience of enjoying their meals. The idea […]
Pure Food Co célèbre la journée internationale des cuisiniers
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How a Focus on Quality Food in Aged Care Won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year – Service Category
Entrepreneurs, Sam Bridgewater and Maia Royal, the founders of The Pure Food Co have won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year – Services category in New Zealand. The award winning entrepreneurs are changing the way food is approached in the aged care sector to help solve one of the major problems in society – […]