The Pure Food Co Becomes a Gold Sponsor of IDDSI
The Pure Food Co is proud to announce it has become a Gold Sponsor of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) – a global leader in setting clear, practical standards for safer swallowing and texture-modified diets. For people living with dysphagia, mealtimes can carry significant risk. Something as simple as a sip of water […]
Sweet dreams come true
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 23 January, 2026 As chefs in aged care kitchens across the country grapple with new regulatory demands to cater for an array of resident needs and preferences, the latest innovation from The Pure Food Co is helping make mealtimes more inclusive for everyone. The food technology company, renowned for its award-winning texture modified meals, has launched […]
International Business Awards Win
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 1 December, 2025 The Pure Food Co’s reputation as an international food technology trailblazer has received another boost after it was one of the big winners at the New Zealand International Business Awards. The Auckland-based startup, which produces specialised meals for seniors, took out the Best Medium Business category and was a finalist for […]
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 […]