Pureed food company takes out Supreme Award

Massey University Article A company that produces texture-modified products to enhance the quality of life for people with eating difficulties has been named the Massey University Supreme Award winner at this year’s New Zealand Food Awards. The Pure Food Co also won the James & Wells Business Innovation Award, with judges saying the company showed an […]
The Deloitte Fast 50 regional heroes growing our economy

Stuff article Four luxury food and drink producers and a bin-maker intent on lifting recycling levels, have done well in Deloitte’s list of the fastest growing manufacturers. Every year the”Big Four” accounting firm compiles a list of the fastest-growing companies across the country beginning in September by naming regional growth superstars, naming its national winners in November. […]
Continuous Improvement in Aged-Care Facilities

Using Evidenced-Based Research to Improve the Experience of your Residents. For residential and aged care facilities, an important part of providing the best possible care is to nurture a culture of continuous improvement. Not only is this important to ensure the best possible care for patients and residents but it also is a way to […]
Smoothie Competition Judging Day with Aged Care Residents

During these hot summer months, we ran a smoothie competition where aged care chefs and kitchen staff were invited to enter in their best smoothie creation so they could be in the running to win a grand prize worth $800! However, it wasn’t any ordinary recipe that we were after, there was a catch. Each […]
Why is hydration important for older people?

In this blog post, our expert dietitian, Kaye Dennison (NZRD) explains why hydration is such an important issue for older people and shares her tips on how to reduce the risk of dehydration. Why do we need hydration? Water is an essential nutrient which the body loses and cannot produce in the amounts it requires. […]
Q&A: How much energy do older people need and how can they get it?

In this Q&A, our expert dietitian, Kaye Dennison (NZRD) shares insights around energy and tips for how older people can get more of it. Older people’s energy needs vary on an individual basis depending on their gender, weight, physical activity level (PAL), metabolic needs. In general, energy needs decrease with age following a reduction in […]
Delicious and nourishing food for those with motor neurone disease

Motor neurone disease (where bulbar involvement is present) can affect speech, swallowing, movement and breathing, which can lead to malnutrition and weight loss. Maintaining adequate nutritional intake requires people with motor neurone disease to consume foods that have been textually modified (into a puree), using supporting equipment (supportive braces, bowls and utensils) and increasing their […]
Q&A: How to reduce weight loss in people with dementia

In this Q&A, our expert dietitian, Kaye Dennison (NZRD), answers an important question about reducing weight loss in those living with dementia. “I am caring for my wife who has dementia, occasionally some swallowing problems and is losing weight. What are some easy ideas to help stop her losing more weight?” Here is Kaye’s response: […]
Key micronutrients that nourish older people

We know that protein and energy are the two key nutrients that help keep our residents active and independent. But there’s a lot more than just those two nutrients that help keep aged care residents fit and well. There’s a whole range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that work together to keep everyone in […]
Q&A: My husband has a swallowing problem and regularly enjoys Pure Foods. I generally eat much the same as him, do I need to do anything extra for myself in regards to fibre?

It is great to hear that you and your husband are coping well with a pureed diet and fantastic to see the importance you place on social eating. There are two types of dietary fibre; insoluble and soluble fibre. Insoluble Fibre Insoluble fibre (“roughage”) does not dissolve in water and acts as a bulking agent […]