Foo Go Explained

Foo Go
Type:food manufacturer
Foundation:2001
Founder:George Robinson[1]
Location City:Lincolnshire
Location Country:England
Products:Sandwiches and buns
Num Employees:low hundreds
Parent:Greencore Group
Homepage:foo-go.com

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

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

History

Foo Go was founded in 2001 by George Robinson. In 2009, Greencore Group plc bought Foo Go for £4.4M.

Notes and References

  1. News: Mesure . Susie . WH Smith to put sandwiches on the menu . . August 29, 2006 .
  2. News: Roupell . Tim . 2003-03-12 . How to eat a sandwich . 2024-03-15 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  3. Web site: On a sandwich course: what is FooGo's secret of success? | Goliath Business News . Goliath.ecnext.com . 2005-05-28 . 2011-06-30.
  4. News: October 11, 2004 . Wrappers have a short life . . 2008-03-26.
  5. News: Environmentally profitable . 21 January 2005 . BBC News .