Castaway® Food Packaging is always open to opportunities to give back to the community. This year, we are thrilled to be one of the supporters of OzHarvest.
OzHarvest is the first perishable food rescue organisation in Australia collecting quality excess food which would otherwise be thrown into landfill. They collect surplus food from cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and other food outlets across Australia and redistribute it across different charities that support homeless and other men, women and children in need.
With the amount of food that OzHarvest regularly gathers and distributes, Castaway® has pledged the much needed food containers used to package and deliver the meals to various charities. These catering foil trays are made from food-safe aluminium which is oven safe and ideal for hot wet meals. Designed with rolled edges, they are strong and durable for most catering applications.
As OzHarvest aims to feed disadvantaged people with a delicious, free hot meal prepared from quality rescued food, Castaway® continues to be at one with them in spreading awareness about food rescue, food waste and sustainability. Learn more at www.ozharvest.org.
Why is packaging so important? Because people eat with their eyes before they eat with their mouths.
Before a customer sits down to eat something, they need to buy it and if the food is displayed or packaged in an unappealing way, it may never reach their mouth.
As consumers we like to be able to see the food inside the container, we want to see if the product looks appealing. This is why clear, well-designed packaging is an emerging trend for pre-packaged food both in retail (on the supermarket shelves) and in foodservice for pre-made takeaway meals.
Clear packaging gives customers confidence that owners are being ‘transparent,’ confident enough in the quality of their food to let them see right through the packaging.
There are five key benefits of using clear packaging:
1. People “eat with their eyes”
If it looks like it tastes good, there’s a good chance it will.
2. Transparency
People will see what you are selling before they taste it. So, have the packaging help sell the food for you. If your food is appealing it will sell itself, clear packaging and/or clear lids would work well.
3. Make sure it has a secure lid
For any food, you want to make sure that the container will withstand some shaking, bumping and turning.
4. Shelf life
Good packaging not only displays your products but also keeps them fresh. Make sure food containers have an airtight lid.
5. Recyclability
The Australian recycling system is built to collect plastics, especially PET (1) plastics. This material is recyclable in all locations in the standard collection bins.
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We’re excited to announce that Castaway Food Packaging will be at this year’s Metcash Supermarkets & Convenience Expo and Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) National Conference. The event will run for three days at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. We hope to see you there and provide you with solutions that fit your food packaging needs.
This year’s theme ‘Best Store in Town’ is about all IGA stores finding what it is that will make their customer offer ‘stand out in the crowd’. What do they need to do to compete, and what is it that will make them famous in their area? From barista coffee to fresh flowers, from ready-to-eat meals to a gourmet deli offering, and much, much more. What is it about IGA – the character, the service, the community involvement – that puts the heart and soul back into grocery shopping? What IGA can do to help them be “The Best Store in Town” and stand out in the crowd?
The Metcash Ordering System (MOS) will be used by all participating businesses to take away the need for manual turn-in orders, alleviate errors and provide up-to-minute information on orders as they are placed.
IGA includes nearly 5,000 Hometown Proud Supermarkets worldwide, with stores in 46 of the United States and more than 30 countries, commonwealths and territories around the globe.
EXPO LOCATION
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
2684 Gold Coast Hwy
Broadbeach QLD 4218
PH: 07 5504 4000
EXPO DATES & TRADING HOURS
- Sunday 17th July Expo: Open:11:30am Close: 4:30pm
- Monday 18th July Expo: Open:11:30am Close: 4:30pm
- Tuesday 19th July Expo: Open:11:00am Close: 4:00pm
Visit us at Booth #225. See the MetCash Expo 2016 Floor Plan.
RediServe® trays and clams make it easy for foodservice professionals to quickly package and present takeaway foods. Various sizes, shapes and finishes are available to suit your foodservice needs as well as your brand.
RediServe® white paper trays are made from poly-coated paper board to resist moisture and grease. This helps to prevent leaking bases and weakening sides from moist or dried foods. Unique to the white range, the mini tray #1 size is ideal for taste-testing and sampling food products at events or in retail stores. If you are looking to serve large portions or meals, try our family-size tray #6 which can fit multiple servings.
NEW RediServe® brown kraft trays and clams are made from heavy gauge paper board for greater strength and rigidity. The high quality, food-grade paper board is uncoated for a natural look and feel. Unique to the brown kraft range is the small snack pack #3 clam, specifically designed for mini burgers and smaller portion sizes for kids.
Try RediServe® trays and clams for premium presentation of burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, chips and other meal items large or small. You also have the option to pair trays with paper bags for a portable takeaway solution.
If you want to make your brand truly mobile, your food packaging is a good place to start. RediServe® trays and clams can be custom printed with your logo or unique design to build your brand presence and increase customer engagement. Learn more about Brand Builders®.
Check out here the full range of RediServe® White or RediServe® Brown Kraft trays and clams.
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Hosted at Fine Food QLD at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 10th – 12th April, the World’s Richest Barista Competition challenged 16 teams of baristas as they reproduce the pressure behind the scenes of great espresso bars from around the world. Teams were required to deliver three things – fast service, excellent presentation and great tasting beverages.
The competition’s dynamic format showcased the talent and energy of some of the world’s best baristas. Watch the championship bout again between Espresso Room and Brew Crew at WRBC Championship Stint in Video.
Pool prize for the winners…
1st Prize $25,000 Cash + $10,000 Advertising Package for Team Sponsor
2nd Prize $10,000 Cash
3rd Prize – $5,000 Cash
Only the best of the best survive…
1st Place – Espresso Room (by ONA Coffee)
2nd Place – Brew Crew (by Di Bella’s Coffee)
3rd Place – Natvia Sweet Team
Castaway Food Packaging continues to support baristas with their passion to create world class coffees by providing premium cups and takeaway packaging that matches their exceptional skills.
Which Coffee Cup Do You Need? View our range of coffee cups and compare…
The World largest coffee roaster will be held in Rydges, Port Macquarie, NSW on 16-19 November. After the successful 10th Compak Golden Bean Competition and Conference in Newcastle, the Golden Bean is brewing a bigger and more exciting event this year.
The Compak Golden Bean 2015 received over 1200 coffee entries that were tested and judged by over 100 delegates attending the event. The organizers increased the number of dedicated category judges achieving the greatest number of attendees up to date.
Expect a more intense and fun roasting competition this year where inspiration comes from passion and love for coffee.
For more information, visit Cafe Culture International Website.
Make the switch to a cost-effective & hygienic Napkin Dispenser!
Serv-Rite® napkins are designed for one-at-a-time dispensing which minimises overuse and waste. The dispenser features transparent side panels which are designed to hold customised card inserts for your in-house promotions. You can even take your message mobile by custom printing the napkins.
Cost Effective and Efficient
- The one-at-a-time dispensing design ensures that customers use fewer napkins.
- Thanks to the transparent side panels, the consumption level can be monitored, and the dispenser can be refilled easily and quickly only when necessary.
Hygienic
- Serv-Rite™ dispensers ensure hygiene benefits as the customer only touches the napkin taken.
- Small dispenser opening helps prevent further risk of cross-contamination
Environmentally Conscious
- Serv-Rite™ napkins eliminate over-serving, helping you to minimise waste.
Check out Serv-Rite Napkin Dispenser here
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Have these Castaway products for FREE! Join the #iwantaCastawayPack photo contest.
This contest is open to all Castaway users that want to take home these popular products which includes Enviroboard® Paper Plates, Elegance® Napkins and Glasses, Stretch’n’Seal® Cling Wrap, Caterer Foil, Easy-Pick® Heavy Duty Wipes, and so much more…
How to enter
1. Follow Castaway Food Packaging on Instagram.
2. Post a NEW photo or REGRAM an existing one showing us your favourite Castaway product. This can be anything from beverage cups, takeaway containers, trays, bowls, etc. Photos that were posted before the contest start date will not be eligible to win.
3. Use the hashtag #iwantaCastawayPack. That’s it! You’ll automatically be entered and your photo will be displayed in our Instagram gallery. Creativity is on you!
Yes, I want a Castaway Pack!
Winner will be announced first week of every month.
The Compak Golden Bean is the largest coffee roasters competition and conference of its kind in the world. This year they received a historic 1250 actual coffee entries across the 12 award categories judged by over 100 delegates attending the event. This year’s competition was held at the Newcastle Country Club, from 11th to 14th of November and was supported by over 100 coffee roasters and enthusiasts who traveled from all over Australia and New Zealand.
The Compak Golden Bean is an avenue for baristas to learn industry trends and innovations, expand their network, and most importantly to showcase their skills and expertise in the national level.
Golden Medal Winners
Espresso – Mahalia Coffee
Milk Based – ONA Coffee
Australia – Zeta’s Coffee
Organic – Bean Roasters by Cosmorex
Single Origin – Gridlock Coffee
Decaf – The Bean Alliance
Brewover Filter – Manna Beans
Espro Filter – ONA Coffee
Chain Espresso – The Coffee Club
Chain Milk – Tulip Shi Specialty Coffee Roasters
Home Roaster Espresso – Zed Freeman
Home Roaster Milk – Nikita Kvasov
Castaway Food Packaging has been a long-term supporter of both the coffee industry and the Golden Bean Awards. Over the past five years the event had grown and evolved into one of the most unique and well-run events in the foodservice industry, with this year being no exception.
The 3-day event culminated with a stunning James Bond “007”themed gala night where the award winners were announced.
Check out event photos here
