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

Foo Go
Company typefood manufacturer
Founded2001
FounderGeorge Robinson[1]
Headquarters,
ProductsSandwiches and buns
Number of employees
low hundreds
ParentGreencore Group
Websitefoo-go.com

Foo Go operates 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][6]

History edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ Mesure, Susie (29 August 2006). "WH Smith to put sandwiches on the menu". The Independent/Bnet.
  2. ^ Roupell, Tim (12 March 2003). "How to eat a sandwich". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ "On a sandwich course: what is FooGo's secret of success? | Goliath Business News". Goliath.ecnext.com. 28 May 2005. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Wrappers have a short life". guardian.co.uk. 11 October 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2008.
  5. ^ Best, Kathryn (2006), Design management: managing design strategy, process and implementation, AVA Publishing, p. 177, ISBN 978-2-940373-12-3
  6. ^ "Environmentally profitable". BBC News. 21 January 2005.