Actively preventing food waste
Food is precious – nevertheless, considerable quantities of bread, vegetables, meat and sausage products, dairy products and much more are simply discarded every day. Food waste accumulates along the entire value chain, but could actually be prevented.
Reflecting our commitment to sustainability, we take active measures at Ölz Meisterbäcker to prevent food waste. We deliberately engage in green initiatives, not only to minimise waste but also to contribute actively to protecting our environment and preserving resources. It is our intention to contribute tangibly to reducing food waste by supporting various activities and campaigns.
Often good for longer
Over one third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste. In the EU, around 10% of food waste results from a misunderstanding of best before dates. As one of the first Austrian food producers, we at Ölz Meisterbäcker also support the initiative Often good for longer.
Using all of our senses
to enjoy and assess food would mean an important step towards reducing food waste. Because our products are a pleasure right down to the last bite, we are pleased to be supporting the initiative from the start.
- 1. Look - how does the product appear?
- 2. Smell - does it have a noticeable odour?
- 3. Taste - does it taste like it should?
Baked products belong to the groups of goods that are exceptionally prone to food wasted. The Ölz brand offers consumers immense benefits due to longer shelf lives, e.g. for Ölz Toast, Ölz Sandwiches, Ölz Milch Brötle – naturally without preservatives.
Hygiene standards
The most rigorous hygiene standards at Ölz bakeries make a significant contribution in addition to the packaging, with its important protective and preservative functions:
- We work using the concept of clean room technology. Specially developed filtration systems ensure an exceptionally clean atmosphere.
- After baking and during the cooling phase, products have filtered air circulated around them and are packaged in a low-germ environment. This means we can guarantee a shelf life of at least 14 days.
- Our packaging protects the products beyond this time – with sealed and unopened packaging, the product can be enjoyed for significantly longer.
Food is precious!
To ensure that food waste is avoided and reduced effectively, we are part of the initiative entitled Food is precious! of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management.
What are our goals with this initiative?
- To minimise avoidablefood waste throughout the value chain.
- To promote a conscious and responsiblemanagement of food for a sustainable reduction in waste across all areas of life.
- To support processes and systems that contribute to a lasting reduction in food waste.
- To support projects that enable the distribution of unneeded food to persons in need and suitable institutions.
We act sustainably
We are committed to preserving resources and to treating our environment with respect. With a passion for the product, we are unwaveringly committed to the highest quality standards and sustainable methods.
