AgedPlus Magazine | September/October 2020

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Malnutrition Awareness Week Highlights TMF As malnutrition awareness week draws attention to an area that most people would identify with poorer countries, the incidence of malnutrition in the elderly in New Zealand is of concern.

Nutrition deserves special attention as people reach older age and is essential for good health.

Healthy ageing is associated with physiological, cognitive, social and lifestyle changes that influence dietary intakes and nutritional status.

One of the best options for treating malnutrition is to enhance normal eating and drinking along the lines of a food first approach that encourages eating frequent, small, high energy protein meals and snacks.

We focus this month on malnutrition as a cause and consequence of ill health. The ability

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to eat and eat well and the incidence and impact of malnutrition in older people is of particular concern inside aged care facilities.

The consequences of malnutrition are many, physiological, biochemical and psychological. They include reduced immunity, delayed wound healing and decreased muscle strength, which in turn have detrimental effects on recovery and movement.

The mental and social impact of malnutrition is also significant in this vulnerable group with changes in mood, attitude, self-esteem and reduced socialisation.

Texture modified foods have changed a lot in recent years, with improvements in nutrition, texture and visual appeal. Along with aids to eating that give seniors more assistance with independent eating, this area of care is improving

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outcomes and quality of life.

This month we are also introducing a feature on aged care heroes, those within the sector that are deserving of a shout out – read about Sam Martin in this issue and please send us your recommendation for our next hero.

Enjoy the read and please get in touch with your news and events.

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NEWS

OUR DEMAND FOR QUALITY, YOUR EXCELLENCE IN CARE

This has been a big year for the healthcare supply chain. BOC has been committed to working with hospitals, medical centres and aged care facilities to maintain critical supplies as they deal with unprecedented challenges caused by the global pandemic.

As a national supplier of quality medical gases and respiratory devices, BOC understands the importance of patient safety and quality of care. For over 100 years BOC has been a proud industry leader in medical gases in New Zealand with a strong national delivery network and local team of experts.

RYMAN COLLAB WITH FOOD NATION Ryman Healthcare is collaborating with food production company Food Nation, a supplier of plantbased products that will go into dishes on Ryman retirement villages’ new spring menu.

There are many thousands of residents in 36 villages in New Zealand and Victoria that already benefit from the healthy and varied choices on the ‘Ryman Delicious’ menu.

Kiwi start-up Food Nation is focused on supplying quality plantbased products, that showcase fresh ingredients such as mushrooms, capsicum, kiwi quinoa and corn.

Ryman is taking on these products to create new recipes that ensure food

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The 17 retail outlets and depots across the country ensure a quick and reliable supply of product to medical and aged care facilities, providing strong security of supply and support to customers regardless of location. Ralph Meinhardt, Business Manager Healthcare and Scientific at BOC New Zealand is proud of how his team works collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for residents with safety, quality and comfort at the heart.

“Our tailored solutions include a full range of medical oxygen cylinders and trolleys, oxygen concentrators, portable suction devices, nebuliser compressors and consumables, oxygen therapy consumables, sleep and respiratory devices, and emergency resuscitation equipment.

"This is backed by an experienced local customer service team that provides after-sales care, training, maintenance and servicing support to facility staff," said Meinhardt.

Strong quality and compliance BOC’s medical devices and gases comply with all relevant international standards and

delivered to the plate tastes great.

Andrew Gibson, Ryman's Hotel Services Manager, said by taking on ingredients that are less processed than others, Ryman meals will continue to be big on taste and nutritional value. This is part of looking after the overall health of our residents.

“We’re very keen that our food tastes good and packs a punch with flavour.”

Ryman Delicious is all about creating appealing menus packed with new choices, vegetarian choices plus plenty of the old favourites.

Increasingly ‘non-vegetarian’ village residents are taking up a vegetarian option once or twice a week. Gibson said as it was once pointed out to him by an Edmund Hillary resident, vegetarian options need to be well thought out and include enough protein. Hemp and pea protein are two options used to ensure Food

are compliant adhere to good manufacturing practice and stringent quality measures.

BOC only supply devices which are performance tested by independent laboratories or rigorously test samples at their own dedicated laboratories in Europe to ensure performance in real-life scenarios.

As part of Linde, the largest global supplier of industrial and medical gas, we partner with medical device manufacturers

to provide world-class devices and solutions for our customers.

Reliable customer support and training Ongoing training and education for facility staff are provided to increase awareness of the safe setup, use, handling, storage and maintenance of supplied medical devices and gases.

This is backed by BOC’s digital training solutions including an eLearning portal that provides comprehensive online training for staff.

Nation products have sufficient protein for use in aged care as well as containing all the whole food nutrition found in plants.

Matt Orr, Ryman Food Services Training and Development Chef, has been working on some recipes for the new menu that launched late September.

“We are really excited about partnering with Food Nation – their products both taste good and deliver on the nutrition requirements which is important for our residents.

“They give us more options for vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free dishes, but we think residents who are looking to eat less meat will like them too.

“Food Nation’s products such as Magic Minces, are versatile and packed with flavour. We are currently developing ideas in our test kitchen for our spring menu,” said Orr. Miranda Burdon, the team at Food Nation, including her sister and fellow director Josie Lambert, use a lot of fresh New Zealand ingredients and really celebrate the plant ingredients as the stars of their products. This transparency and the fact they are in well-known formats like minces, patties and balls means that consumers will find them easy to use in meals they are already cooking. Nutrition and balanced food choices are particularly important when it comes to the aged care sector.

The healthy food packages, based on customer requests, were designed to be well balanced with relatively low fat, high fibre, low sugar and include protein and carbohydrate

levels that are both filling and support a healthy balanced diet.

"We’re proud Ryman Healthcare has started with one of our company’s first products, Magic Mince. The name came about to reflect the fact they can be cooked like mince and used like mince but are made entirely of plants - it has to be magic," said Burdon.

There are two types of Magic Mince so far, mushroom and hemp and Mexican corn and capsicum varieties. These and other products are produced in the Auckland commercial kitchen at St John's from ingredients generally sourced from around New Zealand.

“You can see the ingredients in the products when you cook them with visible pieces of corn, capsicum, onions, leeks and mushrooms.

Delivering on this expectation of showcasing the ingredients as well as supporting dietary requirements are all key to providing a great-tasting food solution that actually could be used as a meat alternative,” said Burdon.

Burdon is quick to point out though, these products are a celebration of plants, not fake meat and are about providing people with a choice.

“Our products are for omnivores and carnivores, vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians – we think of them as ‘Food for All’.”

Ryman keeps investing in its food delivery options and has recently recruited three regional ‘Lead Chefs’ to ensure food and menu changes flow through as smoothly as possible into Ryman kitchens.

NEWS

LEGALISING THE DEVIL'S LETTUCE

With the General Election already here, an independent survey of 1,300 Kiwis shows the referendum on legalising the personal use of cannabis is on a knife-edge. When asked to make a choice between supporting or opposing the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, 49.5 percent of all respondents said they were in favour, 49.5 percent were against, and one percent gave no response.

Commissioned by New Zealand’s largest medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, the latest Horizon Research survey marks the seventh in a series of comprehensive surveys tracking nationwide opinion on cannabis law reform.

“For nearly two years we’ve tracked public opinion, and this is an incredible result. It’s increasingly clear that it will come down to voter registration and election turnout, particularly if younger adults lift their intention to vote,” says Paul Manning, Chief Executive of Helius Therapeutics.

For the third time running, survey respondents were forced to take a position to better emulate the stark yes/no choice people will have when they vote. The referendum options and the information provided to respondents were the Electoral Commissions.

When respondents were initially given an ‘I’m not sure’ option, 12

percent chose it, 44 percent supported the bill and 41 percent opposed it, with males more strongly supportive.

This shows that when later forced to take a yes/no position, of those unsure, slightly more opted for no.

Survey respondents were also asked if they were both registered to vote and 100 percent likely to vote.

From those that were, 48.4 percent supported the bill and 50.8 percent were against, meaning committed voters at the time of the poll would have defeated the bill by a slender majority of around 67,900 votes.

For those who are either not registered or less than 100 percent likely to vote, 53 percent supported the bill, with 45 percent against.

“This could be the closest vote since 1919 when alcohol prohibition was defeated by just 10,362 votes.

As this survey shows, cannabis is already widely accessible, and so next month’s decision is fundamentally about who we want to control it: Government or the gangs.

“Wider regulation of cannabis isn’t perfect, but I believe it offers some improvements on the status quo. A regulated environment for cannabis would see the development of locally-owned businesses, delivering jobs and tax revenue for healthcare services – a welcomed addition for New Zealand’s post-COVID economy.”

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AgedCare

Heroes

Sam Martin, Manager of Fun, also known as the social and regional events manager of Metlifecare Bay of Plenty and Hamilton, is our Aged Care Hero of the week.

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artin’s day to day goes from book talks to the box office, charity to cheerleading. Nothing is out of her depth. In her role, she supports residents in the six villages with social and entertainment activities – the ‘Manager of Fun’ title is quite literal in this sense.

She designs and executes at least one big regional event a year, and recently, Martin taught and trained the Papamoa Beach Village Pom Poms into a new cheerleading routine.

Along with this, Martin gives acting lessons, books entertainment, talks, organises fashion shows, basically everything and anything you have ever dreamt of in terms of entertainment.

No one is left feeling bored on her watch.

When running larger events like fashion shows, she finds a way to rope in her loving family to help her out with the logistics, lighting and much more. Her favourite part of her role is the fact she gets to write, direct and act.

Anything she can do that’s related to putting on a show will get her buzzing.

“I love working with residents on the stage, and it’s so rewarding to see them finding a new passion in theatre craft,” said Martin.

Martin has been working in this role for six years, and one of her most recent highlights is that she completed a post lockdown comedy show called “O, Corona” – it was just what

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SOCIAL & REGIONAL EVENTS MANAGER, Metlifecare Bay of Plenty & Hamilton

everyone needed after lockdown. Undoubtedly, Martin loves to write and produce plays and, it runs in her family.

Her family has been involved in theatre their whole lives. With her daughter being an awardwinning singer and theatre director and two of her sons are performers. One of her son's was the youngest person ever to run tech for a theatre stage show in Tauranga, he was just nine at the time. “My background and passion are events of all kinds; I previously ran my own company specialising in Mind Body and Spirit events. I’ve toured all over New Zealand with a show called ‘Mediums Live’ and worked with famous New Zealand medium, Kelvin Cruikshank.”

One of the most rewarding experiences Martin has had with Metlifecare is when she was photographing residents for a calendar to raise money for cancer charities for men. It was titled ‘Calendar Blokes’ and featured the more ‘daring’ men in the village doing activities ‘naked’.

“It was so much fun to do, and we raised more than $4,000 for charity.”

RETIREMENT VILAGES

NEWS

AGED CARE IN AUSTRALIA STILL UNDER FIRE To date more than 4000+ aged care residents and staff have been infected with the coronavirus in Australia and with 657+ deaths, aged care facilities in Australia, and worldwide are facing some shocking home truths.

The Australian Quality and Safety Commission has visited just 30 of the 220 homes with Coronavirus outbreaks, yet tough action has only been taken against 20 aged care homes with outbreaks by placing sanctions on most of them for a period of six months.

Those in the industry in Australia however question the transparency of the decision-making process. The correlation between the number of residents and staff that have been infected by the virus and the data that has been used to issue notices is blurred at best.

It has been reported that the regulator said it went on site to just six of the 20 facilities to issue sanctions after information from federal and state departments of health and first responders.

Each day, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Victorian authorities have published the worst of the clusters. Nine of the

ten facilities named have been sanctioned including homes at St Basils and Epping Gardens.

Drawing heavy criticism however, is a home from aged care provider Bluecross at Ruckers Hill, which recorded 131 cases and 12 deaths yet was not sanctioned. The regulators assessor had determined that the facility was taking the necessary action to remediate and there was no immediate risk to residents. Bluecross is one of the Australia’s biggest aged care providers, with 23 residential care facilities. Ten of its facilities have had coronavirus outbreaks. More than 280 residents and staff have been infected with the virus and 45 residents have died.

Even though Bluecross had a large number of infections and deaths, Janet Anderson, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, referred to the fact that the commission had issued Bluecross with a notice regarding failings of standards on September 5. Anderson said she was “giving them an opportunity to respond” and “an undertaking to remedy” the situation.

On the commission’s website all

but one of the Bluecross facilities have been given scores of 100 percent for quality and safety over the past two years.

While no one foresaw the COVID-19 pandemic nor did anyone worldwide take pre-emptive action against the possibility of a virus sweeping through residential care facilities and the threat to life

that it would be.

While care homes across the world scramble to find ways to shore up PPE stocks, strengthen infection control protocols, improve staffing and training, innovation and new structures of care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the most vulnerable are yet to emerge.

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CODEINE MOVE WELCOMED

THUMBS UP FROM RESIDENT FOCUS GROUP It was a thumbs up for the delicious carrot cake and bite-sized ginger slice, and a thumbs down for the crumbly Vietnamese rolls.

The café focus group at Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village in Ilam, Christchurch provided their feedback on the potential cabinet food for a new village café experience. The group enjoyed tasting both savoury and sweet items including muffins, macarons and wraps.

Harvey Bray, who has been a resident at Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village for five years, says he’s looking for food that’s easy to eat, wholesome, and nutritious.

“It’s really important that we have our say and are part of this after all this café will be at our home and we are the village. A lot of people I talk to about the possibility of retirement village

living are frightened they’ll lose their independence and that’s just not true, we even have a say on our own café,” said Bray.

Other feedback from the group was around making sure portion sizes aren’t too large, choices for their grandchildren when they come to visit, such as the lollie cake they tried. There were also comments on ensuring the café will have gluten-free, and vegan options too.

Jan Summerell, Bupa National Hospitality Services Manager says the village residents are really excited about the opportunity to give feedback on a new café experience.

“We want to provide a café that not only our residents want to visit, but also their families and the local Ilam community. Backing local is important to us too, that’s why we’ll be serving Jail Breaker

RESIDENT HARVEY BRAY WITH KITCHEN MANAGER SHAFA RAHMAN

coffee, a Christchurch based roastery.”

The focus group have named the café as Café Corfe (pronounced corfay), and it’s scheduled to open in mid-October, three days a week – Friday to Sunday from 10 am till 4 pm.

PHARMACIES UNDER PRESSURE & OUT OF POCKET Guild calls on the government to give pharmacies access to promised financial support. The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) has significant concerns over community pharmacy’s ability to simply and quickly access the government’s $18 million financial support package.

The Guild is calling for urgent government action to support under-pressure pharmacies around New Zealand struggling to cope with the high cost of responding to Covid-19, by directly allocating the already announced $18 million financial support package across all community pharmacies.

“Ministers in June set aside urgent funding for the sector

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but we understand so far no money has gone to cash-strapped pharmacies because the process to access funding developed by District Health Boards is far too complicated.

This is completely at odds with financial support measures the government has introduced for others in the health sector, who all received their money automatically and quickly,” Guild Chief Executive Andrew Gaudin says.

“The government required pharmacies to stay open to provide an essential service to communities throughout the lockdown earlier this year and pharmacies were hit with extra costs as a result.

These costs should be met given

the important role performed. “We believe Ministers fully intended for and want the money made available to pharmacies really struggling with increased costs due to Covid-19.

“We have grave concerns that while health officials keep giving Ministers poor and uncosted advice, pharmacies will have to cut staff, cut hours and cut services offered to their communities, with some pharmacies ultimately forced to close. Unfortunately, we have already started to see this happen.

“Pharmacies are under pressure, out of pocket and disillusioned, and left wondering what they have to do to get the support they desperately need” said Gaudin.

Medsafe, which made the decision to reschedule all codeine and codeinecontaining medicines last year, has confirmed that all codeine and codeinecontaining medicines will become prescription only from 5 November 2020, a decision that has been welcomed by the aged care sector.

AFT Pharmaceuticals managing director Dr Hartley Atkinson said: “We are pleased Medsafe has set a firm date for the rescheduling of codeine. We expect the move, which is aimed at reducing codeine overdoses and poisonings, will increase demand for alternative pain relief treatments including, AFT’s patented paracetamol and ibuprofen combination treatment Maxigesic.”

“In the 12 months after Australia rescheduled codeine-containing medicines in 2018, sales of Maxigesic tablets increased by more than 50 percent.

While it is unclear whether the New Zealand market will respond in a similar way, we expect the move to assist the growth of Maxigesic in New Zealand in the current financial year.”

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BREAKFAST

Innovation In Breakfast Offerings

Breakfast is one of those meals that quickly reflects the ebb and flow of trends. Flavour profiles, superfood additives, changes with portion control packaging, all have an impact on breakfast offerings.

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ever have these changes been more apparent than in COVID times.

With isolation, an everpresent worry for those caring for vulnerable residents during lockdowns, having breakfast together rather than in-room became a treat that could be looked forward to.

So, what is trending?

Researchers are talking comfort and control while aged care facilities are reeling from the changes that COVID-19 pandemic

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has brought to the sector; this is something that facilities should look at.

As residents reel from being isolated from their families, they look to control at least what they are eating.

For providers, it is a case of making sure that residents maintain their nutrition for health and energy while still providing for residents for whom food memories are significant.

Health and wellness are always top of mind but expect a big spike as we enter 2021 as suppliers endeavour to provide innovation in the aged care space. Probiotics, superfoods, microbiome, active ageing, nootropics and protein alternatives will all feature through 2021.

Plant proteins are also coming through as meat alternatives and are surprisingly tasty and nourishing. High plant protein diets are linked to many health benefits, with studies suggesting vegetarians tend to have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure levels.

Cannabis was trending in 2019 and has continued this year. Hemp products are still entering the market, from hemp oils to flour, baked items to granolas to crackers - hemp has inspired supplier innovation this year.

A good source of fibre and protein, hemp can be added to granolas, as an oil it can be drizzled on oats – hemp has been seen in a wide variety of products so far and expect more in 2021.

Honey is booming – with many new players entering the market.

Given its health properties, it is not unexpected, and flavour infusions are becoming more common.

Single-use packaging is becoming more common as suppliers address the sector's concerns over infection controls.

Single-serve portion control cereals, fruits, butters, jams and spreads means less handling with the resident able to self-serve.

Innovation in the packaging area is something that the sector has been in great need of, from lips on bowls to facilitate the transfer of food from bowl to mouth, push plates where those with tremor can push food against an edge, through to sustainable straw options.

All are providing solutions across the variety of resident needs.

BREAKFAST

New Bottle For Anchor Anchor is set to launch New Zealand's first plant-based milk bottle, which is 100 percent kerbside recyclable and aligns with Fonterra's commitment to have all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

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nchor Blue 2L in the new plant-based bottle will land on shelves across New Zealand's North Island from mid-October. And while it's still filled with the same fresh New Zealand dairy milk from Fonterra farmers - the bottle is made from sugarcane.

The sugarcane is natural, renewable and sustainably sourced, and is an alternative to bottles made from non-renewable sources like fossil fuels.

Also, sugarcane captures CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows, resulting in a bottle that also has a low carbon footprint. The sugarcane is made into plant-based HDPE plastic in Brazil, and the bottle itself is made here in New Zealand. “We know sustainability is important to Kiwis and we want to offer consumers an option to make a change for good Two prominent New Zealanders – Richie McCaw - to purchase a product that comes in more sustainable and Stacey Morrison – feel sustainability is increasingly packaging,” said Fonterra Brands New Zealand Managing important for them too and have welcomed the move Director Brett Henshaw.

by Anchor. “I grew up on a farm, and my sister is now a “This plant-based milk bottle is an important component dairy farmer – innovations such as this are important for in Fonterra's wider sustainability strategy. We have also the environment, as well as our dairy industry,” comment committed to moving towards renewable energy in transport Richie McCaw. Brett Henshaw and manufacturing and finding ways to manage and reduce our “As a family, we always look at ways to reduce our footprint emissions over the whole supply chain.” or make small changes that help us live more sustainably, we're Anchor has been part of New Zealand communities for 134 years, and not perfect, but we're trying! That mindset is important to me because during this time it has innovated with a range of different milks and new it's an effort to look after Aotearoa for our kids and future generations,” packaging that respond to changing consumer needs. broadcaster Stacey Morrison added.

Initially, the new plant-based milk bottle will be available in the North The Sustainable Business Network has also supported the announcement.

Island, with a plan to expand distribution and product ranging based on Kate Haselhoff, Project and Partnership Manager, the Sustainable Business consumer response. Anchor will launch with 300,000 Blue 2L bottles per Network said, “Responsible businesses have an important role to play month. Research into the new bottle shows that people are looking for in addressing sustainability in packaging, so it's encouraging to see a sustainably produced products, and they liked the plant-based bottle concept prominent business like Fonterra undertake new trials and innovation in versus traditional fossil fuel-based plastic alternatives. the packaging space as we look to transition to a circular economy.”

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SUPPORT local

LOCAL

As we look to celebrate all things New Zealand, we have curated a range of fantastic Kiwi artists that will transform any space. From lobby to lawn, these pieces will inspire residents and visitors alike.

Keeping your interiors and exteriors interesting is a great way to energise everyone who experiences them. Supporting locals is crucial, here are a few of our favourites to keep in mind.

Ironweed Products – Steel Artwork

Ironweed Products produce handmade Kiwianainspired garden art, lighting, custom artworks, bespoke signs and gates from new and recycled steel. From beautiful steel cut-outs of New Zealand through to 3D sculptures of bees. Add a subtle touch of Kiwiana flair to a room, lobby or outdoor patio with a creative piece from Ironweed Products. Designer and sculptor, Jane Downes and certified welder, Mario Downes, work together to create these beautiful pieces of art. Ironweed Products are open to take commissions and to create custom designs to suit a specific theme and style.

For more information email jane@littleriver.co.nz.

Benjamin Pradic Medicine Drums

Benji Pradic from the lovely Hawkes Bay has been playing with the sacred art of medicine drum making for the past five years. He began making medicine drums for himself and instantly fell in love with the process. Now, he has made numerous medicine drums for friends, family and happy customers. Playing with various styles, materials and techniques, he is committed to use locally sourced material – ethically grown and harvested. Made usually from deer hides from local hunters, Benji has also used cowhides occasionally. Pradic is passionate about creating quality products that showcase incredible craftmanship for the local community. These medicine drums can be used as a great accent piece on a wall that is unique and different from what you would typically see in villages.

For more information email benjamin.pradic@gmail.com.

Forever Ewe – Garden Sculptures

Staying in tune with all things New Zealand, how about some iconic sheep sculptures for an outdoor garden? Well-known New Zealand artist Jenny Sowcroft is the mastermind behind Forever Ewe. Jenny handcrafts each ornamental piece with castconcrete to ensure that every sculpture is perfect.

These sculptures are large and were designed for grand outdoor spaces. They’re extremely durable, so they work amazing for the unpredictable weather in New Zealand. Enjoy the outdoor scene with an addition of these one-of-a-kind sheep sculptures.

For more information email info@foreverewe.co.nz.

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Anna Priluka – Ecosystem paintings

Anna Priluka is an artist based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Her works are inspired by native ecosystems, using traditional botanical and natural history illustrations as a starting point.

The rounded design of the acrylic board for the artwork is reminiscent of the magnified circles of textbook drawings.

Anna Priluka aims to celebrate the wonderful diversity and beautiful strangeness of New Zealand’s native environment through her work.

For more information email apriluka@gmail.com.

Remember When Frames – Pressed flower art

Lovingly handcrafted here in New Zealand, Remember When Frames aims to capture a special moment or milestone through botanical art. Imagine your wedding bouquet, graduation flowers or grand opening bouquet, pressed and framed, so you can cherish it forever. These frames add dimension and sentimental value to any space. All pieces from Remember When Frames can be custom-made, using your own cherished flowers, or you can choose a premade Remember When frame to be used in multiple rooms. With the ability to customise your frame, you are able to have a piece that is truly unique.

For more information email rememberwhenframes@gmail.com.

Glenn Jones – Kiwiana inspired art

Another Kiwi artist, Glenn Jones, is known for his cartoon-style prints with an obvious Kiwiana flair. These three prints from his new release, and like many of his works, incorporates a sense of humour, a hint of nostalgia and always proudly celebrates what it is to be a Kiwi. Add a pop of colour and a bit of fun to any space with these Glenn Jones pieces.

For more information email contact@glennjonesart.com.

Jake Feast – Resin Art

Jake Feast is an Auckland based abstract artist using resin and spray paint. Feast has been trialling different mediums from acrylics to oils, however, he fell in love with resin and it has been his specialty ever since.

These interesting swirl-like works are what makes his pieces so captivating, it’s abstract and you can take from it what you want. Due to the different layers of paint and resin, the pieces tells a three dimensional story. Feast has been featured in various galleries in Auckland and his large-scale pieces are sure to do more than just fill an empty wall.

For more information email jakefeastart@gmail.com.

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The Biz Care range is designed to extend into various work streams and job roles within aged care facilities. Colour-coding apparel for different departments can be helpful markers for patients.

Doctors in a certain colour, whilst nurses and attendees in

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An ill-fitting scrub can portray an unprofessional appearance.

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Finding a lab that handles this virus is difficult, as it requires a high-security level and these labs are both rare and extremely busy these days. As long as this virus is considered dangerous, it will not be available for commercial testing of specific product applications. But with these tests, it will be possible to compare commercial tests to the results on the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

“On one hand we were convinced even before the tests were back. But now we have it on paper, and that has an enormous significance for our partners and end-users. People all over the world discard or wash things every day out of the concern that the virus might be present in the textile. This takes a completely unnecessary toll on the environment”, explained Ulrika Björk, CEO of Polygiene.

The purpose of treating textiles with ViralOff is not to protect the wearer from infection or make any other health claim. It is a treatment to protect the garment.

In turn, this means the garment does not have to be cleaned or disinfected. Consumers already wash clothes when it is not necessary, out of worry about odour and due to habit. Adding concerns over viruses will add to this behaviour.

Beyond the environmental effects of wearing more and washing less, some countries demand disinfection of products before being sold – a

ViralOff treated garment will do that by itself continually.

“There is one virus the entire world is focused on right now, and there is one method that should be used to test on textiles. We are very proud to be the first in bringing these two together,” said Trevor Saunders, director of global textile operations.

“Commercially, it changes a few things formally. We have always worked with a serious approach that anything treated with ViralOff will pass the ISO test and that we can predict the effect on viruses that are not tested directly, through our base research.

But emotionally, it, of course, is great to have the first ISO evidence of efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2, and of course, it will translate to new opportunities for us,” said Mats Georgson, CMO. Polygiene will continue the tests across several materials as well as washing durability.

As the world leader in stay fresh and odour control technologies, Polygiene wants to change the way people view clothes - from fast consumables to durables. Treating clothes, home products and textiles to help people stay fresh, wash less and let clothes and products have a longer life.

Over 140 global premium-brands have chosen to use the Polygiene brand with their products.

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PERFECT FOR EVERYBODY From slim leg scrubs and relaxed fit blouses to easy stretch tops and cargo pants, our range takes inspiration from the latest fashion trends so you can look great and feel great.

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KEEP IT COMFORTABLE WITH THE NEW CANNES CHEF JACKET The new Cannes chef jacket has effortlessly combined functionality with style and modernised the way professional chefs look and feel in the kitchen.

The jacket features a shortsleeve, single-breasted design with a Concealed Snap Front, its unique details include ‘lite’ twill fabric with Cool Vent™ sides and a backcollar apron holder.

This Chef Jacket will be one of the most comfortable jackets you have ever worn. It is available in black and white and sizes XXS-3XL. BCE Catering Equipment Ltd is a 100 percent New Zealand owned business founded in 2000 with a vision to provide the hospitality sector with exceptional service and quality products. BCE’s main offices and warehouse are based in Paraparaumu, on the Kapiti Coast, where they have an experienced showroom

customer services team.

BCE customers are the cornerstone of what they do when providing service, knowledge, assistance and product selection and the company’s vision is still as strong today as when it was first started. Combine this with their experienced staff and knowledge of the industry and you’ve got a team of experts you can count on.

BCE Catering Equipment Ltd stock the Cannes Chef Jackets from Chef Works amongst an array of others that can be purchased online through their webstore or by visiting their showroom at 37 Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu.

BCE are experts when it comes to supplying Uniforms to the aged care environment, as well as restaurants, cafés, bars and the foodservice industry. Talk to them today about your uniform needs. You can visit www. bcecateringequipment.co.nz or call direct on (04) 902 5223.

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IT’S INEVITABLE - COVID-19 HAS CHANGED THE UNIFORM SECTOR FOR GOOD In their 30 years of experience, there has never been such an upward increase in uniform allocations as hygiene becomes an increased focus for the sector.

Uniform managers are becoming more aware of the importance of a regular rotation of clean uniforms for infection control and choosing garments that can be washed daily and, in some cases, sterilised at high temperatures. Aged Care facilities that are increasing their clothing allowance for staff show they are doing the most to care for their staff and the vulnerable communities they serve.

As well as scrubs, Arrow is seeing more demand for highquality reusable gowns and facemasks instead of disposable.

Arrow are proud to be creating garments that support this industry change and ensure health of the environment is as important, in the long term, as the health of our people.

This change to reusable will be long-lasting – these garments last the distance and are far improved from their scratchy and unbreathable counterparts, as well as being better for the environment.

To respond to the demand, they’ve topped up our wide range of stock including Cherokee and City Collection scrubs and increased their productivity at their local New Zealand factories to produce our best-in-class range of reusable gowns, scrubs and masks. To reduce the impact felt by our local economy, Arrow are producing much of their local range right here - to be Well Made in New Zealand.

COVID-19 has disrupted global supply chains – highlighting the importance of a diverse network of clothing manufacturers and suppliers.

Arrow is proud to support a wide and varied range of products from hospitality and kitchen staff to the healthcare sector despite these pressures.

If you’re interested in talking about these new changes and how they can help your aged care facility respond in the best interest of your staff and management, Arrow can help.

Arrow can offer a broad off-theshelf range to custom design and management solutions to help you get the best value from your uniform spend. “Let’s chat about the unique demands of the Aged Care sector and help you to decide what fabrics and designs will work the best for you and your staff.” Call today on 04 589 5888. Arrow Uniforms is New Zealand’s leading Aged Care uniform provider, supplying many DHBs and other leading healthcare and corporate brands.

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n the current Covid-19 climate, a Queensland company has been assisting health and aged care facilities with one of their innovative infection control products. With PPE a hot topic, Sterri-Matt Pty Ltd based in Brisbane has seen a surge in demand for their Australian designed PPE Organiser stations.

The Sterri-Matt PPE Organiser range is truly an Australian innovation with the company initially collaborating with an infection control team from Qld Health to design a PPE Organiser station that met a high standard of infection control requirements.

From the original design, SterriMatt over the last four years has gone on to create the most extensive multifunction range of PPE Organisers currently available to Health care facilities anywhere in the world. They are also now the number one choice for hospitals and aged care facilities in Australia and New Zealand.

The patent-pending designs provide a facility with an opportunity to improve their infection control programs by

ensuring the stations have all the necessary PPE items available to their staff. The station design accommodates all brands and packaging sizes of PPE items universally. The Sterri-Matt PPE Organiser range is flexible and can be used in a multitude of ways. Each size PPE Organiser can be either wall-mounted hung from a patient/ residence door or clipped to the innovative Mobile Station. With the range being modular, it allows facilities to almost design their stations with an abundance of clipon accessories to ensure you get the maximum benefit from the stations.

The Mobile station, with its many options and add ons, is now seen as the swiss army knife of PPE. The engineering and quality of the stations took over two years to perfect, to ensure that the stations stand up to the rigours of a health facility. During construction, the stations are treated with a proprietary anti-corrosion treatment and then receive a unique durable double-dip coating. Using high quality materials ensures that the stations will last for years. The original stations delivered to a

Established in 1955, we are specialist suppliers of textiles to District Health Boards, hospitals, retirement villages, laundries, hotels and motels across New Zealand.

Rosser Commercial products are hard wearing and durable, especially designed and developed for use in commercial environments.

Quality

They are independently tested and certified to ensure top quality products that perform consistently, meaning an increased lifespan, and more value long-term.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional, friendly service, partnering with customers to ensure our products are the right fit for their needs.

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So you can replenish your products when needed, our warehouses in Auckland and Christchurch are well stocked to provide fast dispatch and delivery throughout New Zealand.

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Specialising in towels, sheeting and select textiles allows us to pass on the best value and quality to our customers.

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Many facilities that have purchased the PPE stations have reported a higher level of compliance from staff wearing the correct PPE, less wastage of PPE as you can control the stock a lot better in the stations. Easy to store, most facilities will have the organisers stocked and ready to deploy from a pan room or linen room. The innovative door hang system allows the unit to be positioned on a resident’s door but still allow the door to be closed, removing the trip hazard of tables or chairs commonly used adjacent to a room door.

Covid-19 has reinforced the need for facilities to look at PPE

and the dispensing, Sterri-Matt has been front and centre in providing solutions. The range continues to increase as the team develops new versions and sizes that give even more choice in dispensing PPE in a facility including areas such as laundry, kitchens and visitor reception areas.

As Sterri-Matt is the manufacturer and supplier of the PPE Organiser range prices are kept very competitive. Installing SterriMatt’s designed PPE organiser stations provides your facility with a guaranteed improved infection control program.

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GET GOOD ADVICE AND GET AN EXPERT IN

Maximising the efficiency of your laundry is one of the primary aims in aged care facilities.

Getting in experts to professionally assess and monitor your facility by ensuring that the laundry is equipped to minimise waste, has no faults and improves processing, with savings on energy and water. Rather than merely getting the

equipment in, a professional supplier will work closely with customers to plan and deliver a costeffective solution. Providing a thorough analysis of requirements, cost comparisons, and process audits are essential components. Elements that

make up an efficient, hygienic and cost-effective laundry design require a professional one-stop installation service that is available to guarantee a smooth and efficient laundry set up while giving the best outcomes to both residents and staff.

ELS New Zealand Infection Control Protocols May Need Updating Infection control is vital in aged care facilities, not only with the Coronavirus threat but for every day and seasonal viruses. Laundry in an aged care setting includes sheeting, blankets, towels, residents clothing and staff uniforms. Proper handling of laundry is crucial, making sure that appropriate hygiene standards are maintained to protect not only residents but staff.

Harmful viruses can carry on laundry and linens, particularly gastroenteritis or influenza, and vulnerable residents are not the only ones at risk. Improved protocols are needed to make sure that staff who are handling soiled textiles and linens or discarded single-use equipment are protected with the appropriate PPE to prevent transfer.

Contaminated textiles and fabrics usually contain high numbers of microorganisms from body substances such as blood, skin, stool, urine, vomit, and other bodily fluids. Patients in a weakened or bed-bound state will have been lying on sheets for prolonged periods, and the linens will be damp and warm - perfect conditions to breed bacteria and encourage viruses.

Prevention of infection is not the only reason to make sure that proper protocols are in place in the laundry. The condition of residents clothing highlights immediately the standard of care that the resident is receiving. The state of their clothing speaks to a resident’s individuality and style and is inherent in making them feel good about themselves.

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ELS New Zealand are a leading supplier of professional laundry solutions and are proud to offer an innovative range of commercial laundry systems specific to the aged care industry.

From washing to strict hygiene standards through to perfectly ironed clothes and linen, ELS supplied products wash, dry and iron over 19,000 tons of linen every day.

With a large inventory of genuine spare parts, ELS service ensures that your equipment is in safe hands.

The business inclusive approach to its customers includes design, staff training, and preventative maintenance to ensure long term reliability of your equipment.

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TTAF GREAT NEWS FOR AGED CARE SECTOR The Government recently announced a $320m Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), as part of a training package to support training in the health and wellbeing sector.

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his development is very good news for the aged care sector, and Careerforce Chief Executive, Jane Wenman, welcomes the announcement.

“The health and wellbeing sectors continue to face workforce shortage challenges, brought about by an ageing and increasingly diverse population, and an associated ageing workforce in many areas.

This is being exacerbated by COVID-19 related immigration restrictions. Any Government funding that will support new people into the sector, and remove any barriers to workforce development is welcomed.”

The fund effectively removes enrolment costs for eligible programmes in targeted areas for learners and employers, through to December 2022. The fund is targeted towards industry skill needs where demand from employers for these skills will continue to be strong, or is expected to grow, during New Zealand’s recovery period from the impacts of COVID-19.

The aged care sector has been included as a targeted area, with “care for elderly” specifically highlighted.

Effective from 1 July 2020, there are no enrolment costs for the following programmes: • NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 2 & Level 3 • NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4, Advanced Support • Apprenticeship programmes* • New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing

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(Level 5) Applied Practice • Dementia LCP (Limited Credit Programme) Level 4 Careerforce recognises that cleaning and business leadership & management qualifications are also highly relevant for the aged care sector we support, especially in the COVID-19 environment. Disappointingly, enrolment fees for these programmes are not covered by the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF), despite a strong case being made to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) by Careerforce.

However, as a gesture of goodwill, Careerforce has made the decision to waive enrolment fees on the New Zealand Certificate in Cleaning Levels 2 and 3, and the New Zealand Diploma in Business Levels 5 and 6 through until 31 December 2020.

Further from Jane Wenman, “the aged care sector was already facing significant workforce shortages, and these have been exacerbated by COVID-19. There has never been a better time to develop and upskill existing staff with nationally recognised and on-job acquired qualifications, and to attract a new workforce with a commitment to supporting their career development within the aged care sector.”

Contact Careerforce for more information. www.careerforce.org.nz *The Apprenticeship in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) Community Facilitation strand specialising in Diversional Therapy is a suitable apprenticeship for the Aged Care Sector.

“Training is very rewarding, especially when you have passion for what you’re doing. You can blend together what you learn and what you’re actually doing, to do a better job.”

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Malnutrition Awareness Week

This month is about raising awareness about the risk of malnutrition amongst older adults. Information about the importance of encouraging seniors to eat enough and to ensure that what they are eating is nutritious.

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alnutrition develops when a person doesn't consume enough calories, protein, vitamins, minerals and/or other nutrients. The lack of which can have a significant impact on an older person's overall health.

A cross-sectional study, conducted in the Waitemata District Health Board region between July 2014 and September 2015, (involving 234 participants over the age of 65 years, with an average age of 84 years) found close to half (46.6

percent) of the participants were identified as at risk of malnutrition and just over a quarter (26.9 percent) were malnourished.

The study identified issues with swallowing, low body mass index (BMI), low muscle strength and poor cognition. Conditions which commonly increase a person's risk of malnutrition.

Milk is an excellent food for improving both protein and calories.

Frequently it is the basis of advice for enhancing protein and calorie intake for people with a poor appetite weight loss and high calorie needs.

The carbohydrate content of milk might appear to be predominantly 'simple', but as lactose milk, it has a low GI together with milk's protein content. This results in a slow rise in blood sugar and one which lasts for longer. It is still the effect if other sugars, e.g. fruit sugar, table sugar are added into milk-based foods such as smoothies, custard, and yoghurts, for example.

Dietitians recommend older people at risk of malnutrition or who are malnourished making their porridge with milk, eating snacks between meals, eating ice cream or custard with their canned fruit, drinking a latte or hot chocolate.

This approach covers the 'food first' approach, which Pharmac requires before people are eligible for nutrition supplements.

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Texture Modified Food: A game changer “The whole family is happy”

At 92, Barry Stewart still lives in his own home and manages a two-hectare lifestyle block in Franklin. He only recently sold his cows, which he had been feeding daily himself. Arthritis and a heart condition have slowed him down, so he rides a motorbike to collect the mail.

“He’s always been really healthy and a good eater,” said his daughter Clare. “Our mum died when we were little, so he brought us all up and he had to be organised and very good in the house, very clean and tidy.”

Five years ago, Barry suffered a bout of pneumonia that nearly killed him. Hospital staff

realised that scar tissue from years of reflux was preventing his epiglottis from closing, so food was getting into his windpipe and lungs.

They recommended he try The Pure Food Co’s texture-modified foods.

The Pure Food Co products contain extra energy, protein and fibre to make sure there is more nutrition in every mouthful. The food is blended and passed through a fine mesh to ensure a consistent texture that is guaranteed safe for those with swallowing difficulties.

For a man who was used to cooking for himself and loved crisp fruit and vegetables, it

was a bit of an adjustment, but Barry found a way to personalise his meals.

“He adds sauces and mayonnaise to his mains and makes his own gravy,” explained Clare.

Since switching to The Pure Food Co meals, Barry has stayed out of hospital and his children have enjoyed peace of mind.

“The whole family is happy,” added Clare.

“We know he’s getting the right nutrition because he hasn’t had a cold or flu in the past five years. And we’re happy that it’s easy for Dad he can just pop a meal in the microwave.”

United fisheries

Seafood is an excellent source of protein and a good way to add variety to a menu.

Be it the traditional fish and chips, or freshly cooked and served with a tasty sauce, seafood is a favourite on aged care menus.

United Fish Co has worked closely with aged care catering specialists to develop a range of suitable and convenient seafood products with their residents dining experience being the most important factor.

Portion controlled products with specific flavour profiles to suit the aged palate and coatings that not only are easily eaten but also conveniently help the kitchen maintain cook/hold and hot transfer for meal delivery providing an all round seafood solution.

Other options include a full range of finger foods for events or special occasions.

United Fish Co can create options for your retirement menu if you are looking for something unique, or you can purchase their full range from all good food distributors.

Call now to discuss which product is best for you.

For more information call us on +64 3 343 0587 or email orders@unitedfisheries.co.nz

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Trend of the year

PLANT-BASED FOODS

Plant-based eating has become a mainstream movement. Globally retail sales of plant-based foods have experienced strong growth.

Meat and dairy continue to drive plant-based sales. Leading drivers of plant-based sales continue to be meat and dairy alternatives, including milk, cheese, yoghurts and ice cream.

Sales of meat and dairy alternatives continue to be the leading drivers in plant-based sales, including new brands in the milk, cheese, yoghurt and ice cream categories experiencing the most rapid growth.

Expect to see more movement in the spreads, dips and sauces as artisanal producers focus on NPD in this category. Globally, these emerging plant-based dairy categories experienced the most rapid growth in the majority of markets.

The plant-based meat category is one that in New Zealand has been slower to grow than overseas; however, we are now seeing more

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brands entering the market to meet consumer appetite for alternatives.

Increasingly, as consumers make the switch to foods that match their desire for more sustainable options, the COVID-19 pandemic has also impacted the category with consumers looking for healthy options, particularly in the meat alternative category.

Plant-based foods aren’t new, but they are no longer niche targeting only vegetarians and vegans, they are now gaining mainstream attention. This move is the driver for growth.

As more brands bring next-generation innovations to market that deliver on the most critical driver of consumer choice, taste, plant-based is undoubtedly hotting up as the trend of 2020.

MALNUTRITION

Dementia unit residents at Seadrome Home and Hospital HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY Life narrows dramatically for dementia patients as impairments to memory and judgement impact daily functioning. For many hobbies and interests will be cast aside, and some friends will be lost. One of the few things that remain constant is eating.

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herefore it is essential for dementia patients to derive enjoyment from their meals, and why The Pure Food Co’s texture-modified products have been so beneficial for the residents of West Auckland’s Seadrome Home and Hospital.

Each product is boosted with extra protein, fibre and energy to support health and wellbeing.

“We were Pure Food’s first customer,” said facility manager Tina Chivers.

“We’ve had exciting results.

People who were losing weight have gained weight, and it’s been helpful with pressure injuries.”

Dementia patients can have swallowing difficulties and often experience a loss of appetite.

They need nutrient-rich food that is safe and appealing. At Seadrome, staff endeavour to make mealtimes a happy occasion, drawing on residents’ memories of sitting down to celebrate with family and friends.

White tablecloths and blue dishes make the food stand out, and flavour combinations encourage people to eat everything on their plate.

“Before Pure Food, we had a chef who did our texture-modified food, and often residents wouldn’t eat it, so this is significantly different.

Some people comment on the great flavour but often you know it’s good simply because they have eaten it all,” said Chivers.

“We’ve had exciting results.

People who were losing weight have gained weight, and it’s been helpful with pressure injuries.”

“Pure Food is an innovative company always looking to incorporate food from different cultures into their flavours. It’s excellent that they are everevolving.”

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ARTISAN AWARDS

The 2020 Inspire+ Artisan Awards received a fantastic and encouraging level of support and entries with 683 products being judged by the panel across the seven categories. Category winners have been announced along with the Supreme winner. Each category winner receives an advertising package and this year the Supreme winner takes home not only the b2b advertising package and association memberships and subscriptions, but they also receive a $10,000 advertising campaign from Mediaworks.

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hile judging delays were experienced due to Auckland's COVID-19 lockdowns, the judges worked solidly to catch up once levels were lifted. Competition was tough, so much so, that a new category was opened up to cater for the huge number of honey brands that entered the awards.

"This competition continues to support New Zealand artisanal producers, there is no charge for entry and the prize packages are geared around supporting the winning brands in the next step on their journey," said head judge and SupermarketNews

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publisher, Tania Walters. "We appreciate Mediaworks support of the awards this year with the addition of a $10,000 advertising campaign to the Supreme winner's prize."

The Inspire+ Artisan Awards have showcased the depth and breadth of New Zealand’s best and locally made produce something that resonates with New Zealand consumers in the new normal where consumers are all strongly identifying with buying local.

After a lengthy judging process, that analysed the product’s degree of innovation, fit for purpose, visual appeal,

taste, price point, and shelf-life – the category winners and the supreme winner have been selected. All entrants should be proud of their efforts in bringing the best artisanal food and beverage to the New Zealand consumer.

Each category winner receives a $5,000 advertising campaign in their choice of SupermarketNews or Restaurant & Café magazines, along with a sixmonth Membership of FGC, Restaurant Association and NZ Chefs. All entrants receive a subscription to SupermarketNews and Restaurant & Cafe magazines.

FROZEN FRESH LTD (Supreme Winner)

This year our Supreme Winner is Frozen Fresh, they are also the winner of our Chilled, Fresh & Deli Category. The Tomorrow’s Meals range was created to fill a gap in the market for a longer shelf life chilled product range that didn’t compromise on taste.

The range is locally made and produced in the Bay of Plenty. The six flavours include; Mexican Chicken, Pork Tagine, Spanish Beef Casserole, Eggplant Rendang, Japanese Tofu Curry, and Chilli Beef & Beans.

For more information, visit www.frozenfresh.co.nz/tomorrows-meals

AMBIENT: RUTHFORD & MEYER (Category Winner)

Rutherford & Meyer’s Cracker Bites come in three mouthwatering variants; sweet potato, chickpea and beetroot. When creating these, the team were looking for something that was versatile, healthy and gluten-free. After investigating international offerings, the team was confident that there was a need for a healthconscious option for the New Zealand market. Made from a base of three seeds, chia, linseed and poppy, Rutherford & Meyer’s Cracker Bites are a great light and crispy snacking cracker that can be enjoyed on their own or topped with your favourite cheeses and dips.

For more information, visit www.rutherfordandmeyer.co.nz

BEVERAGE (ALCOHOLIC): CITIZEN COLLECTIVE (Category Winner)

Citizen Collective, are a rescue and repurpose organisation. Citizen Collective’s Pale Ale and Pilsner are created from ‘rescued’ bread. Before the bread was taken to the dumps, Citizen Collective would gather them from supermarkets to be used in the production of their beer so nothing goes to waste. This innovative and creative process has scored them the title of Artisan Awards Alcoholic Beverages category winner for 2020.

For more information, visit www.citizen.co.nz

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BEVERAGE (NON-ALCOHOLIC): GOOD HERB SODA (Category Winner)

Fresh on the market, Good Herb Soda are the new kids on the block. Launching with two sparkling terpene drinks, this is a first for New Zealand. Unwind and InZone were created with good health and wellness in mind. Plants such as cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, or salvia divinorum – if understood and consumed with positive intent – can allow an individual to experience altered states of mind. At Good Herb Soda, they want to imbibe this positive intent and create healthy products that complement the use of such plants. “We hope to generate more awareness around this topic and help people curate their experience.”

For more information, visit www.goodherbsoda.com

FROZEN: HOUSE OF DUMPLINGS (Category Winner)

In 2019, Vicky Ha of House of Dumplings spoke to her dumpling lovers. While a lot of people loved the rich flavour and taste, they said the price point was too high. After investing in new machinery, thus reducing labour costs, the team was able to reduce the price from $18.99 to $10.99. The entire range of frozen dumplings are pre-steamed and now offer new flavours to respond to the growing demand of flexitarians and plant-based ingredients. All of which are 100 percent natural ingredients, ethically sourced, and New Zealand produce when they can.

For more information, visit www.houseofdumplings.co.nz

HONEY: TAYLOR PASS HONEY CO (Category Winner)

Special category winner Taylor Pass Honey Co created a gift pack of three premium New Zealand honeys. There was a gap in the market for a smaller travel-size honey tasting set and the team spent a lot of time researching what consumers were looking for. This premium set of honey delivers on design, taste, and price.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE: AHHH BODYCARE (Category Winner)

Eliminating bulky plastic packaging, Ahhh Bodycare has created a range of solid moisturisers in 80g tubes. With three variants, Raspberry & Vanilla, Rose & Chamomile, and Ocean Cruz, the team wanted to develop a sustainable range of environmentally-friendly beauty products. It was vital to the products that they created a range of vegan-friendly, efficient and don’t compromise on quality. One of the most important aspects of the products is that it is completely zero-waste. Once finished, the cardboard tube can be composted in home compost bins. The ink is plant-based and biodegradable.

For more information, visit www.ahhh.nz

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HONEY: Manuka Doctor Limited (Highly Commended)

Manuka Doctor’s Squeezy Honey is an allnatural sweet treat. The Manuka Doctor Honey squeezy honey range is easy to use, and can be used as a spread, a sweetener in drinks, drizzled on breakfast bowls and ice cream or eaten straight from the pot as a sweet treat.

For more information, visit www.manukadoctor.co.nz

BEVERAGE (Alcoholic): Tirau Ltd (Highly Commended) Koakoa is Te Reo for happiness and offers handcrafted liqueurs and spirits from the Kapati Coast. Packaged in quality French glass bottles, Kokoa Limoncello can be used as a captivating cocktail base.

Efficient and delicious, made from the best quality of New Zealand fruit. Bright and zesty with a hint of sherbet lemons and bonbons. It has a soft, creamy lemon start with a flash of citrus blossom and lemon meringue pie.

For more information, visit www.koakoa.nz

Responding to a market dominated by products full of soy, starch, and fillers, Food Nation is an innovative new food brand on a mission to get more people eating more plants for their health, and the health of the planet. Unlike other faux-meat options, Food Nation is proudly plant-based and celebrates it. The packaging visually disrupts shoppers with its bold and bright designs, holding its own in the meat aisle.

Priced to compete with meat products, it offers good value to consumers and an easy and tasty solution for the whole family.

For more information, visit www.foodnation.co.nz.

FROZEN: Settebello (Highly Commended)

Dough It is a 1800g pouch bag that is packed full of frozen pizza dough, Romanstyle, for home use. Made from local ingredients and Italian flour, the dough is prepared by professional pizza makers in their family pizzeria according to classic Roman traditions. After shaping the dough, it gets frozen to maximise the freshness and quality. After defrosting at home, simply stretch it out and add your favourite toppings to have a quality, authentic pizzeria experience.

For more information, visit www.settebello.co.nz

BEVERAGE (NonAlcoholic): Giesen Group Ltd (Highly Commended) A workplace focus on health and wellbeing sparked the idea for producing this wine. “The Heineken Zero percent beer had just come out and at the time we were doing a ‘fit 24’ challenge,” explained Nikolai St George chief winemaker. “For the likes of someone like me, I still need to have something in my hand and not feel like I’m missing out.”

Twelve months later, they were able to make a zero percent wine. They note that this was because of new technology available which was brought to New Zealand over six months ago. The growing demand of health and wellness is rapidly taking the world by storm.

Consumers are looking to reduce their alcohol intake for a wide variety of reasons, and this is the perfect solution.

For more information, visit www.giesen.co.nz

AMBIENT: Heilala (Highly Commended)

Proudly made in Te Puna, Tauranga, Heilala Vanilla has been a crowd favourite for its unique vanilla extract offerings. With passionate home bakers in mind they’ve developed a vanilla extract speckled with vanilla bean seeds so the sweet taste of vanilla is bold - straight from the bottle. Other innovative offerings include coffee, berry, cocoa, pumpkin spice, peppermint and oak aged vanilla extracts. Their expanded offering allows them to employ more growers and farmers in Tonga, the chain of islands in the South Pacific. In addition to running their own farms in Tonga, Heilala Vanilla works with local growers to set up a transparent, ethical supply chain of vanilla beans, vanilla paste, vanilla extract and flavoured vanilla extracts.

For more information, visit www.heilalavanilla.co.nz

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