We've been busy testing new packaging for our frozen soups and entrees this last week. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to heat our food. Our favourite option so far is boilable bags for the soups and some of the entrees like the Braised Brisket, Beef Stroganoff, Moroccan Lamb Shanks and Chicken in Mustard Sauce. The testing has been positive so far. Everything we've tried has turned out better. It's definitely an improvement over heating in the oven and on the stove. Also, the time it takes to heat is much quicker. An entree can go from freezer to the plate in less than 30 minutes.
Some of the entrees will always have to be baked, as that is how they cook best. For these items like Mac n Cheese, we are looking into the options of sustainable packaging, and the ability to heat in a microwave or conventional oven instead of the current foil containers. Other options include a pressed paper container that can handle up to 1 hour at up to 400 degrees. They are a bit shallower, so the cooking time would be reduced. They can go right from the freezer and into a hot oven or microwave.
