García de Pou's Blog – Catering supplies and utensils

We are committed to green energy

At Garcia de Pou we have inaugurated a new network of solar panels on the roof of our facilities in 2023. A structure made up of 2,606 panels, which have the capacity to generate 1.7 GWh per year and to satisfy a large part of the energy demand used in the company’s industrial process. Garcia de Pou’s objective with this installation is to achieve energy self-sufficiency, as well as contributing to the reduction of its carbon footprint.

Products made from recycled paper are growing in popularity

It is becoming increasingly common for a shop to deliver our shopping in a recycled paper bag, to sit down in a restaurant that uses recycled tablecloths or to see rolls of paper and all kinds of products with the «100% recycled» label on the shelves of department stores. It is not for nothing that paper is one of the most recycled materials and, also, it is being recycled better and better, in other words, more efficiently and sustainably. So, it is not surprising that the production of such products is increasing and that consumer demand is growing.

All the advantages of using the García de Pou APP

García de Pou’s customers have an app to quickly place their orders and carry out their day-to-day business from their mobile or tablet. It allows you to make purchases, quickly access your invoices in the private area and consult your order history on your mobile device. But why should you download the app right now? We give you all the arguments.

Christmas Trends 2022-2023

The Christmas holidays are approaching and once again this year we present you with a variety of proposals for dressing the tables, wrapping gifts or stocking up on cotillion items to liven up the celebrations. For this occasion, we have incorporated new, ecological products, with renewed designs and formats, which are added to the great variety of articles already available. These are the new trends for Christmas 2022-2023.

Reusable or single-use packaging – That is the question

One of the dilemmas that hospitality owners face, from an environmental point of view, is whether it is better to use reusable or single-use tableware in their businesses. A priori, the use of reusable packaging might seem to favour a circular economy. But a thorough life-cycle analysis of different packaging, commonly used in quick-service establishments, shows that the environmental footprint of single-use packaging is smaller and therefore contributes to a more sustainable world.

Ending food waste

One of the objectives of the United Nations (UN) for the coming years is to halve food waste, a problem that affects all countries in the world, especially the most populated ones. It is estimated that 931 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, a figure that we should try to reduce as much as possible if we want to help solve one of the biggest problems facing us as a species: how a world population that is constantly growing and with limited resources will feed itself in the future.

The multiple lives of a paper bag

Paper shopping bags are increasingly being used in shops. They have long since caught up with plastic bags in terms of performance, strength and durability. They also surpass them in certain aspects, such as brand visibility. But it is the environmental benefits that make them the preferred choice for consumers and shop owners alike. Now, thanks to a study, we also know that reuse is more common than we thought.

Ask our Chatbot, the new virtual assistant

The García de Pou website has a new customer service feature that will be of great help to you. This is the Chatbot, a virtual assistant that will guide you to resolve any questions you may have. By clicking on the chat logo, which you will find in the bottom right-hand corner of our website, you will be able to resolve the main questions: What are the technical characteristics of a product? Is there stock availability? These and other questions will be answered by our Chatbot.

The FSC™ label certifies García de Pou’s commitment to the environment

Hundreds of products in our catalogue are FSC™ certified, a mark that indicates that the paper and cardboard they are made from comes from sustainable forests. The wood used is audited by external companies throughout the entire process to ensure that a series of environmental and social standards are respected. The FSC™ label is one of the most highly rated labels, according to consumer organisations.

Premium-quality melamine tableware: modern, stylish and functional

Premium-quality melamine tableware is back in fashion in the hotel and restaurant sector, and it’s no wonder, since its shape, appearance and finish is modern and attractive – very much in keeping with current trends.

In terms of quality, premium melamine crockery is on a par with porcelain or ceramic tableware. In fact, it is so similar that it can be difficult to tell them apart at first glance.

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