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Our 20 year milestones

1989 the launch of Goodlife foods a manufacturer of chilled ready meals supplying to Safeway.

Main Products: Nut Cutlet, Chilled Falafel, Veg Grill.

1991 Goodlife develop a frozen range with the launch of a Frozen Nut Cutlet, Tandoori Burger and Mexican Burger

1994 Thunderbirds are go!!! Virgil promotes Goodlife’s Fab vegetable shapes!

Goodlife goes nuts at Christmas with the Hazelnut & Courgette Roast

1994 Press release
“Goodlife Foods, tel: 01925 837810, have come up with the perfect vegetarian alternative luxury dish for this year’s Christmas dinner. The Hazelnut & Courgette Loaf is a combination of hazelnuts, courgettes and spices served with a cranberry sauce.

The 250g meal is packed in a dual cavity tray to accommodate the Cranberry Sauce accompaniment and the single portion serving is ideal for a vegetarian member of any family or vegetarian dinner guest. The loaf can be microwaved or oven cooked and is currently available at Tesco’s.”

1995 Goodlife focuses on frozen food and becomes a solely frozen manufacturer of vegetarian food supplying to Sainsbury’s and Safeway

1995 A new year brings a new look for the brand with a sunrise background as featured on the Mexican Burgers

1999 Launch of Organics Range the Press Release
“One of the first frozen vegetarian organic foods has been launched by Warrington-based vegetarian food specialists, Goodlife Foods Ltd, tel:0192 583 7810, to meet the growing demand for healthy, organic, vegetarian foods.

The Organic Vegetable Burger is a mixture of organic potato, organic brown rice and crunchy organic carrots, organic green beans and organic sweetcorn flavoured with herbs and spices and coated with a thin layer of organic sunflower oil for a delicious golden brown burger.

The 350g boxes of four Organic Vegetable Burgers are Soil Association accredited and made from non GM ingredients.

2000 Goodlife Re-brand to brighten up the Vegetarian Cabinet

2000 Press release “Goodlife Foods, tel:0l92 583 7810, are launching three new frozen organic vegetarian products, with non-GM ingredients.

The three new products are 4 Organic Spicy Bean Burger a three-way cook spicy mix of beans and vegetables in a crispy crumb; 4 Organic Indian Grills - a mildly spiced vegetable grill, which can be grilled or oven cooked; and 4 Organic Grills - a classic combination of cauliflower cheese and vegetables in a crispy crumb. All three products are approved by the main UK organic certification body, The Soil Association.
The eye-catching colourful new packs were designed by Mel Harley Designs.”

2002 Goodlife wins the vegetarian society award for best vegetarian products with Falafel & Yogurt & Mint Dip.

2004 Removal of all hydrogenated oils and palm oil

2006 Launch of the Bistro Range

“GOODLIFE BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROAST”

In response to the growing trend of root vegetable products appearing on retailers shelves, Goodlife have expanded their vegetarian range to include the new butternut squash roast with oven roasted tomato sauce in their sub-brand Goodlife bistro
The new line delivers a delicious combination of butternut squash, whole cashew nuts, peanuts & almonds, accompanied by a tangy oven roasted tomato sauce, a tempting winter warmer for the festive season to delight family & friends, conveniently frozen and ready in only 35 minutes. For an impressive feast for guests, try serving on a bed of caramelised red onions with honey roasted parsnips and steamed vegetables accompanied by a glass of light Pinot Grigio or Chenin Blanc.”

2008 Launch of Fairtrade Nut Cutlet

2008 Re-branded as store cupboard ingredients brand “If you can’t find it in your kitchen you won’t find it in our brand“

2008 Goodlife support the World Land Trust with the launch of the Catwalk Range and save 21 acres of rainforest from August to December 2008.

2008 Bistro Range Launch with Paul Gayler Inspired Products.

2009 Goodlife 20th Birthday
Key Products Fairtrade Nut Cutlet and Spicy Bean Burger

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