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Actually, you don’t need that much salt and sugar<\/strong><\/h3>
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For years, we have been gradually reducing the amount of added sugar and salt in our products. Compared to 2015, our juice drinks contain 12% less added sugars. That’s 60 tons less sugar over five years! However, our sugar reduction process hasn’t stopped. We continue this gradual reduction. By 2025, our goal is to decrease the sugar content in our juice drinks by 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable pickles and preserves are also under review<\/strong><\/h3>
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We consistently review the ingredients of our vegetable preserves. Compared to 2015, we have reduced sugar in their composition by 5%, its 6 tons less sugar than before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No mountains of salt<\/strong><\/h3>
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In comparison to 2015, we have reduced the added salt in our ready-made meals by 18%, approximately 1 ton less than before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We have no intention of reducing the taste and value of our food<\/strong><\/h3>
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We focus on ensuring that our meals are balanced in nutritional value while remaining delicious and nutritious. Our jarred soups and meals contain a variety of vegetables, helping to fulfill the ‘5 handfuls’ rule and provide daily contributions to fiber and minerals. We involve experts in our product development (e.g., Fitlap, Estonian Chefs’ Association), thereby supporting the promotion of a healthier lifestyle in society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No preservatives<\/strong><\/h3>
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P\u00f5ltsamaa ready-made meals are made without artificial additives and flavor enhancers. Safe packaging and the production that meets the highest quality standards, ensure the great taste and food safety of our ready meals \u2013 thus, there’s no need for preservatives! Additionally, we regularly review our heat treatment regimes in production to ensure a fresher taste while maintaining food safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So Delightfully Light<\/strong><\/h3>
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We have made our fried cabbage series lighter by replacing lard with rapeseed oil. This significantly reduced saturated fatty acid content and further decreased the use of animal-derived ingredients where unnecessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Less carbon dioxide<\/strong><\/h3>
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The thermal energy used in production comes from the boiler house. In 2021, a thorough renovation increased its efficiency by almost a tenth. As an additional action, in 2022, we plan to switch from oil shale to natural gas. The increase in efficiency and transition to natural gas together reduce our carbon dioxide footprint by 30%, which is about 1000 tons less per year compared to before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Organic-waste reduction<\/strong><\/h3>
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We’re addressing the reduction of organic waste. Compared to 2016, we have reduced organic waste from 950 tons to 650 tons, about 30%. For example, in autumn 2021 we introduced a new steam peeler, which helps reduce peeling waste by 50%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Little things matter too<\/strong><\/h3>
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Through various smaller improvements, such as replacing air compressors and installing heat recovery ventilation, we have collectively reduced 1600 MWh of heat in our production, about 500 tons of CO2.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We Always Strive to Be Better<\/strong><\/h3>
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When introducing new products, we always evaluate their sustainability (both the product and packaging) and make the best choices. We continuously review existing packaging solutions and make them better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We have a goal in sight<\/strong><\/h3>
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Currently, the majority of our packaging is recyclable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our jars stay close to home<\/strong><\/h3>
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Our preserves and ready-made meals come in glass jars, most of which are produced in Estonia. The proximity of the material factory to us, reduces the carbon footprint related to transportation. Glass and metal (jar lids) are easily recyclable materials that can be reused multiple times. By placing glass jars in the nearby packaging or glass container, you give them a new life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cardboards are champions<\/strong><\/h3>
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P\u00f5ltsamaa juices come in cardboard packaging, which is inherently sustainable and easily recyclable material. When you dispose of the juice carton in the mixed package waste container, you contribute to its recycling process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our juice carton caps are made from sugarcane and remain attached to the packaging<\/strong><\/h3>
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In the fall of 2016, we became the first juice producer in the Baltics who introduced environmentally friendly plant-based plastic caps made from rapidly renewable sugarcane. Starting in 2021, our straw beverages have paper straws. Our 1L and 2L juice cartons have caps that remain attached to the packaging, aiming to prevent caps from ending up in nature. We were the first among Estonian beverage producers to take this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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