The Open Doors Programme Sustainable Supplier Spotlight: OGGS

One year ago, Bidfood revealed its first group of listed suppliers on the path to acceleration through its SME scheme, the Open Doors Programme.  

As one of the leading foodservice providers, Bidfood understands its role in the food ecosystem and recognises the importance of fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses within the industry. 

Through the Open Doors Programme, Bidfood has provided its customers with first-hand access to the most innovative, nutritious and sustainable products to align with their needs and values. 

With nearly half (46%) of consumers agreeing that the food and drink brands that reduce their carbon emissions are more appealing than those that offset their emissions[1], Bidfood is shining a light on one of its Open Doors suppliers that is making strides to reduce its carbon impact. 

Who are OGGS?

Derived from the humble chickpea, OGGS Aquafaba is the vegan-friendly, plant-based alternative to eggs. Mimicking the properties of traditional egg whites, OGGS is the perfect substitute for those with allergies or special dietary requirements. OGGS can also be used in an 80/20 combination (egg/OGGS) to reduce the pressure in the egg supply chain. 

Why do we love OGGS?

1. Reduces carbon – A B-Corp certified business, a 1l carton of OGGS Aquafaba produces an average of 73% less CO2E than eggs. In fact, replacing a whopping 1000T of eggs for OGGS Aquafaba would save 1.12 Mkg of CO2E – that’s 11,500 flights from London to Madrid!

2. Cruelty-free and ethically sourced – Every single OGGS product is cruelty-free and with a zero tolerance for human slavery and modern trafficking, OGGS ensures that its supply chain is as ethical as possible. 

3. A versatile and healthier choice – OGGS is 85% lower in calories than eggs and has 0% fat and can be used to make cakes, cookies, cocktails and more.

Discover more about Open Doors here.

And to find out more about OGGS, please visit: loveoggs.com - available from Bidfood