Lomond launches Christmas brochure with sustainable tips

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched its Christmas 2024 brochure with menu suggestions and tips on achieving a sustainable festive season.

“This year we’ve added even more delicious festive products, many of which are labour saving without compromise,” says director Barbara Henderson. “Also look out for chef Robbie Penman’s recipes and plating suggestions.” These include Charcuterie Wreath and Tobermory Trout Plate.

The brochure features traditional favourites plus a variety of sides, desserts and cheese.

In addition, there is a full listing from Lomond’s bakery, Cake. “In this section you will not only find our traditional products like Millionaire Shortbread and Victoria Sponge, but you will also see our seasonal specials which include Chocolate Orange Shortbread Biscuits, Rudolph Empire Biscuits and so much more!” says Henderson.

The Glasgow-based wholesaler, which is striving to become B-Corp accredited, recently invested in its Port Dundas site, adding storage capacity and improving its sustainability credentials. These measures included the installation of more solar panels, increasing the company’s renewable energy capacity by 30%, and the addition of electric cars and a rainwater tank.

Lomond also actively promotes sustainability to its customers, and the Christmas brochure includes 10 tips to improve sustainability during the festive season:

1. Plan ahead: Consider things such as ordering ingredients from suppliers that use minimal packaging and how many food deliveries you’ll need to get.

2. Reduce packaging: For example, buying loose fruit and veg means you only buy what you need and you can put everything into reusable bags.

3. Cut food waste: Try to cut any waste by planning ahead.

4. Cook with care: Metres of foil, baking parchment and cling film get used at Christmas. You can cut down on both your costs and waste by investing in reusable wax wraps and tin liners.

5. Equipment: Sharp knives are easier to use and create less waste. Stainless steel boxes, glass jars and silicone bags are great ways to store food.

6. Bones & peelings: You can make stock from vegetable peelings and bones. Many foods we normally peel don’t actually require it.

7. Use your freezer: Ensure your freezer is clear before the festive season so you can store leftovers or anything you know you won’t use straight away.

8. Love your leftovers: Think about using your leftovers to create new and exciting dishes such as Christmas pizza, turkey minestrone or sprout hash.

9. Choose wisely: Items we use every day can be swapped for sustainable options. Opt for recycled aluminium foil and FSC-certified baking parchment, roasting bags and paper cases.

10. Composting: Put all your produce scraps into a compost bin.

“Being more responsible when cooking is all the more important at Christmas, a time of year that is notoriously excessive,” says Henderson. “By cooking smart, planning ahead, trimming back and rethinking some old traditions, we can all make a difference to the planet and run our kitchens more efficiently.”