The Prevalence of Malnutrition in Care Settings
According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 45% of patients admitted to hospital are living with or are at risk of malnutrition.
Patients that are malnourished have 53% longer hospital stays and a 55% higher medical cost on average than patients who are well nourished.
Addressing Malnutrition with Appetite Assist
To help combat this challenge, we’ve developed our ground-breaking Appetite Assist range of soups and entrées. Carefully crafted to provide essential calories and protein in manageable portions, these meals are designed to address malnutrition head-on. By supporting the dietary needs of those at risk, we aim to help improve recovery times, reduce costs, and enhance the well-being of patients and residents in care.
Our Appetite Assist Entrées
Our nutrient-dense entrées are a powerful tool designed to help achieve your nutritional goals. Our Appetite Assist Entrées offer manageable portion sizes while maximizing nutrient density. Each dish is carefully crafted to make every bite count.
This range includes six delicious recipes, offering choice and variety to encourage intake and make mealtimes enjoyable. Each entrée provides 7-12g of protein, 150-200 calories, and less than 170mg of sodium per 100g serving, delivering balanced nutrition in a manageable portion.
Perfect for Regular & IDDSI Diets
3 of our new entrées are designed to be served for both regular diets as well as being suitable for IDDSI
Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized or Level 7 Easy-to-Chew!
At apetito, we're committed to providing tasty meal options that accommodate diverse dietary needs, ensuring every dining experience is both fulfilling and satisfying. Experience the delicious flavors of our IDDSI Level 6 products featuring our Macaroni & Cheese and Pasta Bolognese or our IDDSI Level 7 product, Baked Turkey Risotto. These dishes are crafted to be suitable for both regular and texture-modified diets, guaranteeing safety and enjoyment.
Indulge in the creamy comfort of our Macaroni & Cheese, where velvety cheese blends perfectly with soft pasta. Meanwhile, our Pasta Bolognese with its rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, offers a comforting meal suitable for all tastes. Moreover, savor a comforting blend of ground turkey pieces and creamy rice with our Baked Turkey Risotto. Each mouthful offers a hearty and nourishing meal option for those seeking a comforting dining experience.
Our Appetite Assist Soups
Our Appetite Assist Soup range includes seven flavourful recipes, offering one for each day of the week to help reduce menu fatigue and keep mealtimes engaging. With a balanced mix of particulate and cream soups, each 150ml portion provides at least 5g of protein, 100 calories, and less than 380mg of sodium. These soups deliver nourishment and variety in every bowl, supporting nutritional goals with manageable portions.
Comforting, nourishing soups designed for every need.
The range includes hearty particulate soups, creamy soups, and light broths, providing variety for every preference. For those requiring texture-modified diets, we also offer thickened soups. Whether you’re serving hospitals, long-term care homes, or community programs, our soups offer a flexible, cost-effective solution that ensures quality, consistency, and ease of preparation.
Vegetarian and Vegan
Our vegetarian and vegan soups provide nourishing and satisfying options that meet diverse dietary needs without compromising on taste.
Appetite Assist
Specially formulated to support individuals with increased nutritional needs, these nutrient-dense soups deliver essential calories and protein in manageable portions to help combat malnutrition.
Homestyle Classics
Comforting, familiar soups inspired by traditional recipes, bringing warmth and nourishment to every meal while offering the taste of home.
Nourishing Lives with Care, Integrity, and Purpose
Our mission is to enhance the well-being of vulnerable individuals by delivering meals that are both delicious and nutritionally balanced. Guided by a passion for good nutrition and a commitment to ethical practices, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in care, hospitals, and at home. Through thoughtful service and respect for people, the environment, and the community, we strive to create a positive and lasting impact every day.
Our Values
We’re passionate about good nutrition. It's the pillar of our business and is something we believe should be at the heart of every meal. We believe that through delicious and nutritious meals we can enhance and improve the well-being of vulnerable people in care, in hospitals and at home.
To show commitment to our values, we employ a consultant dietitian to help ensure that our meals are not only delicious but that they also meet our nutritional standards.
We believe in doing business in an ethical and sustainable way and always with an absolute passion for service. We strive to operate at all times in a way that respects people, the environment and the wider community. And by doing so, we believe we make a real difference to the lives of our customers.
Our Partners
Sysco
Silver Group Purchasing
Complete Purchasing Services
Gordon Food Service
Alberta Health Services
Ontario Long Term Care Association
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
Dieticians of Canada
Canadian Nutrition Society
Canadian Malnutrition Task Force
Discover How We Can Support You
Whether it's healthcare facilities, senior living communities, or home meal programs, we’re committed to delivering nutritious meals that make a real difference.
Why Join apetito
Make a Real Difference
We are passionate about making an impact in the lives of vulnerable Canadians.
Thrive from Day One
We provide all the support you need to meet your goals.
Enjoy Fantastic Benefits
We look after you to ensure you feel valued, healthy, and happy.
Perks of Working at apetito
Benefits
We offer our employees benefits plans that fit your needs to ensure you are equipped with the right tools to stay happy and healthy.
Discounts
All of our employees get discounts at thousands of businesses including tech, clothing, home decor, gas, and travel. When you start you will get set up with our employee perks program to begin saving.
Free Parking
We offer free on site parking so you do not have to worry about spending money on expensive monthly passes.
Help Us Champion Our Values
We work with some of the most vulnerable people in our society and are passionate about making a real difference to our customers.
Our values reflect our approach, and if you join our team you will become a key contributor to championing each of these values.
