Aluminium foil: The natural partner of
the BBQ world champion
Brussels/Gothenburg, 12 June 2015: Summer is coming and with it , the annual barbecue
season. More than 70 teams from Europe, America and Africa and 50,000 spectators will
arrive in Gothenburg, Sweden on 13-14 June to participate in the World BBQ Championship.
European Aluminium, together with its foil division EAFA (European Aluminium Foil
Association), supports the championship to highlight the many advantages of aluminium
products for barbecue lovers.
Contestants will prepare five classic barbecue dishes (beef brisket, pork shoulder, chicken, baby back ribs
and salmon), judged by an international jury. They have to present their tasty meals on high-quality
aluminium foil platters and containers.
European Aluminium will be present at the event together with
its Swedish member Svenskt Aluminium. 2012 European BBQ
champion Ed van de Schootbrugge (photo) will give barbecue
demonstrations, using aluminium household foil and foil
containers to prepare and grill the food. Spectators are invited
to taste small appetizers and of course combine these with a
refreshing drink served in an aluminium beverage can!
Barbecue lovers from all over the world appreciate the many
advantages of aluminium. Aluminium foil and containers are
light yet strong and can be easily formed, making them ideal for wrapping food. Aluminium quickly
dissipates heat and is safe for use in contact with foodstuffs, making it the obvious partner for your
barbecue. And at the end of its usage it can be recycled without losing its material characteristics. The
recycling process for aluminium requires 95% less energy compared with primary production.
About European Aluminium:
European Aluminium, founded in 1981, is the association that represents the whole value chain of the aluminium industry in Europe. We
actively engage with decision-makers and the wider stakeholder community to promote the outstanding properties of aluminium, secure
growth and optimise the contribution our metal can make to meeting Europe’s sustainability challenges. Through environmental and technical
expertise, economic and statistical analysis, scientific research, education and sharing of best practices, public affairs and communication
activities European Aluminium promotes the use of aluminium as a permanent material that is part of the solution to achieving sustainable
goals, while maintaining and improving the image of the industry, of the material and of its applications among their stakeholders..
For further information, please contact: Maarten G. Labberton, Director Packaging Group, +32 (0)2 775 63 19,
[email protected]