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12/08/2026

Meet UNROOTED

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Written by Shannon Sissons. Tell us a bit about your company In 2018, travelling through Kenya, our founder Nathan heard the old story: thousands of years ago, the gods grew frustrated with the arrogant, towering baobab trees and so ripped them out of the ground and thrust them back upside down, roots to the sky. They are now known as the “Upside Down” trees. Myth or not, its fruit is remarkable. When the Hadza tribe of Tanzania were studied by the BBC in 2017, they revealed one of the healthiest gut microbiomes ever recorded. A key part of their diet? […]

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12/08/2026

Meet White’s Oats

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Written by Michelle McKee Tell us a bit about your company White’s Oats has been helping people enjoy the natural goodness of oats since 1841. What began as a small corn and flour mill in Tandragee has grown into Ireland’s largest oat miller and the leading producer of organic oats across the British Isles. We’re proud of our heritage while remaining focused on the future. With nearly two centuries of milling expertise behind us, we remain committed to helping more people enjoy nutritious, great-tasting oat products every day. Recent investment, including the opening of a second production facility, has strengthened […]

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12/08/2026

Meet Drooly

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Written by Waleed Anabtawi. Tell us a bit about your company Drooly is a UK challenger snack brand created by IOC Anabtawi UK, a family business with roots in wholesale, van sales and independent retail. The idea came from being on the ground with retailers and seeing the same gap again and again: shoppers wanted something more indulgent than a chocolate bar, but easier to buy, stock and eat than a cake or brownie. So we created Drooly — not a cake, not a brownie, but a chocolate-filled indulgence built for modern food-to-go. Drooly combines soft chocolate sponge with a […]

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10/08/2026

Meet IT’S GIVING

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Written by Fran Kear. Tell us a bit about your company IT’S GIVING is a modern soft drinks brand created to make better-for-you choices feel genuinely enjoyable. Founded by Simon Gray, the entrepreneur behind Boost Drinks, the brand was developed in response to a clear gap in the market. As more shoppers look for soft drinks with added benefits, many of the options available still come with premium price tags. IT’S GIVING combines great-tasting, familiar flavours with 6g of plant-based fibre in every can. Naturally low in sugar and containing no artificial sweeteners, it’s a modern soft drink that delivers […]

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10/08/2026

Meet JBN Beverages

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Written by Janet Theodore Tell us a bit about your company JBN Beverages began with a simple idea: to create drinks that felt like home, refreshing and full of character. What started as a small passion project quickly grew into a vision for a premium soft‑drinks brand that celebrates Caribbean heritage while delivering flavours that stand out in the modern UK market. In the early days, JBN was built from the ground up, experimenting with recipes, refining flavours and learning the industry step by step. Every part of the journey was hands‑on, sourcing ingredients, designing packaging, finding the right manufacturers […]

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07/08/2026

Meet Lost Sheep Coffee

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Written by Stuart Wilson.  Tell us a bit about your company Lost Sheep Coffee is an Aussie-inspired speciality craft coffee roastery based in Whitstable, Kent. The business started in 2012 after our founder, Stuart, returned from Australia, inspired by Melbourne’s coffee culture — smooth, sweet, easy-drinking coffee with real quality behind it. We began with a three-wheeled coffee van and have grown into a roastery supplying wholesale, retail, foodservice and ready-to-drink coffee. What makes us different is that we are coffee roasters first. Everything starts with speciality-grade Arabica coffee, carefully sourced and hand roasted by us in Kent. We focus […]

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07/08/2026

Meet Vegware

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Written by Mark Cox. Tell us a bit about your company Vegware is the trusted brand of plant-based compostable food packaging. Our products are designed to be industrially composted alongside food waste. Plus, our expert environmental team is here to help your foodservice business. Getting the most from your Vegware packaging doesn’t end after use. That’s why we offer a free waste consultation service, with expert guidance on the best composting and food waste collection options for your business We envision a world where renewable materials are the norm.​ We work hand in hand with our customers to enhance composting and […]

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07/08/2026

Meet Shaken Udder

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Written by  Lou Morement. Tell us a bit about your company At Shaken Udder, we’re all about creating that unforgettable milkshake moment with every bottle, flavour-packed with real ingredients and marvellous milk. That’s why we’re proud to be the UK’s No.1 premium milkshake brand. Our story dates back to 2004, when Shaken Udder first appeared on the festival scene, bringing fabulously flavoured, real milkshakes to festival-goers looking for something more delicious. The response was incredible, and that spark grew into a mission: to make milkshakes that taste as good as they make you feel. Today, you can find our milkshakes […]

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Azuma Foods UK Ltd
03/08/2026

Meet Azuma Foods

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Written by Keishi Yoshimura. Tell us a bit about your company Azuma Foods is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium Japanese-inspired food products, committed to delivering authentic flavors, exceptional quality, and innovative food solutions worldwide. Founded in Japan in 1966 and established in the United States in 1990, the company combines traditional Japanese culinary expertise with advanced manufacturing and modern food innovation. With decades of experience, Azuma Foods specialises in seafood products, sushi ingredients, ready-to-eat meals, and value-added food solutions for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Quality and food safety are at the core of every operation. State-of-the-art production […]

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Miss Kim - kimchi and Korean food.
03/08/2026

Meet Miss Kim

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Written by Lily. Tell us a bit about your company Miss Kim is an award-winning Korean food brand bringing Kickass Korean food to the UK. Founded by Korean-born, London-based former art curator Heejin No, we make authentic Korean favourites easy, exciting and effortless for modern consumers. Inspired by everything from royal court and Buddhist temple cuisine to the warmth of family kitchens, our products combine genuine Korean heritage, real ingredients and distinctive contemporary design. The story begins with Heejin’s grandmother: the original Miss Kim. In the difficult years following the Korean War, she became a source of strength within her […]

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27/07/2026

Meet Oliehoorn Sauces

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Written by Andrea Deutschmanek Tell us a bit about your company We are more than just a condiments brand: we’re a flavour house rooted in Dutch tradition and driven by curiosity, quality, and care. Since 1981, we’ve been crafting sauces that work for chefs, elevate street food favourites, classic dishes, and modern menus across the Netherlands and beyond. Oliehoorn – Passion for sauces since 1981. From our creamy, indulgent mayonnaises to bold BBQ sauces and surprising flavour innovations, we develop products that chefs trust, customers love, and operators rely on. Tell us about your latest products we can hope to […]

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24/07/2026

Meet Fosters Bakery

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Written by Spencer Adams Tell us a bit about your company Founded in 1953 with a single baking tray and a dream, almost 70 years later Fosters Bakery has grown into one of the UK’s leading craft wholesale bakeries, now using more than 580 baking trays every day to supply some of the UK and world’s leading foodservice professionals, manufacturers and caterers. Today, Fosters produces a collection of more than 200 bakery products, including traditional breads, sourdoughs, buns and rolls, morning goods, speciality bakes and even confectionery. While the business has evolved significantly over the decades, its core values remain […]

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