Meet From Grandmas’ Gardens
Written by Simon Barry
Tell us a bit about your company
From Grandmas’ Gardens is a purpose-driven brand built on one beautiful idea: empowering Ugandan grandmothers to grow their way out of poverty. We partner with rural growing communities to produce delicious, gently dried tropical fruits that are 100% natural , with no added sugar, preservatives or nonsense.
The business was born from a desire to create meaningful impact through ethical food. Every pack sold reinvests back into land, tools, and agricultural training for women who would otherwise be excluded from opportunity. The are the “Grandmas”, and they’re the backbone of their communities , resilient, wise, and proud.
We work directly with our producers in Uganda, using innovative solar drying technology to preserve freshness within hours of harvest. Our model combines ethical sourcing with premium quality, while telling an authentic human story.
Tell us about your latest product(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand
We’re launching our brand-new 35g and 100g pouches of gently dried pineapple and mango, bursting with natural sweetness and sun-drenched flavour.
Made with zero additives, these snacks are ideal for health-conscious consumers, ethical buyers, and foodservice teams looking for standout products with a story. They’re naturally high in fibre, vegan, gluten-free, and packaged with shelf-ready simplicity.
Visit our stand (SU10) to try them for yourself, meet the team behind the brand, and learn how each pack helps Ugandan grandmas grow sustainable incomes, and grow their way out of poverty. We’ll also be sharing point-of-sale materials and samples to help retailers spread the story.
Why is exhibiting at lunch! an unmissable opportunity for you?
lunch! is the UK’s leading platform for healthy, grab-and-go innovation, and we’re excited to be part of it for the first time. As one of the original show directors behind both lunch! and the Natural & Organic Food Show (previously Natural & Organic Products Europe), I know first-hand the calibre of buyers this event attracts , and the energy that drives real, meaningful connections between brands and decision-makers.
From Grandmas’ Gardens isn’t just another dried fruit brand. We’re a purpose-led social enterprise working directly with Ugandan grandmothers to produce high-quality, gently dried tropical fruit snacks. Every pack we sell helps these women build sustainable incomes and support their communities , and Lunch! is the ideal place to tell that story.
We know from experience that this show brings together forward-thinking buyers who care about product quality, transparency, and impact. Whether it’s a national retailer looking for their next ethical line, a foodservice buyer after nutritious snacks, or an independent café searching for something with real heart , this is where those conversations begin.
Exhibiting here allows us to sample, connect, and share our mission face-to-face with the people who matter. It’s also our opportunity to gain valuable feedback, meet potential distribution partners, and open the door to exciting collaborations.
For us, the show is more than a commercial opportunity, it’s a platform to grow a movement. One that brings better snacks to market, and better futures too
