Six new food and drink entrepreneurs have won a place on a business mentoring programme, run by the The Grocery Accelerator. Hundreds of start-ups applied for the chance to secure a £60k investment, and to turn their emerging businesses into industry success stories – here are the winners.
Taking the Pea – www.takingthepea.com
Taking the Pea
A delicious, quirky, range of savoury pea flavoured snacks, which are high in fibre. Available in four flavours – Sweet Chilli Salsa, Cheesy Peasy & Onion, Smoked Ham and Wacky Wasabi. The company – TLP Snacks Ltd – was founded by Mike Gallagher and Sharmain Davis.
Naturelly Jelly Juice – www.naturelly.co.uk
Naturelly
A fun treat for health conscious parents, with active children aged two and above. A fruity, all natural jelly, in easy to squeeze pouches for little hands. Vegetarian and Coeliac Society Approved, and school compliant – the range is available in three flavours. The company behind the brand is Healthier Brands Ltd – the brainchild of Dean Dempsey.
Saltrite – www.rsflavouringredients.co.uk
saltrite
A 100% salt substitute – completely all natural ingredients and virtually sodium free. High in natural potassium – with all the flavour of regular salt. Saltrite was founded by Richard Scotney, of R S Flavour Ingredients Ltd.
JimJams – www.jimjams-spreads.co.uk
Jim Jams
Founded by Kevin and Kellie Bath, JimJams provides a range of healthier spreads, without compromising on taste. The range has chocolate spreads, with no added sugar, and reduced sugar, high fruit content, preserves. The chocolate spreads have 83% less sugar than others on the market, and the preserves have 35% less sugar.
Equinox Kombucha – www.equinoxkombucha.com
Equinox Kombucha
A unique and refreshing drink – fermented tea, flavoured using herbal infusions and fruit juices. Currently available in four flavours: Original, Raspberry & Elderflower, Wild Berry, and Ginger. Equinox Kombucha is produced by Flower of Life Ltd, which was founded by Chris Peters, Robert Charles and Daphnie Charest.
Polar Pops – @Polarpops
polar pops
Polar Pops are unique, handcrafted, gourmet ice lollies made from fresh fruit and vegetables. Healthy and delicious, they are 100% natural and have no added sugar. The founders of Polar Pops are entrepreneurs Susie D’Andrea and Emily Fletcher.
Qualifying businesses win £60,000 investment in exchange for 15% of their company.
Read how here www.groceryaccelerator.co.uk
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