Mark Anderson
The food and beverage industry in the UK has seen a flurry of innovative startups carving out their niches in recent years. These are companies leveraging the latest technologies, health trends, and consumer demands to deliver products and services that challenge the status quo. In this article, we turn the spotlight on some of the promising startups in this sector that broke ground in 2020 or later and have their headquarters in England. Each of these startups exemplifies a different aspect of the industry’s innovative spirit, so let’s dive right in and learn more about them.
The need to consume more sustainably is affecting every industry, including the food and beverage sector. Some startups are leveraging the latest technologies to come up with sustainable alternatives to our dietary staples. Others are capitalizing on the boom in home deliveries to allow consumers to enjoy their favorite meals from the comfort of their own homes. Then, there are those who are combining the knowledge of nutrition science with gastronomic expertise to deliver foods that aren’t just delicious but also beneficial to our health.
No matter what they do, each one of them is rewriting the rules of the game and making a name for themselves in the industry. We will explore each one’s story, their offering, and what makes them stand out.
Better Dairy
Better Dairy, founded by Jevan Nagarajah and Christopher Reynolds, is an AgTech startup that is using precision fermentation technology to produce dairy products without involving animals. Learn more about Better Dairy on their LinkedIn page.
Omni
Founded by Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar, Omni is blending the sustainability of plant food sources and the needs of pets. The company is developing healthy, plant-based pet foods. You can find more about Omni on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Dishpatch
Fancy dishes from the top restaurants of London right at your home? Dishpatch is making it happen. The startup founded by James Terry and Peter Butler offers a finish-at-home meal kit platform. You can check them out on their Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
JULIENNE BRUNO
With plant-based ingredients at its core, Julienne Bruno offers dishes made up of fermented legumes and slow roasted vegetables. The startup was founded by Axel Katalan. Know more on this company’s LinkedIn page.
Clean Kitchen Club
Clean Kitchen Club pulls together the principles of e-commerce and restaurants to offer 100% vegan foods delivered across London. Discover more about this startup on their LinkedIn page.
HOMETAINMENT
HOMETAINMENT brings exceptional food, drinks, music, arts and crafts, and children’s experiences to your home. It was founded by Antoine Melon. See more of HOMETAINMENT on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
HUN Wines
Providing premium quality wine, HUN Wines adds tasteful drops to the beverage industry. It was founded by Mark Woollard. Follow HUN Wines on their Facebook and LinkedIn sites.
Mondra
Mondra is more than a food and beverage company. They are technology disruptors led by Jason Barrett, working to expose the true environmental impact of global supply chains. They are leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to drive change. Follow Mondra on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
The Guava Kitchen
Focusing on a delightful array of breakfasts and brunches, along with power-packed superfood smoothies, The Guava Kitchen is an innovative food delivery startup by Ixiana Hernandez Wilmot. Learn more on their Facebook page.
Stove
Founded by Mehul Lad, Stove brings tele-nutrition to wellness enthusiasts with their full-stack platform that includes dietitians, community, health goal tracking tools and a food marketplace. Follow Stove’s journey on their LinkedIn page.
field doctor.
Field doctor, founded by Sasha Watkins, Martin Dewey, and Alex Brooks, focuses on scientifically backed, delicious meals that support specific health areas like gut health, immunity, and mental wellness. Learn more about this innovative, science-driven food business on their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.
In summary, these startups are not only addressing emerging dietary trends but are also redefining the ways we consume and enjoy food. By doing so, they are contributing to an evolving, sustainably-focused future. Stay tuned as we continue this series to showcase more innovative startups making a mark in their respective industries.
