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Dairy alternative UK SME is seeking distribution partners for its high protein and calcium product range.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOGB20240624015
Term of Validity
24 September 2024 - 24 September 2025
Company's Country
  • United Kingdom
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Ireland
  • Finland
  • Canada
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Germany
  • Denmark
  • Czechia
  • Switzerland
  • Slovenia
  • Luxembourg
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • New Zealand
  • Portugal
  • Estonia
  • Montserrat
  • Anguilla
  • Cyprus
  • Croatia
  • Spain
  • Gibraltar
  • Malta
  • Bermuda
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Lithuania
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Latvia
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General information

Short Summary
The plant-based milk alternative company from the UK is looking for distribution partners and customers across the EU and network countries.

The company already has the product stocked in UK retailers and is already selling direct to consumers.

They offer long-life plant milk powders, made with pea protein and oats, and are looking to supply across international markets to provide delicious and sustainable milk alternatives.

Their product range is free from nuts, soy, gluten and GMO.
Full Description
The plant-based company is looking for distribution partners and customers across the EU and network countries. Ideally, the partner is already supplying related F&B products to retailers, foodservice providers and/or customers directly.

The business was established in 2020 with the determination to offer the market a tasty, dairy alternative that would match - or exceed - the nutritional value of dairy products that are also sustainable.

Their priority is to always be nutritious, tasty and planet-friendly, accessible and inclusive to all.

They offer alternative long-life plant milk powders, made with pea protein and oats, and are looking to supply across international markets to provide delicious and sustainable milk alternatives - specifically for kitchens in Foodservice (B2B2C) and on-the-go in smaller pouches for Retail (D2C) use.

The company has good foundations in the UK across Foodservice and Retail in supplying high-protein plant milks and is looking for long term partnerships with those working in the Retail and in the Foodservice space in the EU.
Advantages and Innovations
The UK company can offer the following advantages to potential partners:
- They are the first to market an Oat & Pea protein blend with an on-the-go powder format (as opposed to the standard liquid milks options. This makes it more sustainable to transport)
- It can be added directly when cooking and baking
- It’s free from the top 14 UK allergens
- It’s also free from oils and added sugars
- It has more protein and calcium than cow's milk
- Winners of the bronze award at Vegfest in 2022
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Looking for distribution partners that can help forge longstanding relationships with those in the Retail and Foodservice space for an ongoing supply of the company's Oat & Pea Protein milk powders.

The company is also open to working with partners who may be able to support with the manufacturing of the product in the EU, as well as with distribution.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
A distribution partner that can help to sell the company's products to wholesalers, retailers and food service customers working in the EU, as well as to customers directly (B2B2C and D2C).

There is also the potential to explore cross-selling complementary products in the UK, as well as the EU and network countries.

There is no expectation for the partner to cover advertising costs themselves. If there is the opportunity to tender to supply large potential customers, then the company will be keen to explore this together in a partnership.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 08001004 - Food Processing
  • 08001003 - Food Packaging / Handling
  • 08001001 - Drink Technology
  • 08001002 - Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food
  • 08001005 - Food Technology
Market keywords
  • 05008002 - Food and feed ingredients
  • 07003003 - Soft drinks and bottling plants
  • 07003002 - Health food
  • 07005001 - Fast food restaurants
  • 05009001 - Food & feed ingredients
Sector Groups Involved
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Agri-Food
Targeted countries
  • Ireland
  • Finland
  • Canada
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Germany
  • Denmark
  • Czechia
  • Switzerland
  • Slovenia
  • Luxembourg
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • New Zealand
  • Portugal
  • Estonia
  • Montserrat
  • Anguilla
  • Cyprus
  • Croatia
  • Spain
  • Gibraltar
  • Malta
  • Bermuda
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Lithuania
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Latvia