Pukpip was ready to launch in the UK, but with only a product being manufactured in Ecuador and nothing else set up, they needed help to make sure their plans were viable.
Sapling Spirits, founded in 2018, is a London-based sustainable, climate-positive spirits brand, including British-made vodka and London Dry Gin. With a mission to reduce carbon footprints and support reforestation efforts, the company has grown rapidly. By 2023, Sapling secured £1.4 million in crowdfunding, allowing them to expand their product range and distribution.
Gosh! had ambitious plans to develop two new products. The concepts were in place, but scaling them up for large-scale production was a challenge. Without the internal capacity to take on the manufacturer search in-house, they needed expert support to ensure their vision translated into viable, scalable products.
With strong existing distribution across major retailers, Gosh! needed to find manufacturing partners who could meet their standards, production capabilities, and long-term growth needs, without compromising on quality.
By Theadora Alexander, CEO Engaging with retailer partners at YF is one of the most rewarding parts of our work, as we want to ensure
After five fantastic years of Grocery Girls, focused on women supporting women across the grocery industry, the moment has come for the community to evolve, which is why we are pleased to announce that they will be passing the baton over to us, at YF.
Now that we enter into the final quarter of the year, a reminder to be thinking about R&D tax credits and broader Innovate UK funding as you plan your investment into innovation.
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