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Think smart, move…slow? Why challengers can have the edge
We discuss five reasons why challengers can get the edge over NPD in Big Food, and how investing in challenger brands can benefit established brands.
Launching our Scout Network
We want to back the best ideas, wherever they are, and we'd love you to join us on this journey as we launch our first Scout network.
International Women’s Day 2023
We talked to women in the food and drink industry who inspire us about why women’s day is important to celebrate.
How to Sell Your Food & Beverage Brand and Maximise Value
If you have an ambition to build a national/international FMCG brand and exit in approx. 5 years, you need to invest ahead of the curve to land-grab distribution and drive brand awareness.
Innovation - what’s it worth?
Our Chairman and co-founder, Paddy Willis, discusses some challenges that corporates face with launching new innovation.
Protein - What’s the fuss?
Our Chairman, Paddy Willis, explores the complicated world of alternative proteins, and why we should care.
Why we invested in Snackzilla
Our Chairman explains why we invested in children’s healthier snacking brand, Snackzilla.
6 Tips for making efficient and effective marketing launch plans
Successful FMCG marketing plans
Not all babies are beautiful.
Our CEO explains why it was time to refresh the Mission Ventures brand.
Five reasons startups beat Big Food at innovation.
Why smaller and more nimble brands seem to beat the well resourced corporations.
Why you might need to pimp up your profile
When everything is virtual and you can't be physically present, it's even more important that business leaders have a digital presence.
Why startups should be seen but not heard
During the 19th century it was a common expression among British parents that “children should be seen, but not heard”. Perhaps there is a lesson for corporate venturing here?
Schoolboy Errors to Avoid When Approaching Investors
Mistakes which often result in an “I’m out” from potential Investors.
The Italian Renaissance, COVID-19 and Childhood Obesity
There are numerous examples of pandemics being a leveling force for society, so why in 2020 has it driven us further apart?
In Praise of Profit
Many young entrepreneurs talk to us about creating ‘not-for-profit’ enterprises. This is, of course, a wonderful and noble goal … UNLESS, that is, it is motivated by the misguided thought that ‘profit’ is somehow a dirty word.
Common mistakes founders make when approaching contract manufacturers
So, you’ve outgrown your home or commercial kitchen and you’re casting around for someone to contract manufacture your wonderful products. Where do you start?
Ride the D2C Wave: A How-to from Our Portfolio Brands
In light of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, consumers are now spending more than ever online. With this rapid growth in the channel, we decided to find out more about what it takes to grow a stellar online business.
Small Business Funding Options Simply Explained
This blog aims to simply explain these options to enable you, as a small business owner in the UK or Ireland, to make better decisions about your company’s financial future.
Are Accelerators a Waste of Time?
A recent report from Stryber concluded that start-up businesses that had joined a corporate accelerator performed worse than if they went it alone. How can this be?!