The Protein Works
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| Private | |
| Industry | Nutritional supplements |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Mark Coxhead, Karl Jacobie and Nick Smith |
| Headquarters | Cheshire, England |
| Website |
theproteinworks |
The Protein Works is a British online retailer and manufacturer of sports nutrition brand, based in Cheshire, England. Selling a variety of products their portfolio ranges from sports nutrition and weight management to health and wellbeing.
The Protein Works currently distributes to over 30 countries throughout Europe[1]
History
The Protein Works was founded in 2012 by Mark Coxhead, Karl Jacobie and Nick Smith.[2] funded by Yorkshire Bank.[3]
During the 2013/2014 season The Protein Works became the official bespoke sports nutrition supplier to Everton Football Club.[4] The partnership was the first in the history of the Premier League where a range of bespoke sports nutrition products had been developed to enhance the team's fitness and conditioning.[5] They have since extended their deal for a further two seasons.[6][7]
In October 2014 The Protein Works created the world’s first protein popcorn Known as Naked Protein Popcorn[8][9] it’s produced with whey protein and coconut oil and sweetened with the natural sweetener.[10][11] This formed part of their all-natural range which they created to meet the growing demand for more natural flavors and colors to be used in sports nutrition products.[12]
In 2015 The Protein Works launched the “First UK Protein Bakery.”[13][14]
Awards & Recognition
- 2014 - The New Business of the Year at the National Business Award.[15]
- 2014 - Digital Entrepreneur Awards, "Digital Team of the Year"[16]
- 2014 - Best Health & Beauty eCommerce category at the eCommerce Award.[17]
- In February 2015 The Protein Works won the “Best Protein Of The Year” category in Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine’s product awards.[18]
References
- ↑ Bruce, Anne. "The Protein Works builds its muscles with diverse portfolio". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "Buyer Swoops For The Protein Works". Insider Media. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Protein Works shapes up for growth". Ybonline.co.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Taylor, Mike. "Blues Sign New Protein Works Deal". Everton F.C. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Starling, Shane. "Everton FC kicks 'bespoke nutrition' goal with whey recovery range". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "Mainstream expansion on the menu for The Protein Works". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Bonar, Anna. "Will protein work for Everton FC? Supplier provides personalised sports nutrition products". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Corner, Lena. "Protein supplements are generating huge profits - but do they really help you slim?". The Independent. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ Gwynn, Simon. "'World first' protein popcorn launches". The Grocer. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Hutchison, Finlay. "The Protein Works for Everton". SportsPro. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Weston, Shaun. "Naked Protein Popcorn by The Protein Works". FoodBev. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Protein Works Unveils The World's First Protein Popcorn". Attitude magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Robinson, Nicholas. "First UK protein bakery' announced". FoodManufacture.co.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Mcdougall, John. "Flourishing Runcorn sports nutrition firm growing across Europe through new protein bakery". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Hodgson, Neil. "National Business Awards success for The Protein Works". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "E-services". Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ "2014 Winners". eCommerce Expo. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ ""Best Protein Of The Year” in Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine"