British start-up, Fodilicious, which has created the UK’s first low FODMAP certified convenience foods, has been given the seal of approval by Food Matters Live by being named one of its UK Future Brands.
The company beat hundreds of other upcoming food and drink companies in a competition judged by a panel of industry heavyweights, including representatives from Cotswold Fayre, Sodexo UK and Sainsbury’s, to scoop the prestigious title, which will see Fodilicious take its place amongst the UK’s most promising challenger companies at the two-day event at London’s ExCel next month.
The brand will use the opportunity to launch its latest product, Ginger Crunch Cookie Buttons, unveiling the new creation to over 15,000 industry insiders, foodie connoisseurs and influential buyers attending the event on 19th and 20th November.
With a focus on healthy, natural, better-for-you and clean label products, Food Matters Live 2019 is the perfect fit for Fodilicious, with its mission to help those with IBS and food intolerances with its tasty, convenient, low FODMAP products.
The new Ginger Crunch Cookie Buttons are the second flavour in the Cookie Buttons range, with the original Cocoa Crunch variety having already sold over 30,000 units since launching in June 2019.
They are made with all natural ingredients and no refined sugars, are low in calories, and cater to a wide range of diets including vegan, nut free and soya free, as well as gluten free, having been certified by Coeliac UK. With one in five people in the UK suffering from IBS and a growing trend towards healthy snacking and gut health awareness, Fodilicious’ convenient, ‘on the go’ products are an ideal choice.
Lauren Leisk, founder and managing director of Fodilicious, (pictured), said, “It’s a tremendous honour to have been named a UK Future Brand by Food Matters Live and we’re looking forward to taking our place at the event alongside established and up-and-coming brands who are striving to create innovative products that truly help people.
“I created Fodilicious products as I am passionate about helping others who, like myself, have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and food intolerances.
“Our Cookie Buttons have proven hugely popular with customers looking for a ‘free-from’ snack that is healthy and packed with flavour. The addition of our new Ginger Crunch flavour will give customers, both existing and new, even more choice and a chance to treat themselves with the assurance that their snack is suitable for sensitive tummies.
“Our products are not only Coeliac UK gluten free certified but are also the UK’s first low FODMAP certified snack range for gut health – something we’re very proud of and that we feel is unique.
“With the number of Britons suffering from food intolerances and those making more health conscious diet decisions on the rise, this is an exciting time for Fodilicious as a pioneer brand in the low FODMAP and free-from food market and we are confident that 2020 will be our most successful year yet. ”
The launch of Fodilicious’ latest product comes hot on the heels of the brand announcing Apex Hotels as its first corporate customer. The Scottish hotel group supplies the original Cocoa Crunch Cookie Buttons in all upgraded rooms across its portfolio, which spans Edinburgh, London, Bath, Glasgow and Dundee.
The term FODMAP is an acronym, derived from 'Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols'.