The Protein Works

The Protein Works is a British online retailer and manufacturer of sports nutrition brand, based in Cheshire, England.[1] Mark Coxhead founded the business in 2012 and it currently distributes to over 30 countries throughout Europe[2] The company won New Business of the Year at the 2014 National Business Awards.[3]

The Protein Works
TypePrivate
IndustryNutritional supplements
Founded2012
FounderMark Coxhead, Karl Jacobie and Nick Smith
HeadquartersCheshire, England
Websitetheproteinworks.com

History

The Protein Works was founded in 2012 by Mark Coxhead,[4] and funded by Yorkshire Bank.[5]

During the 2013/2014 season The Protein Works became the official sports nutrition supplier to Everton Football Club.[6] The partnership was the first in the history of the Premier League where a range of sports nutrition products had been supplied.[7][8][9] Everton renewed its partnership with the company in 2018.[10] In 2015, the company opened what it describes as the UK’s first ‘protein bakery’. The 40,000sq ft facility researches, develops and manufactures protein rich snack foods such as popcorn, flapjack bars, diet truffles and pancakes.[11] The company manufactures its products at its facilities in Runcorn, Cheshire and sells direct to market through its website and distribution networks. Its product line includes plant-based protein and baked goods. Following a 2019 management buyout by YFM Equity Partners the company achieved sales of £13million.[12]

Awards

References
  1. Jones, Gavin (2018). "Welscome". Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  2. Bruce, Anne. "The Protein Works builds its muscles with diverse portfolio". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  3. Hodgeson, Neil (November 2014). "National Business Awards success for The Protein Works". The Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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  6. Taylor, Mike. "Blues Sign New Protein Works Deal". Everton F.C. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  7. Starling, Shane. "Everton FC kicks 'bespoke nutrition' goal with whey recovery range". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
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  9. Bonar, Anna. "Will protein work for Everton FC? Supplier provides personalised sports nutrition products". NutraIngredients.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  10. Chu, Will (March 2018). "Man Utd team up with SIS to focus on amateur football nutrition". Nutra Ingredients. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  11. McDougall, John (July 2015). "Flourishing Runcorn sports nutrition firm growing across Europe through new protein bakery". Liverpool Echo. Liverpool. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  12. Beesley, Neithan (June 2019). "YFM Equity Partners leads buy-out of The Protein Works with GBP6m investment from its Buyout Fund I". PEW. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  13. Hodgeson, Neil (November 2014). "National Business Awards success for The Protein Works". The Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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