Perkier

Perkier is the UK’s fastest growing healthy snack bar brand. It asserts that its bars are 100% plant based, contain 60% less sugar, and are free from gluten and palm oil. Perkier aspires to dominate the global snack bar market that is worth $22 billion. The company claims that its products are distributed in every Sainsbury’s supermarket, in over 450 Morrisons stores and over 400 ASDA stores. It further points out that it is listed in major foodservice companies including Compass, Brakes and Bidfood. The company has over 55,000 followers across social media, and a brand ambassador program including team GB Olympians reaching 1.6 million people. Perkier states it will use the investment to expand its team, increase digital marketing, and invest in innovation.

Previous Funding rounds

16 Aug 21

Seedrs

£799,064 / 200%

Officers

Ann Elizabeth Perkins
Appointed: 05-03-2012

Dr. Steven Christopher Turner
Appointed: 05-03-2012

News

Perkier to bulk up snack bar brand after smashing crowdfunding target - The Grocer
19/08/2021 The Grocer

Perkier challenges rivals to match it on dropping palm oil - The Grocer
17/06/2021 The Grocer

Perkier launches probiotic snack bar range in UK - FoodBev.com
08/06/2021 FoodBev.com

Perkier releases immune-boosting snack bars and porridge pots - FoodBev.com
06/10/2020 FoodBev.com

Perkier adds new quinoa bars to snacking portfolio - Convenience Store
11/06/2019 Convenience Store

These Exercises Will Help You Get a Perkier Butt - VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE™ - vivaglammagazine.com
04/08/2021 vivaglammagazine.com

Perkier launches range of innovative plant-based snack bars - FoodBev.com
16/10/2015 FoodBev.com

The Best Moves For A Perkier Chest After 40 - Prevention.com
30/06/2017 Prevention.com

Perkier's plant-based snack bars roll into 500 Asda stores - The Grocer
12/10/2015 The Grocer

1 Move For a Perkier Bust and Stronger Arms - POPSUGAR United Kingdom
02/01/2018 POPSUGAR United Kingdom

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