About

Step into the world of alternative proteins with us.

We are not just solving culinary challenges, but also paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Meet our team

Alokika Sangwan

Fermentation Scientist

Alokika is a fermentation and cocoa alternatives expert and design and runs our fermentation research.

Dave Burgin

DSP Scientist

Dave is a DownStream Processing expert who designs and runs our key extraction processes. Dave also specialises on IP and QC, making sure our innovation is protected and products consistently safe.

Dr Shahneawz Khan

Head of R&D

Shahneawz is our senior scientist, he coordinates our R&D and product development.

Dr Alastair McGinness

Product Development Director

Alastair is a chef, biologist, and food science expert. He leads our applications development and works with our customers on integrating our ingredients into their products.

Hossein Shash

Production Director

Hossein is a flavour and manufacturing expert in the alternative cocoa and chocolate industry who leads our Production function, managing the scaling up of our manufacturing.

James Brace

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

James has over 20 years experience leading ingredient sales. He leads our key customer and partner relationships and makes sure the world hears about our great products.

Maddy Kennedy

Chief Financial Officer

Maddy is a highly experienced life sciences CFO, from startups to listed companies, and leads our financial planning, governance, and fundraising.

Andy Clayton

CEO

Our Founder, Andy, is a biologist and experienced entrepreneur who leads the company day to day.

Catherine Archer

Chief Marketing Officer

Catherine is a chocolate industry expert with senior global experience at Cadbury,'s Dairy Milk. She brings over 20 years’ experience in F&B marketing and strategy and leads our Marketing function.

Congratulations to the team on their award wins: