Yumchop Foods’ Post

From Home Kitchen to Tesco Extra: A Dream Unfolds ✨🚀 Six years ago, what began as a humble vision in our home kitchen is now gracing the shelves of Tesco Extra superstores! 🎉 This journey has been surreal—a blend of grit, late-night work, and a deep love for authentic flavoursome African cuisine. Yumchop Foods is proud to announce the launch of 10 new products this October, to take your tastebuds on a culinary African Adventure. 🍲🌍 Each spice, each recipe, carries a piece of who we are, a journey that started with family dinners and transformed into a movement to share the taste of home with the world. It’s not just about the products—it’s about the story. A story of resilience, perseverance, and an unshakeable faith in God. But this milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the support of those who believed in us: 💼 To our amazing mentors and partners: Richard Wigley Debbie Lewis Sharon E O’Connor @ Rachel Mallows MBE DL Frankie Severn Meg Banjo, MBA Karolina Jagodzinska Black Equity Organisation Timi Okuwa Lina (Carmela) Papa Andy Ayim MBE Patricia Brew-Graves Mensah Cecil Adjalo Izzy Obeng Foundervine for the Thrive project making us Shelf ready! Thank you for guiding us through the twists and turns of entrepreneurship and food industry. 🛒 To Tesco and the incredible Buying team there including Christarose Maphosa Your support has made our dream a reality, helping us bring these unique flavours to a wider audience. 👨👩👧👦 To family, friends, and everyone who has supported us along the way Beverley Ward Precious Zumbika MBA @Bisola Orimalade Ranjit Singh .. too many to capture. This victory is yours as much as it is ours. Your encouragement and faith have been our fuel! As we take this next step, we’re reminded that the journey is far from over. This is just the beginning of our mission to celebrate and elevate African cuisine across the UK and beyond. Join us in celebrating this milestone and Black History Month, and head over to your nearest Tesco Superstores - list will be shared (including the 26 in London) to taste the flavours of our story. Here’s to dreams, persistence, and the power of community. ❤️ #NewProductLaunch #Tesco #AfricanCuisine #EntrepreneurJourney #FoodIndustry #SmallBusiness #BlackHistoryMonth #NigerianIndependenceDay #SupportLocalBrands

Wow - And that is a wrap to March - what an exhilarating whirlwind of growth, learning, networking & collaborating! Thrilled to have attended the Defra Food Summit at Nottingham! 🌱 It was wonderful to spend some time with Rachel Mallows MBE DL Great job Alex Lamberti and team. Then it was the Bread & Jam Food Service Summit in London. Both of which were enriching experience connecting with fellow producers and buyers, exchanging insights, and exploring exciting opportunities and of course being showcased as one of the top 6 from the Producers table topped it up. In addition, was attending MSDUK sessions as part of the Accelerator cohort 4! Karolina Jagodzinska Monique Farquharson, MBA Gbemi Shitta Giuseppe Baidoo Jane Visram Saida Bairak Elinor Plumb Natalie Dinning Elizabeth Binitie #msduk #FSSUMMIT24 #DefraFoodSummit #Networking #Opportunities"

Exciting News! Thrilled to welcome aboard Meg Banjo, MBA as Yumchop Foods new Commercial Director! 🌟 Her invaluable support at the advisory level has already made a significant impact, and we're eager to witness the innovative strategies and leadership she'll bring to the team. Here's to new heights and successful collaborations! 🎉 #WelcomeOnBoard #Leadership #TeamSuccess

Gratitude fills my heart as we close the chapter on 2023! Despite life's trials this year —Michael’s car crash, family health challenges the resulting emotional rollercoaster, including the impact of the war on cost of goods affecting our business like others —we've also witnessed incredible successes. Our strong believe and faith has seen us through all these challenges and we are grateful. Our products hit 22 Sainsbury shelves, thank you to the Foundervine Cecil Adjalo, Isabella Mahoney and rest of the team. Mission Ventures team Frankie Severn It was heartening to receive amazing feedback from staff at SKY HQ’s F100 Procurement showcase thank you Timi Okuwa and the BEO team. Speaking at various events including Defra Summit, Food and Drink Expo Birmingham and more was great to share our journey and network with incredible entrepreneurs! Our family and friends support network has been incredible this year Sharon E O'Connor (MSc, FIEMA, FCILT, FIIRSM, FIFST, OHSCR) Debbie Lewis Deborah Millington Maddy Fox MacKean Rachel Mallows MBE DL Yvette Lamidey Meg Banjo, MBA , Georgina Stewart MRSPH Barbara Lunnon Ranjit Singh Precious Zumbika MBA thank you, your support has bean a beacon of strength on our journey! Here's to resilience, growth, and the unwavering support that propels us forward for further wins in 2024!. Wishing everyone a bright and prosperous New Year! 🚀 #Gratitude #Successes #Resilience2023 #happynewyear

It’s heart warming to hear from one of Yumchop Foods vegan customer at one of the Hospitals we supply to commenting on Yumchop ‘s Italian Neapolitan Pasta with Mushrooms meal. Our World food options appeals to all who love tasty and naturally flavoured meals. #nhsstaff #veganfood #vegetarian #northamptonshire #miltonkeynes #worldfood

Episode 14 of Mind Your Own Business is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit in Milton Keynes. The city, with its conducive business environment and the innovative spirit of its women leaders, serves as a model for entrepreneurial success not just in the UK, but globally. #womenbusinessowners #womenleaders #spectrumonair #myob #mixcloud