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KBF Enterprises
Warrior, owned by KBF Enterprises, is a sports nutrition brand and the business behind a range of protein and creatine bars, powders and supplements including Warrior CRUNCH and Warrior RAW bars. KBF Enterprises has seen significant growth under the stewardship of its founder Kieran Fisher, with sales hitting £35.7m in 2024. The Warrior range is now available in over 20,000 retail locations across the world and through its e-commerce channels including Amazon and TikTok Shop.
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BSN Group Construction
Founded in 2018 in Dudley, West Midlands, BSN Group Construction specialises in new-build, refurbishment and office fit-out projects. BSN’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, education, government buildings, and care homes. Notably, in early 2025, the company was selected as the contractor for the transformation of the entrance at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, a project aimed at creating a more welcoming environment for patients and families. Under the leadership of Darren Perry BSN achieved sales of £19.7m in 2024 and opened a new office in Stoke-on-Trent in April 2025, marking its continued expansion in the region.
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Freckleface Home Fragrance
Freckleface started in 2017 on the Carlile-Swift family kitchen table as a hobby and a way of showing Tara’s son Noah, a budding entrepreneur (then 14), how a business works. They began making wax melts and candles for family and friends and from there the business was born. Freckleface has built a brand that has 4 home fragrance high street stores, a coffee shop and is stocked in over 850 garden centres and gift shops, as well as having a growing online business. All their products are handmade in Lincolnshire and are vegan, cruelty free, plastic free and the raw materials are locally sourced where possible.
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Vuba
The East Yorkshire business has featured in the FEBE Growth 100 for 4 years in a row. Vuba manufactures resin and minerals for use in permeable resin surfacing. Permeable resin surfacing has become increasingly popular in both homes and commercial projects where an aesthetic environmentally friendly solution is required. Vuba now sells most products through distributors, while the business concentrates on innovation and education about the Vuba surfacing solution. Vuba exports 40% of its sales abroad, supplying major projects in the USA, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East.
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Around Noon
Established in 1989 by Francis and Sheila Chambers in Newry, Around Noon began as a family business providing sandwiches to local businesses. Over three decades, the company has grown and is now under the leadership of Sheila’s son, Gareth Chambers. Around Noon has transformed into a national producer of food-to-go options, including sandwiches, salads, snacks, and bespoke catering services. Their products can be found in a variety of retail outlets, cafes and at corporate events and in 2024 sales reached £82.2m. The company recently opened a 30,000sqft production unit in Slough adding to three other sites in Newry, and a plant in north London.
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Must Have Ideas
Must Have Ideas is a family-run e-commerce business specialising in ‘innovative household products designed to solve everyday problems’. Established in 2018 by Amy Knight, her husband Rob, and their friend Chris Finch with an initial investment of £3k, Must Have Ideas has grown into a fast growth e-commerce business which they attribute to their focus on product innovation and customer service. With the launch of MHI TV in 2024, Must Have Ideas continues to expand its reach.