Myprotein
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| Industry | E-commerce, Sports Supplements, Fitness |
|---|---|
| Founded | Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (May 6, 2004)[1] |
| Founder | Oliver Cookson[2][3] |
| Headquarters | Northwich, United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | CEO Andy Duckworth |
| Owner | The Hut Group[4] |
| Slogan | Fuel Your Ambition |
| Website |
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Myprotein is a British online retailer and manufacturer of sports nutrition products, based in Northwich, Cheshire. Its range of 1,500 products covers sports nutrition supplements and foods including protein powders, bars and snacks. The majority of products sold by Myprotein are manufactured in-house and goods are shipped from their warehouse, located in Warrington.[5]
History
Myprotein was first established in the UK in 2004 and was later acquired in June 2011 by The Hut Group.[6] In 2010 it launched five more websites in Germany, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain and as of 2015 Myprotein has over 15 international websites and delivers to over 50 worldwide shipping destinations.
Manufacturing
Myprotein has recently invested over £6 million in its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain infrastructure in both Warrington and in the USA.
In December 2015, Myprotein announced an agreement with Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to build their first production facility outside of the UK in Bullitt County, USA. As part of the agreement, Myprotein (registered as Cend Limited) plans to create up to 350 jobs in the region, and will receive up to $2.6 million in tax incentives. [7]
Sponsorships
Myprotein sponsors a range of athletes from all different types of sports disciplines, including Bodybuilder – Simeon Panda, the World’s Strongest Man finalist - Terry Hollands as well as Professional Rugby League Club St Helens RLFC and Professional Football Club Burnley FC.[8]
Products & Price
Myprotein has an informed sports range, which means that nutritional supplements and ingredients in this range have been tested for any banned substances by the anti-doping laboratory, LGC Sport Science.
Awards & recognition
Myprotein has earned several accolades and distinctions since its foundation. In 2007, it was voted Young Company of the Year at the prestigious Growing Business Awards, held by Real Business in association with Lloyds Bank and supported by the CBI.[9]
In 2009, Myprotein won the Regional Award for the Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year for the North West of England at the National Business Awards.
Additionally, in 2009 the Hut Group ranked 21st in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list, which recognizes Britain's 100 private businesses with the fastest growing profits and in 2014 and in 2015 they won this award.[10] Additionally, in 2009, Myprotein® won the Regional Award for the Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year for the North West of England at the National Business Awards.[11]
Myprotein achieved ISO9001 production certification in 2007 and also have GMP (Goods Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) accreditations.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040520011004/http://www.myprotein.co.uk/
- ↑ http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1215281.ece
- ↑ http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/595-myproteincouk_moves_from_lockup_to_warehouse_in_four_years
- ↑ "Myprotein - The Hut Group - Attention To Retail". The Hut Group - Attention To Retail. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ "Our Mission - Myprotein".
- ↑ "The Hut devours Myprotein.com". Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-22-2015/cend-production-facility-bullitt-county-kentucky762334.shtml
- ↑ "Myprotein Ambassadors".
- ↑ "MP is voted the "National Young Company of the Year 2007".
- ↑ "2009 Fast Track 100 league table - UK". Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ "Myprotein - About us".