Q1 2021

70 | Q1 2021 Oct20828 Best Contract Nutraceuticals Manufacturer - UK Founded in 2004, ParkAcre has since grown to become one of the largest fully-integrated contract manufacturers of vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) in the United Kingdom today. As more and more people are becoming aware of their health and the steps they need to take to become healthy, being informed around these VMS products is imperative. Discover more about the work that ParkAcre does as we profile the business following its success in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2020 from SME News Magazine. For over fifteen years, ParkAcre has been on a mission to become the benchmark provider of quality VMS products, services, and innovation within the United Kingdom and internationally. Partnering with many of the UK’s leading retailers on own-label contract manufacturing and organically growing these projects due to the quality service that is provided, ParkAcre is certainly at the very top of its game. ParkAcre is widely regarded as a new breed of nutraceutical contract manufacturer due to the business’ drive for innovation, flexibility, and sustainability at all times. As such, the business has become an industry market leader for product development, and has rightfully earned a reputation for highly innovative product concepts and formulations. At this moment in time, the VMS market is one that is highly saturated, and it is therefore crucial that ParkAcre listens to what its customers need and offer them innovative products that are the best option for consumers. In order to ensure that it achieves this for its customers, ParkAcre has invested heavily in research and development to provide the best possible VMS products and services. 2020 has been a year of disruption for many, but where it has caused challenges for others, ParkAcre has taken stock of the industry trends and where the success may lie in the future. In the wake of the pandemic, the business noticed that there has been a large increase in two key areas: immunity support and sports nutrition. Consumers are more aware of their health than ever before, and are now looking to take action to bolster their immune systems with vitamins and supplements. Similarly, ParkAcre identified that consumers were making lifestyle changes over the pandemic, such as working from home, which has led a number of people to devote more time to their personal fitness and health. These growth areas have opened up some exciting avenues for the business to explore, and it does not anticipate that the demand for these types of products will diminish in the near future. Since its inception more than fifteen years ago, ParkAcre has always had its roots in the East Midlands. It is a fantastic, accessible location for logistics and for operating a fast-moving consumer goods business such as supplement manufacturing. Lincolnshire itself has a thriving food production and agricultural sector, meaning that the area has a large and skilled workforce that is well-suited for employment at ParkAcre. Coupled with the business’ outstanding location in the East Midlands, the business has also placed a keen focus on innovation to cultivate an entrepreneurial, hard-working, and fun culture. Everyone at ParkAcre is committed to building a successful business and endeavours to create market-leading VMS products for its customers. However, it isn’t just the customers that ParkAcre looks out for. The environmental footprint of the business is something that it takes very seriously as well. In 2017, ParkAcre partnered with Hemswell BioGas to power itself with 100% renewable electricity power via Anaerobic Digestion from locally sourced food waste. ParkAcre has continued to see its business grow year on year, and it currently has a really exciting new product development pipeline. In 2020, the business launched its first ever licensed brand products with ViacomCBS in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, including two ranges of kids’ vitamins featuring the PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants brands. In 2021, the business is looking forward to expanding the ranges into more global markets. 2021 will also see ParkAcre undertake a major expansion of ParkAcre Village, including the construction of a new warehouse and innovation centre to create an additional 85 jobs for the East Midlands region. ParkAcre village will offer some great facilities for their team, such as a training studio, gym, health supplements shop, new offices, meeting rooms, reception area, and much more. Ultimately, the work of ParkAcre is truly exceptional, both from a commercial and customer viewpoint. As more and more people are taking a vested interest in what goes into their body, the necessity for outstanding VMS manufacturing is higher than ever before. ParkAcre is an outstanding business, and deserves every bit of success that comes its way. Company: ParkAcre Contact: Hannah Moseley, PR & Social Media Manager Website: www.park-acre.co.uk