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Oumph! wins Silver and Bronze at FreeFrom Food Awards

Oumph! was awarded Silver in the Innovation category and Bronze in the Veggie Ready Meal category at the FreeFrom Food Awards 2018 at a ceremony in London last night. In the UK Oumph! is currently available at nearly 400 Tesco stores, Whole Foods Market and a number of independent retailers around the country.

Tesco launches award-winning plant-based Oumph!

The award-winning and plant-based brand Oumph! is now available in nearly 400 Tesco stores across the UK. Three varieties are part of the initial launch: Pulled Oumph!, Kebab Spiced and The Chunk, which is unseasoned. By adding Oumph! to its range, Tesco is continuing to respond to strong customer demand for plant-based foods.

February 9, 2018

Two Oumph! products shortlisted in FreeFrom Food Awards

Wohoo! We're excited to announce that Oumph! has been shortlisted for two products in two different categories in the FreeFrom Food Awards 2018 in the UK. Pulled Oumph! and The Chunk are shortlisted in the Innovations category, and Pulled Oumph! is also shortlisted in the Veggie Ready Meals category.

February 5, 2018

Food for Progress recruits from KRAV

Swedish Food for Progress, with brands like Oumph! and Beat, hires Nina Nilsson as Market Coordinator UK. Nina comes from a position as Account Manager Processing & International Trade at KRAV, a key player in the organic market in Sweden.

February 2, 2018

Nick Jacobs joins Food for Progress as Head of Sales in the UK

Food for Progress, with brands like award-winning plant-based Oumph! and Beat, hires Nick Jacobs as Head of Sales in the UK. With his extensive experience and network, Nick Jacobs will be the right person to head the UK sales team as the demand for Oumph! is rapidly increasing in the UK.

January 30, 2018

After Oumph! comes… the Oumph! pizza!

We are now introducing two new fully plant-based frozen pizzas in Swedish stores: Oumph! Grilled Style Pizza and Oumph! Italian Style Pizza. The pizzas have great crust, are baked in wood-fired brick ovens and topped with Oumph! Fast and good food that fills your stomach and also benefits the environment.

January 12, 2018

Swedish Oumph! Product of the Year in Norway

Competing with 55 other products, Oumph! from Food for Progress, was awarded Foodservice Product of the Year by Norwegian NorgesGruppen and Asko. “A real innovation that hits many important points for innovation,” according to the jury.

December 13, 2017

Food for Progress reinforces sales with Jonas Borg as Head of Private Label & Joint Ventures

Swedish food company Food for Progress, with brands like Oumph! and Beat, hires Jonas Borg. Jonas has many years of sales experience in the food industry behind him and will now be responsible for the two existing business areas, Private Label and Joint Venture.

November 16, 2017

Try Oumph! at Thanksgiving Fair, Whole Foods Market Camden

Meet award-winning plant-based Oumph! at Whole Foods Market Camden this Saturday, as the store hosts a vegan Thanksgiving fair. The day will offer an indulgence in Thanksgiving treats as part of World Vegan Month, and to make sure to get you in the festive spirit! Saturday, 18th November, 11am – 7pm, Whole Foods Market Camden Town, Parkway, London NW1 7PN.

November 10, 2017

Food for Progress nominated for Supplier of the Year

Swedish food company Food for Progress, with brands like Oumph! and Beat, may become Supplier of the Year in the Fast Food Awards, a competition that rewards good initiatives in the industry.

November 6, 2017

RISE wants to give Swedish peas a chance

Swedish pea farming was severely affected by the closure of the Findus factory in Bjuv last spring. However, a group of RISE researchers are now co-investing with food companies Food for Progress, Lyckeby Starch and Findus Pea Farming Association in new products and new markets for the Swedish peas. “Give peas a chance” is the name of the project that will bring Swedish pea farming to a new level.

October 30, 2017

Oumph! Pop-Up lunches at Whole Foods Market in London

To celebrate Vegan Month this November, Whole Foods Market is hosting a series of exclusive Pop-Up lunches in two of their London stores, serving award-winning plant-based Oumph! Tacos and Kebabs. The first Pop-Up lunches take place at Whole Foods Market Kensington Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday 1 November. 11.30am - 2.30pm.

October 25, 2017

Food for Progress hires Peter Segerblom as Head of Food Concepts

Food for Progress, with brands like Oumph! and Beat, hires Peter Segerblom as Head of Food Concepts. Peter's previous work experience includes food and beverage management at O'Learys, as well as running restaurants and catering companies. In recent years he has been a food and drink consultant.

September 26, 2017

Susanne Ekstedt from RISE is Food for Progress’ new top recruitment

Swedish food company Food for Progress, with brands like Oumph! and Beat, recruits Susanne Ekstedt as Head of Innovation. Susanne comes from RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden.

September 18, 2017

OUMPH! Now at Whole Foods Market in the UK

Award-winning plant-based Oumph! is now avaliable at Whole Food Market stores in the UK. Four varieties are part of the initial launch: Pulled Oumph!, Thyme & Garlic, Kebab Spiced and The Chunk. The Oumph! products are designed to create cravings for a wide audience, including families, foodies, chefs and fast food loving vegans.

OUMPH! – A SUCCESS AT JUST V SHOW

Award-winning plant-based Oumph! was a great success at the recent Just V Show in London. Food for Progress launches award-winning Oumph! at Whole Food Market stores in the UK in September. Four products will be part of the initial launch: Pulled Oumph!, Thyme & Garlic, Kebab Spiced and The Chunk. Oumph! is made from soya beans. It's completely plant-based, free from gluten, dairy and nuts.

Oumph! launches at Whole Foods Market in the UK

Food for Progress launches award-winning Oumph! at Whole Food Market stores in the UK in September. Four products will be part of the initial launch: Pulled Oumph!, Thyme & Garlic, Kebab Spiced and The Chunk. Meet Oumph! at the Just V Show, which co-locates with The Allergy & Free From Show in London's Olympia 7-9 July. Stand: V105.

Everything you need to know about perfectly barbecuing Oumph!

Feel like barbecuing Oumph? But not sure how to do it? No worries, it is super easy. Here are five tips for a really awesome BBQ!

Food for Progress in research collaboration on sustainable food consumption

The Swedish Foundation for Environmental Strategic Research, Mistra, provides 45 million for research into sustainable consumption. Food for Progress, along with other sustainability food pioneers, such as ICA, Max and Oatly, will provide quick feedback to researchers about what works in practice that will move sustainable food consumption from niche to mainstream.

Meet Oumph! New award-winning plant-based food from Sweden at Just V Show in London

Food for Progress presents Oumph! at the Just V Show, which co-locates with The Allergy & Free From Show in London's Olympia 7-9 July. Stand: V105. Oumph!, which is made from soya beans, has increased a flow of new consumers to the plant-based food sector, both in retail and food service. In 2016 Oumph! was awarded Food Product of the Year by the Swedish Grocers Federation.

Oumph! won “Nicest New Product” in Norwegian The Nice Awards

Swedish food company Food for Progress won the “Nicest New Product” category with their Pulled Oumph! product in The Nice Awards, Norway's first vegan competition. The prize was awarded on Saturday at the Oslo Vegetarian Festival.

Oumph! New award-winning plant-based food from Sweden at IFE 2017

Oumph! is a new mouth-watering food from the plant kingdom. Food for Progress presents Oumph! at IFE, International Food & Drinks Event, London 19-22 March. Stand: S3022a. Oumph! was awarded 'Food Product of the Year' in 2016 by the Swedish Grocers Federation. Oumph! increased the category growth in retail by 24% in Sweden over the past year.

October 7, 2016

Oumph! awarded the 2016 Grocery of the Year

On Thursday evening (6 October), the Oumph! concept from Food for Progress took home the 2016 Grocery of the Year award.

September 10, 2015

A playful, ambitious approach to societal challenges earns Food for Progress the 2015 Food Industry Award

Food for Progress Scandinavia wins the Food Industry Award for launching their product Oumph! with a playful yet ambitious approach. Keeping a close eye on societal challenges, an interdisciplinary team has approached sustainability with both respect and ambition.