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Oatein is Now Available in Holland & Barrett Stores

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5 years ago

September 23, 2019

OATEIN, a Protein snack brand is now being made available in Holland and Barrett stores nationwide. The brand is now available to buy on the high street following the launch of the oats and protein flapjacks in the stores. The company is North East based and it appeared on Dragon’s Den in January 2019. The company secured a £50,000 investment with Dragon Peter Jones. The OATEIN bars are made available in 4 flavors, and those exotic flavors are Cherry Bakewell, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. These protein bars provide 10g of protein and 15g of oats per 40g serving according to the manufacturers.

Co-founder John Paul Gardner is thrilled with the launch that they have been planning and hoping to collaborate with the store since long. “We’re thrilled to be launching into Holland & Barrett as this is a store we have had our sights set on for quite some time,” Gardener says. Following their success on Dragon’s Den, they have been getting huge response and they were thus expecting big brand collaborations and now waiting to see how far their brand will go. “Following our success on Dragons’ Den, the response we have received has been phenomenal and more than we ever expected, and to partner with a high street heavyweight such as Holland & Barrett is an incredible achievement for us. We look forward to what the future holds for Oatein,” he adds.

Category manager at Holland & Barrett, Cillian Cook expressed the same enthusiasm and hope that OATEIN will perform tremendously well with their customers. “The health snack market is constantly evolving and it’s important that we evolve with it. Oatein has responded to this demand and has managed to create a product that ticks all the right boxes for us,” he said.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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4 weeks ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.