A few weeks ago we hosted our very first Ample Kitchen tasting session - a critical part of our product development process. After months of recipe creation and internal testing, we took our products to key decision-makers in the NHS supply chain. Versatility and flavour came out as most impressive of our range, while the benefits of the products' nutrient density was praised as ideal for patients in hospitals (and everyone, really). We also took away a few key learnings. Lea

We need your help! For our second Plentiful campaign, we want to rescue tonnes of red skinned potatoes from going back into the ground in Lincolnshire. We've teamed up with Feeding Britain to distribute as many of these spuds before it's too late so they land on plates and not in pits. Why are the potatoes at risk of going to waste? Many major retailers prioritise "perfect" white-skinned potatoes, leaving their "unusual" red-skinned cousins behind. Because they don’t fit a s

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On the 11th of November 2025 we launched Ample Kitchen in the wonderful Roof Gardens in central London. The perfect setting for our Soil to Soul event. We gathered an amazing crowd of real change-makers from the world of sustainable, just, regenerative and ethically grown and produced food.  Food is the conduit to regenerate our soils and our souls as both are inherently connected and we need both in order to tackle the current food crisis. The recent Eat Lancet report show

Yesterday we saw over 80 guests from all four corners of the food industry join us for a call to action at the Roof Gardens. We called to solve the food crisis that is having huge effects on both planetary and human health.  We heard from Ample's Leon Aarts about the importance of working together to solve injustices, from EAT Lancet Commission's Gunhild Stordalen on the reasons behind why everyone should have a PHD (planetary health diet), and from Real Zero's Professor Hugh

The challenge of packaging waste is one that demands innovation, especially in urban logistics and public service supply chains. At Ample Innovation, we believe that true progress isn't just about what you deliver, but how you deliver it. That's why we are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership and pilot program with OAK-RA , a pioneer in reusable, smart container solutions, to transform our UK distribution model. This partnership is a significant step forward in cement

Halloween is a time for costumes and candy, but for those of us working towards a sustainable food system, the end of October brings a genuine scare: the massive volume of food waste generated in the UK. Every day, a shocking 26,000 tonnes of perfectly good food goes to waste  across the UK 1 . This translates to an annual cost that exceeds $£20$ billion . This colossal loss of resources fuels greenhouse gas emissions and leaves British farmers with up to 25% of their crops u

We are thrilled to announce that we are organizing an exclusive, invite-only event on the 11th of November in Central London: "From Soil to Soul: Taking Action to Solve the Food Crisis" With a room full of like-minded creative individuals who are passionate about addressing urgent issues and creating innovative solutions surrounding our food systems, we aim to spark big change in the industry. We know that our climate, planet and health are under threat. We have soil degradat

Ample Kitchen's unique, pro-social model is designed to contribute to systemic change in the food economy by addressing issues of waste, equity, nutrition, and environmental impact on a massive scale, extending well beyond its primary B2B sales channel (Ample Marketplace). The overall purpose of Ample is to change the failing food system by striking a balance between commercial and social outcomes, aiming to make profit work for people and the planet. Ample seeks to build a n

The UK's food landscape may be on the cusp of a significant transformation. As the nation grapples with the dual pressures of economic...

The Ample team returned from the Stockholm Food Summit , where the 2025 EAT-Lancet report was presented, and the energy is infectious....

What an inspiring day with the NHS Chef Mentoring Programme ! I had the pleasure of attending the final day to present about Ample  and...

We are delighted to share some brilliant news: Kate Fortescue  has joined the Ample team as our new Head of Food Development ! Kate...

The quest for a truly resilient and healthy food system in the UK is a challenging one, balancing sustainability, affordability, and...

In the ongoing conversation about the future of the NHS, one crucial element is often overlooked: the power of nutrition. At Ample, we...

Our food system, the very foundation of human life, is a significant contributor to the global biodiversity crisis. The Food Foundation's...

Ample, in partnership with Oakland International, has a unique opportunity to lead the food industry's journey toward a sustainable, net...

The UK is facing a food crisis, with 26,000 tonnes of good food wasted daily, costing over £20 billion annually and contributing to 6% of...

Leon Aarts speaks about why and how we all have a role to play Surely the start of every good food system should start with the principle...

Last week we were privileged to visit Ample growers and partners around Spalding in Lincolnshire. Known as the Heart of the Fens,...