‘’We were looking for a business partner that shared our values’’’says Andrew Gilbert, Head of Operations at Verve. ‘’We reviewed providers in the UK and Active Ants was the stand out winner. Now, we’d like to shout about how good our 3pl support with Active Ants is.’’
Vavaverve is a new client of Active Ants UK. It’s the Manchester based 100% transparent greens brand with 80 ingredients and 200 health benefits. Their slogan: ‘’Reduced stress, better sleep, boosted immunity and improved digestion is just the beginning. Prepare to experience a whole new you.’’
‘’I disrupted the sports nutrition industry back in 2004 when I created Myprotein® and, I’m pleased to say, that with Verve®, my team and I are all set to disrupt yet another sector’’, says Oliver Cookson, Founder of Myprotein and Verve.
‘’Honesty is the founding principle of Verve – it’s as simple as that. We’re 100% transparent about each of our 80 ingredients, how they compliment each other and their real-world benefits. I insist that we use only the absolute best quality, ethically sourced ingredients and, working with the world’s leading nutritionists, we’ve produced a premium, great tasting product that is all of the goodness and none of the hassle.’’
Business partner
‘’We were looking for a business partner that shared our values’’’says Andrew Gilbert, Head of Operations at Verve. ‘’We reviewed 15 of the best 3pl providers in the UK and Active Ants was the stand out winner. Just like Verve, Active Ants are a new UK business set to disrupt the market.’’
‘’The high technology, systems and processes of Active Ants ensure incredible levels of accuracy and service as all orders are weighed and photographed throughout the pick & pack process’’, tells Andrew. ‘’In addition to this, we needed a partner that can scale quickly and provide internationalisation opportunities. Active Ants EU distribution network and relationship with bportgroup are key to our future growth.’’
Sustainability
Andrew: The company’s commitment to sustainability is incredible and aligns directly with our company values, with the 50% of their power derived from nearly 1,000 on-site Solar panels, combined with waste water management, energy efficient lighting and FSC certified sustainable packaging this has enabled the site to achieve A+ sustainability rating by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).’’
Visibility and cost
Andrew: ‘’Onboarding was very simple and access to their WMS portal is easy to use and provides full visibility. The team at their Northampton site are always there to help and support us with whatever crazy idea we have. Combined with the above is that the reason why we like to shout about how good our 3pl support is.’’
‘’And last, but by no means least is the cost. Active Ants provides all of the above at a very competitive cost, which is key for any business, but essential for start-ups who need to control costs so that we can focus on product development and customer service.’’
More info on www.vavaverve.com.