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Start-up name: <\/strong>Oppo
\nFounders: <\/strong>Charlie and Harry Thuillier
\nStarted in: <\/strong>October 2014
\nBased in:<\/strong> London
\nBusiness description: <\/strong>Low-calorie ice cream<\/p>\n

Shortlisted category:<\/h3>\n

Product Business of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n

The Oppo story:<\/h3>\n

Proof that a holiday abroad can provide you with that ‘lightbulb’ business idea, brothers Charlie and Harry Thuiller formed the concept for Oppo following a record-breaking expedition to Brazil.<\/p>\n

Having relied on local coconuts and wild super fruits – both healthy and tasty – to fuel them on during the unofficial world record attempt, the pair were inspired; ‘What if natural ingredients could be used to make indulgent food guilt-free?’<\/p>\n

Following two years of product development, in 2014 the pair realised the idea and launched their healthy ice cream brand made from fresh milk, virgin coconut oil and stevia leaf.<\/p>\n

The range contains 60% fewer calories and sugar than regular ice cream and proudly lays claim to being the UK’s only dairy ice cream with an EU authorised health claim and a Great Taste Award.<\/p>\n

Having overcome initial skepticism from industry professionals who said it wasn’t possible to create an ice cream that was healthy and tasty, Oppo has become a big hit with consumers.<\/p>\n

Boasting hundreds of five-star reviews, the Oppo range – which includes flavours such as salted caramel and mint chocolate – is now supplied to 2,000 stores across the UK and over 800 stores in Europe. Stockists include Wholefoods, Waitrose, Budgens and Holland & Barrett.<\/p>\n

Crowd investors are also fans of the healthy ice cream business and have backed over £1m to support its growth via crowdfunding platform Seedrs.<\/p>\n

Why Oppo made our shortlist:<\/h3>\n

Launching a product in a new vertical is a huge task, particularly when industry professionals believe the concept to be an impossible one. Oppo has defied the odds by creating a guilt-free ice cream with all the flavour you’d expect from an indulgent treat and has won over the taste-buds of consumers.<\/p>\n

Set to hit eight-figure revenues next year, supported by new market listings, Oppo is making ‘healthy indulgence’ a reality and that’s something we can get behind!<\/p>\n

Where to find out more about Oppo:<\/h3>\n

Website: <\/strong>www.oppoicecream.co.uk<\/a>
\nTwitter: <\/strong>@OppoIceCream<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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