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UK company seeks distributors and agents to supply innovative thickened drinks for people with dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulties ).

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOGB20250528014
Term of Validity
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026
Company's Country
  • United Kingdom
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
UK Business offers thickened drinks and drink thickeners for people with dysphagia. They are seeking distribution or agency partners to supply safer, easier, and enjoyable solutions to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and care settings across the EU (European Union).
Full Description
Since 2005, the business has specialised in creating enjoyable thickened drinks that meet International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) standards.

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework provides a standardized way to describe the texture of foods and the thickness of drinks for individuals with swallowing difficulties. This framework is used by healthcare professionals and other individuals to communicate and understand the appropriate texture and thickness of food and drinks for people with dysphagia.

The UK companies pre-thickened oral nutritional supplements and liquid thickeners are used in hospitals, care homes, and homes.

The business is seeking distribution partners to grow awareness and increase commercial access across the EU. Markets which are of particular interest are France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy.
Advantages and Innovations
Unlike thickener powders, the business offers a Syrup which is a mess-free liquid thickener that preserves the drink’s original taste.

The milkshakes+ are oral nutritional supplements thickened simply by adding milk. Each product shows its IDDSI Level and is safer, simpler, which consumers find more enjoyable to drink.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
UK business is seeking commercial partners to expand market access via hospitals, pharmacies, and care providers.

All branding, packaging, and messaging are professionally developed to support a consistent international image.

The business requires distribution partners with experience in the nutritional health sector to build local awareness of the products and drive adoption through healthcare channels.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07003003 - Soft drinks and bottling plants
  • 07003002 - Health food
Targeted countries
  • All countries