AI 2018 Business Excellence Awards

Acquisition International - 2018 Business Excellence Awards 17 BE180018 Best Healthy Food & Beverage Supplier - London Arapina Bakery Arapina offers a range of Mediterranean style dishes designed to meet the varied needs of its visitors. Michaela discusses how she has driven the business to excellence over the years to create the exceptional reputation that the bakery enjoys today. “Here at Arapina, our clientele ranges from businesses who we supply goods to, to wedding planners, corporate clients and healthy individuals that look after themselves. I, as the business owner, am very proud to be part of this healthy eating revolution that currently takes place in the UK. “As a professional I have recently moved into the business development and strategy part of the business however I am proud to have passed through all positions within the company. It is my belief that the evolution of a business is like the growing up of a child. Although one feels prepared for the present and the near future one can feel tricked over by the growing demands of it. In other words, business can be overwhelming, and flexibility in one’s plans is imperative. Strategies can change; however, the focus, in our case fresh, healthy products, must remain at the centre of one’s attention.” Overall, as the healthy eating market continues to thrive and expand, businesses within it must adapt to ensure their continued success. As such, in her concluding comments Michaela outlines how Arapina will move to build upon its current success and expand into exciting new markets. “Within the healthy eating market, I believe that, going forward, the growth of veganism as a lifestyle choice as well as the information around allergens will certainly help the sector we are in. The increase on the numbers of people who embark on different food choices is growing phenomenally, and I feel that companies who have been at the forefront of those developments will benefit the most out of it. “To ensure that Arapina is part of this healthy eating revolution, we are currently looking to open additional locations around London while we expand our wholesale activity, so that we can supply our delicious healthy treats to an even wider range of clients over the years to come.” Arapina is an award winning Healthy Lifestyle Bakery offering free from and low in options to a sophisticated clientele. Owner Michaela Pontiki tells us more about the establishment and the range of delicacies it has to offer. Company: Arapina Bakery Contact: Michaela Pontiki Address: 8 Little Thames Walk, London, SE8 3FB, UK Phone: 020 8469 1764 “To ensure that Arapina is part of this healthy eating revolution, we are currently looking to open additional locations around London while we expand our wholesale activity, so that we can supply our delicious healthy treats to an even wider range of clients over the years to come.”