# The Protein Works > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Protein_Works > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Protein_Works.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protein_Works > Source revision: 1350405127 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Protein Works**, previously known as The Protein Works is a British [functional food](/source/Functional_food) brand that makes [protein shakes](/source/Protein_shake), [meal replacements](/source/Meal_replacement), complete meals, snacks and supplements. The company is headquartered in [Liverpool](/source/Liverpool), United Kingdom, and primarily operates online, selling directly to consumers through its e-commerce platform. ## History ### 2010s Protein Works was founded in 2012 by Mark Coxhead, Karl Jacobie, and Nick Smith.[1][2] In the 2013/2014 season, Protein Works became the official sports nutrition supplier to [Everton FC](/source/Everton_FC).[3][4] In 2014, Protein Works was named New Business of the Year at the 2014 National Business Awards in London.[5][6] In 2015, Protein Works was sold to [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/source/Walgreens_Boots_Alliance). In 2018, Walgreens Boots Alliance began the process of selling Protein Works.[7] In 2019, the YFM Equity Partners backed the [management buyout](/source/Management_buyout) of Protein Works from B&B Investment Partners.[8][9] ### 2020s In 2021, Protein Works launched a sister brand, Abnormal.io, offering a subscription box service that delivers personalised complete meal shakes to your door. Each meal contains the ideal amount of protein, fats and carbs.[10] In 2023, Protein Works were recognised at the Growing Business Awards winning in the Santander Growing Business of the Year: Turnover £25m-45m category.[11] In the same year, Protein Works reported a turnover of £42.8m for the 12 months to August 31, 2023, up from £30.7m.[12] In 2024, Laura Keir, CEO, was recognised as one of LDC's top 50 most ambitious leaders for 2024.[13][14][15] 2024 SME News named Protein Works as the Best Functional Food Brands.[16] The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BCVA) recognised Protein Works as "Leaders Driving Growth".[11] Also in 2024, Protein Works announced its move to a new £10m vertically integrated headquarters, dubbed "PW Campus", in [Liverpool City Region](/source/Liverpool_City_Region).[17][18][19] In 2025, Protein Works announced that it had achieved annual sales revenue of £50 million.[20][21][22][23][24] ## References 1. 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["Protein Works hits £50m turnover milestone ahead of landmark relocation - Insider Media"](https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/protein-works-hits-50m-turnover-milestone-ahead-of-landmark-relocation). *Insider Media Ltd*. Retrieved 2025-01-20. 1. www.cityam.com, Jon Robinson (2025-01-13). ["Protein Works eyes 'epic milestone' as sales hit £50m for first time"](https://www.business-live.co.uk/retail-consumer/protein-works-eyes-epic-milestone-30768556). *Business Live*. Retrieved 2025-01-20. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [The Protein Works](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protein_Works) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protein_Works?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.