Broth maker stirs growth with £7.5 million backing

A health food maker has growth on the menu after securing £7.5 million support.

Borough Broth Company has been backed by investor Piper.

The West London-based bone broth creator says the cash will fund expansion to a larger factory, bolster its senior team and boost work on new soups, stocks and gravies.

It adds the support “marks a significant step in making sustainable nutrient-rich food mainstream”, adding it will build on existing deals with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado. 

Founded a decade ago by chief executive Ros Heathcote in her kitchen while working in data analytics, the business began by reclaiming bones set to be wasted or used in pet food.

It now employs more than 50 staff, with annual revenue forecast to exceed £20 million in 2026.

Ros said: “I started the business to help people feel genuinely nourished by real food made the right way – and partnering with Piper means we can bring that mission to even more people.

“Piper invests in purposeful brands, and their shared values genuinely matter to us.

“This partnership validates how far we have come, and we are energised to grow while staying true to our principles and delivering a strong, sustainable return for Piper’s investors.”

Rory Gibbs, Piper partner, added: “Borough Broth is perfectly positioned at the intersection of taste, health, sustainability and convenience.

“Ros has built a truly special brand with exceptional products and purpose at its heart.

“We see huge potential to grow Borough Broth into a household name, one that leads the conversation around healthy, nourishing and sustainable eating.”

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