Oxford Modern Baker ranked number one in FoodTech 500 Awards

Modern Baker, based in Oxford, took the top spot globally in the next-generation functional foods and drinks category at this year’s Global FoodTech 500 Awards, beating entrants from more than 100 countries.

The company is best known for Superloaf, described by The Grocer as ‘the world’s first healthy ultra-processed food’.

Superloaf is currently produced under licence by Hovis and stocked in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and M&S.

Leo Campbell, co-founder of Modern Baker, said: “Being recognised in the FoodTech 500 reflects a shift in how we are starting to think about food and health.

“The new question is no longer about what’s in our favourite foods, but what it actually does in the body.

“If we want to improve population health, everyday foods need to become more nutrient-diverse and more biologically effective.

“That’s what we have demonstrated with Superloaf – which is only the beginning.”

The company uses a proprietary platform that analyses whole food components such as fibre, polyphenols, and plant diversity to create products designed to benefit health throughout the digestive process.

Co-founders Mr Campbell and Melissa Sharp are Jericho residents, and the company is headquartered near Oxford Airport in Kidlington.

Modern Baker recently completed a £2.5 million Series A funding round led by venture firm Adjuvo.

The Global FoodTech 500 Awards recognise leading companies driving innovation in health, sustainability, and agriculture.