On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re interviewing a power couple who are making waves in the British food industry. Join us as we talk with our new friends Rimi and Manav, creators of the vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw, about everything from starting a business, to working with your spouse, to coping with Covid-19, to the future of LoveRaw.
On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re interviewing a power couple who are making waves in the British food industry. Join us as we talk with our new friends Rimi and Manav, creators of the vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw, about everything from starting a business, to working with your spouse, to coping with Covid-19, to the future of LoveRaw.
Rimi and Manav tell us how they created LoveRaw and got it off the ground with almost no resources. We follow their journey of learning to produce and sell LoveRaw products at scale and hear some of their behind-the-scenes struggles. You’ll learn how they managed to ride out the rough times and what they do to keep their energy levels up and the burnout at bay. They also share the story of how LoveRaw nearly came crashing down around them and how they were able to pick themselves up and keep going.
This episode was an absolute joy for us to record and we can’t wait for you to hear Rimi and Manav’s insights into working in the food industry and running a successful food business. You can get in touch with us to share your thoughts on the episode via our Facebook group and if you’d like to hear more from us, then subscribe to the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast.
Timestamps
[1:24] Welcome to the episode, Rimi and Manav!
[4:10] So, how did LoveRaw start? Rimi tells us their story
[10:55] Taking the next steps and learning to scale
[12:07] What’s it like to start a business with your partner?
[16:26] Comparing the food industry to working with other industries
[19:20] “I think it’s just over time”: How to build up a network in the food industry
[22:24] What’s it like to make an award-winning product? Rimi and Manav tell us about their products and branding
[29:08] “My energy levels haven’t stopped, but it does take a toll”: How to stay resilient in tough times and how to cope with burnout
[36:45] Manav’s tip to achieve greater productivity
[39:37] Where LoveRaw is at right now
[42:09] Did Covid-19 have an impact on LoveRaw’s sales?
[48:56] A nightmare story about how Rimi and Manav nearly lost everything
[55:00] How to get in touch with Rimi and Manav
Links and Resources
Email: rimi@eatloveraw.com
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Email: enquiries@ulrickandshort.com
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See you next time!