Barenaked Foods is Back on the BBC!

Friday 12 June, 2020

The
BBC is running a new weekly series entitled “Dragons' Den Best Ever
Pitches” which is narrated by Joe Lycett and takes viewers on a
journey through the most memorable and jaw-dropping pitches of the
last 17 series.

Barenaked
Foods is delighted to be featured on the show and
Managing Director Ross Mendham can be seen making his emotionally
charged pitch to the famous Dragons on BBC Two on Sunday 28^th
June 2020 (the last of six episodes in the series).

Ross
first appeared on Dragon's Den in August 2013, when he pitched his
business idea for a
low-carb, versatile alternative to traditional pasta to Peter
Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen, Deborah Meaden and Piers
Linney. Ross' flagship “Barenaked Noodles” are made using the
Asian-grown konjac plant - a 'miracle plant' which is low in
carbohydrates, sugar and calories. The noodles are also naturally
gluten free, dairy free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Ross
had already started selling his revolutionary product online and was
packing and posting around 200 packets per week from his home but now
he was looking for professional guidance and financial investment to
help his new venture fly.

Ross'
pitch to the team of millionaire investors was an honest, emotional
one and in response to his appearance on the show, he received
hundreds of messages from viewers across the world, who watched and
identified with his life experiences.

Ross
says: “Since
I first featured on Dragons’ Den it’s been an emotional
roller-coaster and as with any business, it’s been challenging to
get to the top. Even when you get investment, success is not
guaranteed. But with the hard work and determination that I showed in
the Den and together with Peter Jones’ team, we have managed to
take Barenaked Foods to where it is today. I said world domination
and I won’t stop until my products are sold worldwide! It’s been
a life changing experience and I’m grateful for the opportunity the
BBC and producers of the show gave me. It changed my life.”

Tune
in to the new show to see what happened! Dragons'
Den Best Ever Pitches, BBC Two, 8pm, Sunday 28^th
June 2020 (also available on BBC iPlayer).

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