Our Story

Our Story

Have you ever wondered how a vegan, sustainable tofu company like Block Foods came to be? Today, we're going to take you on a journey behind the scenes and share the story of how our company was born. From our humble beginnings, and with our commitment to creating sustainable, yet delicious, plant-based products, this is our story.

Where It All Started 🌱

Block Foods was founded in early 2023 by James and Anuj who wanted to make a change in their corporate lives. They saw a need for high-quality, sustainable food products that were not only good for the planet but also delicious and versatile in the kitchen.

With this vision in mind, we set out to create a company that would not only provide people with a healthy and tasty vegan product, but also hopefully show what a business could achieve with their priorities in the right places.

Who are the "Block Bois"? 👨🏾‍🍳👨‍🍳

Anuj and James are childhood friends. They grew up together, worked on projects together at school, played badminton together and now founded Block Foods together. 

James is Law graduate who opted for a calmer life in the retail conglomerate space, he was working at P&G when he realized the 9-5 maybe wasn't for him.

Anuj, a Math graduate was working in Quantum Computing at Reply, was finding himself more disconnected from the world than ever before.

In November 2022, one fateful evening at the pub, the two bois talked about their corporate jobs and desire to help people, create tangible products, and drive the change in sustainability that companies today so desperately need to do. Rather than continuing to talk about it, we decided to say f*ck it, lets just do it.

The Block Foods Difference 🌟

What sets Block Foods apart from other tofu companies? It's our dedication to quality, taste and above all else sustainability. Our tofu is made from the highest quality Non-GMO soybeans, carefully selected for their taste and texture. Our production process is aiming to zero waste by the end of the year, and we are in the process of developing a reusable tofu container, so your food can be completely zero waste when purchased from us.

 

Join Us on Our Journey 🤝

As we continue to grow and develop, we invite you to join us on our journey. Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest news and product releases. Share your favourite Block Foods recipes and tag us in your culinary creations. Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable future.

Thank you for being a part of the Block Foods family. We look forward to serving you delicious, sustainable tofu for years to come.

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