Skip to content
Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Menu
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Search
Close

Liverpool business The Fermentation Station set to launch its Spring menu

February 18, 2021
|
by Editor
Liverpool business The Fermentation Station set to launch its Spring menu

Months of lockdown led to one Liverpool couple fomenting ideas for their own business that have now created The Fermentation Station.

The venture, by Amy Yarker and Sam Watson, was born from a hobby at home to pass the long periods of inactivity that is now a thriving SME with a growing e-commerce base.

Liverpool business The Fermentation Station set to launch its Spring menu

Fermentation has been around for centuries and produces probiotic food and drinks such as sourdough, cheese, yoghurt, sauerkraut and kombucha.

Amy and Sam describe it as “ordered chaos on a plate”.

Their speciality is water kefir, which uses grains to convert the sugars from fruit to a probiotic drink, containing 50 billion good gut bacteria per bottle. The drink can be likened to a sparkling soda.

Having set up tentatively last year, a Christmas surge has emboldened them to take The Fermentation Station to its next stage of growth.

Customers are also keen to learn more about the ancient process, so the couple now run regular workshops, which chime with the growing appetite for healthy foods, such as vegan, dairy and gluten-free fayre.

Initially the early days were a fine balance of a hectic home life and feeling their way on the path to self-employment.

Amy was also a carer to her frail 95-year-old nan, who, sadly, passed in December, leaving a very tangible emotional gap in her life.

But, they have managed to press on and, by exploiting the myriad online commercial opportunities are seeing their business truly blossom.

Assistance was on hand in the shape of Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation, which connected the couple with business support agency Enterprise Hub, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The arrangement has enabled Amy and Sam to overcome the unique situation created by a pandemic and draw on a wealth of expertise, either at the end of a phone, or through virtual events.

Amy explained: 

“I have had a number of different support points from Enterprise Hub through The Women’s Organisation.

“I have had access to a business advisor and also virtually attended a number of support events with them, including social media strategy and business planning, all of which have been helpful in establishing TFS, but I’ve found being able to ask my business advisor any queries particularly helpful.”

Ongoing lockdown restrictions mean operations still run from home, with additional kitchen facilities at a family member’s home where the products are made.

But Amy and Sam are planning for a much busier 2021.

Seasonal production will create a wide variety of healthy lines: “We focus on seasonal ferments which are small-batch and gut-loving. Showcasing the diversity of fermented food and drinks through traditional and sustainable methods.

“The Fermentation Station focuses on seasonal sustainability, which is why our products use only the fruit and vegetables that are within season.”

Their tutorials are also proving increasingly popular: “From fermentation first timers to the most proficient pickler, our workshops blend history and knowledge to educate you in the art of fermentation.

“Educating, inspiring and connecting communities to create positive health outcomes and food waste solutions,” said Amy.

“We want our products to be fun from start to finish. From the love and creativity we put into our ferments to the delicious dishes and drinks our clients make with them.”

She also believes life after lockdown will create new business opportunities, particularly from the growing appetite for more plant-based foods.

Their fledgling online shop and website is still in its infancy but is attracting encouraging levels of customer support, including new stockists across Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire.

Plans for a subscription service will also help to increase their customer base.

And, once restrictions are eased, the prospect of venue-based sales and markets also enters the equation.

Amy said:

“The business is going well. There are many positives to running your own business – the biggest one is being your own boss, having the autonomy to decide the direction of your business and what your values are. 

“I’m proud of us, our determination and our ability to do this in the middle of a pandemic.

“Starting a business is big and scary at any time and being able to reach the level of success we have so far, and given the challenges, I am immensely proud.”

READ MORE: Further £1.5m invested by Combined Authority to boost Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle area new train station scheme

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
Print

THE LATEST

Liverpool ONE kick-starts its Eurovision celebrations
Liverpool ONE kick-starts its Eurovision celebrations
Bootle Strand Regeneration Project receives £20m funding
Bootle Strand Regeneration Project receives £20m funding
Women's Merseyside Derby at Goodison set for record crowd
Women's Merseyside Derby at Goodison set for record crowd
Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council
Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council
Sefton Park Palm House to welcome The Liverpool Book Club
Sefton Park Palm House to welcome The Liverpool Book Club
Iconic Liverpool landmarks are getting in to the Eurovision spirit
Iconic Liverpool landmarks are getting in to the Eurovision spirit
iStay Group CEO appointed onto the Northern Fundraising Board
iStay Group CEO appointed onto the Northern Fundraising Board
Enjoy a Paddy's Day themed brunch at Red Door Liverpool
Enjoy a Paddy's Day themed brunch at Red Door Liverpool
pexels-rodnae-productions-7061778
St Patrick’s Day in Liverpool
Beauty and the Beast returns to St Helens Theatre Royal
Beauty and the Beast returns to St Helens Theatre Royal

WhatsAppenin LIVERPOOL!

Receive WhatsApp notifications about the latest big news, events, offers, competitions and much more!

SIGN UP NOW

Stay in the loop

Stay up to date with all the latest news, articles, events, and offers from across Liverpool!

We never share your information with anyone.

OTHER LINKS

  • Liverpool Maps
  • FAQs
  • Privacy Policy

SUB LINKS

  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact

DIRECTORY LINKS

  • Business Login
  • Register
  • View Directory

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin

At Explore Liverpool we are all about bringing you everything the Liverpool City Region has to offer and more!

© 2022 Explore Liverpool

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
SettingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Explore Liverpool With Us!

Don't miss a thing. Sign up for our weekly roundup straight to your inbox! 🙌

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!