Meet Co-founders and CEO of KWERKY – Nicola Garg (Pharmacology, 2008)

After completing my pharmacology degree in 2008, Nikki launched her career in banking and finance. Throughout this period, she acquired a diverse set of skills, ranging from sales and leadership to program management, and had the privilege of connecting with numerous talented individuals. Despite these enriching experiences, Nikki felt that she “couldn’t shake the feeling of being a very small cog in a very big wheel”.

After taking some time to reflect on my career in 2020 (coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic), it was the younger version of myself from my time at King’s that prompted me to start questioning “why”, and thus led to the inception of KWERKY (formerly known as The Good Pea Co.), the pea milk brand that emerged during lockdown.

Furthermore, these inquiries about purpose also gave rise to our company values, emphasising the importance of always being nutritious, planet-friendly, and tasty.

Now, they’ve successfully introduced they brand to both retail and the food service industry, earning two awards for their plant milk range.

A taste for business: launching a planet-friendly milk brand amidst the pandemic

intouch King’s College London – Nicola Garg 

As both Nikki’s co-founder, Suhani (Su) and Nikki were not from the food and beverage industry, therefore, they encountered both challenges and opportunities when launching their business during the pandemic.

On the hard days, it has been my parents’ work ethic ingrained in me, together with the “where there’s a will, there’s a way” attitude I gained from King’s, that has kept us going. We have now successfully launched our brand in retail and the food service industry and have won two awards for our plant milk range.

About KWERKY (The Good Pea Co.)

Think of KWERKY as your nutritious, plant-powered sidekick! Made from a wholesome blend of oat and pea protein, this convenient powder transforms into smooth, creamy milk with just water. It’s a clean, healthy boost for your favourite drinks and recipes!

Made with simple, sustainable ingredients, it’s easy to use—just mix 2 tablespoons of KWERKY powder with 200ml of water, stir or shake, and enjoy pure, creamy goodness. Want it thicker or lighter? Just tweak the water to your taste!

P.S: KWERKY product is also supplied at King’s Food outlets. Find out more about KWERKY.

Sources:

https://kwerkyfoods.com

https://intouch-archive.kcl.ac.uk/class-notes/a-taste-for-business-launching-a-planet-friendly-milk-brand-amidst-the-pandemic/