One Planet Pizza Set for Breakout Year

Despite ongoing reports of stagnation across the plant-based food sector, One Planet Pizza is bucking the trend. Led by father-and-son duo Mike and Joe Hill, the business has delivered an impressive first-half performance, signalling what could be a breakout year ahead.

The company has reported 120% year-on-year revenue growth across Q1 and Q2, driven in part by a successful Veganuary listing with Aldi. This milestone not only boosted visibility but also demonstrated strong consumer demand at a time when many competitors are struggling to maintain momentum.

Financial performance has also strengthened significantly. For the first time in its history, One Planet Pizza has achieved six consecutive months of profitability, marking a major turning point in its journey. At the same time, gross profit margins have doubled to 36%, reflecting a focused effort to improve operational efficiency and optimise the supply chain.

This improved performance has translated into a much healthier financial position. Current forecasts indicate that the business will not require additional funding, with all short-term debt expected to be fully repaid by February 2026—a notable achievement in a capital-intensive sector.

Looking ahead, One Planet Pizza is projecting £1.7 million in turnover for the full financial year, alongside net profit margins of approximately 15%. This would represent a doubling of revenue year-on-year and reinforce the company’s trajectory towards sustainable, profitable growth.

Retail momentum has been another key driver of success. Over the past six months, the company has expanded its presence with Asda and Morrisons, adding two additional SKUs, while also securing a major Aldi listing across more than 1,000 stores from January 2026. Further strengthening its UK footprint, a new national listing with Co-op is set to launch in February 2026.

Internationally, One Planet Pizza is beginning to scale, with new market entries in Thailand, France, and Spain already underway. This global expansion is expected to accelerate over the coming months, with plans to enter two additional Southeast Asian markets and three new European and Middle Eastern territories.

Innovation remains central to the company’s growth strategy. Future product development will focus on frozen, nutrient-dense, small-portion ready meals, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for convenience, health, and sustainability.

Commenting on the progress, co-founder Mike Hill said:“This turnaround has been several years in the making. By maintaining tight control over overheads and significantly improving gross margins—particularly through our new manufacturing partnership in Hungary—we’ve built a much stronger foundation. With competitors exiting the category, we’re seeing increased shelf opportunities and are excited about the growth potential over the next 12 months, both in the UK and internationally.”

With strong financial fundamentals, expanding retail partnerships, and a clear innovation pipeline, One Planet Pizza appears well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities—proving that even in a challenging market, growth is still very much on the table.