Who Are We, Anyway?
Science, heritage, and a love for the planet — that’s what gets us going.
And that’s why we started The Ferm.
Female-Founded,
Fermentation Vision.
What do a Korean and a German have in common? A love for fermented foods. That shared passion drives us to make gut-healthy products using overlooked ingredients like cauliflower leaves and broccoli stalks.
We want to change how people experience traditional ferments while reducing food waste and building a more circular, diverse, and self-sufficient UK food system.
We’re all for tradition… with a twist.
Our ferments are rooted in the wisdom of generations of women who preserved with care. Today, we carry that spirit forward by transforming overlooked ingredients into flavourful, gut-friendly foods, keeping tradition alive in bold new ways.
A note from Rebecca —
"I launched The Ferm in 2022 to bring together my Korean roots and background in food waste research.
Born in Gwangju, the mecca of kimchi, I grew up surrounded by the rich traditions of fermentation. To me, our brand is both a tribute to the generations of Korean women who preserved more than just vegetables through kimchi-making and a bold step toward a more sustainable food future."
A note from Maylin —
“In 2024, I met Rebecca, and it was a match made in fermentation heaven. I’m a former competitive athlete with a passion for nutrition, climate justice, and entrepreneurship. I fell in love with The Ferm immediately and wanted to bring my business mindset from years in consulting to our brand. It didn’t hurt that I also knew about German lacto-fermentation techniques.
We just clicked, professionally and personally, building a partnership grounded in shared values, trust, and deep friendship.”
Wonder who we're working with?
Our Suppliers
We collaborate with brilliant chefs, manufacturers, catering teams, and generous farmers who donate their surplus veg. We (heroically) rescue these offcuts and give them new life through fermentation, turning waste into wonder.
Our Extended Fermily
From other founders to distributors and retailers, we’re proud to grow alongside communities who champion purpose, flavour, and sustainability. Together, we’re proving that good food and good impact go hand in hand.
