Coastal Health’s Growth Journey
by Emily Nichols | 20th May 2025 | Broadland Food Innovation Centre
At Hethel Innovation, our mission is to champion businesses that are driving innovation and growth in East Anglia. Coastal Health is a prime example of the kind of ambitious, forward-thinking company we are proud to support. As they embark on their next phase-consolidating operations and scaling up production-we see Coastal Health as a model for how local businesses can leverage our resources and community to achieve their goals.
Supporting Coastal Health’s Expansion
Coastal Health’s plan to bring all operations under one roof in a larger, purpose-built facility is exactly the kind of challenge we help businesses tackle every day. Through our flexible office, workshop, and production spaces at sites like Hethel Engineering Centre and Broadland Food Innovation Centre, we provide the physical environment needed for companies to grow without the constraints of traditional leases or rigid infrastructure.
But our support goes far beyond space.
We work closely with businesses like Coastal Health to:
Identify and Overcome Barriers: Our team offers bespoke advice and consultancy, helping Coastal Health strategize for operational efficiency, navigate regulatory requirements, and access new skills and technology.
Foster Innovation: Whether it’s adopting new manufacturing techniques or developing novel health products, we help businesses think creatively and implement actionable strategies for growth.
Build Connected Communities: By joining our innovation hubs, Coastal Health becomes part of a vibrant network of like-minded businesses, sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities to collaborate.
A Track Record of Impact
Over the past decade, Hethel Innovation has supported more than 800 businesses, facilitated over 100 startups, and helped launch dozens of new products and services. Our approach is always business-led and customer-centric; our success is measured by the impact we have on companies like Coastal Health.
Looking Ahead: Coastal Health’s Role in the Region
As Coastal Health grows, their success will contribute to the broader innovation ecosystem in Norfolk and Suffolk. By consolidating operations, investing in R&D, and maintaining a commitment to quality, they set a benchmark for others in the health and supplement sector. With our ongoing support-whether through flexible space, expert advice, or access to a collaborative business community-Coastal Health is well-positioned to realize its vision and continue making a positive impact locally and beyond.
If your business is ready to scale like Coastal Health, Hethel Innovation is here to help-providing the space, insight, and connections you need to thrive.
About the Author
Emily Nichols
Marketing Lead
As Marketing Lead at Hethel Innovation, I bring together a passion for storytelling, community building, and driving impact within the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. But I try to do this through the lens of good trouble, finding a way to balance creativity with strategy, often throwing the unexpected into the mix. I'm a firm believer in human first, so when I look at the vibrant innovation landscape around me at Hethel Innovation, it sparks curiosity and questioning. It's one thing to look at data points; it's another to uncover the passion and journey behind it.

