Since our inception in 2015, Salike® has been at the forefront of revolutionising the UK’s gardening industry with coir-based products. Introducing UK’s largest coir range through our e-commerce brand and online shop in 2020, www.coirproducts.co.uk, Salike® continues to lead with impact providing pioneering solutions for sustainable growing and gardening.
Our journey began with a vision: to bring the benefits of coir—an eco-friendly, sustainable alternative to peat—to UK gardeners. We recognised the potential of this versatile material to transform gardening practices, offering superior water retention, aeration, and a long-lasting solution to environmental concerns.
Crucial in our journey was the knowledge of our stakeholders, who had been in the industry for decades prior to that. Having mainly supplied coir-based products to customers around the world in bulk or by container-load, our founder saw an urgent gap in the market, where there was little awareness of the diverse range of coir product varieties available for the consumer.
Since then, having built the UK’s largest coir portfolio through our online shop, CoirProducts.co.uk, we are proud to have set new standards in this rapidly growing industry. Bringing never-before-seen coir product varieties to retailers, garden centres, nursery, farmers, as well as individual growers across the country, we continue to serve our customers with purpose.
From the very beginning, Coir Products by Salike® was designed to be more than just a business. It was built on the principle of sustainability, aiming to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to peat-based products while supporting growers with high-quality materials that enhance their gardening experience. This commitment to sustainability has driven our innovation, from offering well-known products crafted out of coconut husk to developing a comprehensive product range tailored to the diverse needs of the horticultural and erosion control sectors.
Our products quickly became a go-to choice for growers across the UK, with their superior quality and eco-friendly credentials. While some competitors entered the market, CoirProducts by Salike® continues to lead through innovation, not imitation. We didn’t just react to trends; we set them. Our dedication to researching and sourcing the best coir, coupled with our focus on customer needs, allowed us to build a reputation as a trustworthy, industry-leading brand.
A defining moment in our journey came with the launch of our Coir Vital Grow® Potting Mix, a product that combines coir with the best plant-growing technology available. It wasn’t just about offering another coir product; it was about offering the best. As the market for coir-based products grew, we stayed true to our commitment to quality and sustainability, never compromising on the values that made us pioneers in the first place.
Salike® stands proud of the trail we’ve blazed in the UK market. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of coir-based products that cater to a wide range of gardening needs, from orchids to vegetables, while staying true to our mission of supporting a sustainable future. Our innovative approach has made us the go-to choice for businesses and consumers looking for ethical, high-performance gardening solutions.
Looking back, we’re grateful to our loyal customers and partners who have supported us on this journey. We’ve grown together, and their belief in our products has helped solidify our reputation as the UK’s leading provider of coir-based products. Our story is one of community, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to creating a more sustainable world through gardening.
We’re excited to introduce a huge range of innovative products to the UK market in the coming year. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to being the brand that sets the bar for others to follow—not as a follower, but as the leader in coir innovation.