Founder, chief executive and former scaffolder Thomas Ryder, who held a 53.5 per cent stake at IPO, said: 'Our growing global customer base highlights our appeal to a wide range of consumers, from everyday health-conscious individuals to professional athletes who rely on trusted sports nutrition products to fuel their performance.'.
Applied Nutrition sales have exceeded forecasts made ahead of the firm's London IPO in October, aided by a celebrity assist from Coleen Rooney.
The Liverpool-based protein powder company's London Stock Exchange debut was in high demand late last year, with former JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill and Asda owner Mohsin Issa among the early buyers.
Applied Nutrition shares inched 0.2 per cent higher to 148.9p in early afternoon trading, bringing post-IPO gains to 10.1 per cent.
'We are running into the second half of the year with confidence and remain committed to delivering our vision of being the world's most trusted and innovative sports nutrition, health and wellness brand.'.
