AN Edinburgh-based equity fund is to up its investment in a pioneering food and drink brand which makes products from hemp seed.

Through its combined fund and investor club stake, Inverleith LLP has moved to majority ownership of Braham and Murray Good Hemp, a firm founded by Henry Braham and Glynis Murray at their Devon farm.

The couple launched their first ‘Good Oil’ in 2004. The firm now produces several hemp-based products, including a milk alternative, natural protein supplements and protein flours.

Inverleith LLP managing partner, Paul Skipworth, said: “Good Hemp is firmly placed to take advantage of the high growth plant-based food and drink trend, with high quality hemp based products which are nutritionally rich, whilst being manufactured from a sustainable plant. Supported by the Inverleith LLP experience and expertise, combined with its further investment, we believe Good Hemp is perfectly positioned to reach new consumers and continue to flourish both in the UK and internationally.”