In Conversation with Ehime Eigbe of Sweetkiwi

Describe your business in a few words? Sweetkiwi makes the best tasting CPG foods that are low in calories, taste amazing and are packed with functional nutrients. We currently launched a whipped greek frozen yogurt and a Protein & probiotic granola. We can be found in grocery stores within the mid Atlantic region. What made…Read More

In Conversation with Melanie Kahn of Poppilu

Describe your business in a few words? Poppilu makes delicious, better-for-you lemonades What made you take the leap to start your own business? I had a fun career in packaged food at companies like Kraft and Jim Beam, but it was my experience creating and nationally launching the fairlife dairy brand that propelled me to…Read More

In Conversation with Sara Cullen of GEM

Describe your business in a few words? GEM is a scientifically backed, food-first solution to the outdated and unregulated multivitamin and supplement industry. We use plant-based holistic science to deliver better-for-you nutritional solutions at the cellular level, focusing on using food as medicine. Our Daily Essentials for Women is redesigning the daily vitamin with synergistic…Read More

In Conversation with Wen-Jay Ying of Local Roots NYC

Describe your business in a few words? Local Roots NYC is a minority and female-owned small business revolutionizing the way you shop for groceries by bringing the farm to you. Subscribe online and pick up your bundle at a neighborhood pop-up market (or opt for delivery), get dish inspiration with easy farm-to-table recipes on our…Read More

In Conversation with Camila Soriano of Volley

What made you take the leap to start Volley with Chris? It all started when I read The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker, which is about disturbing trends in the food industry. One of these being the excessive use of ‘natural flavors’ and what those really are. ‘Natural flavors’ are the fourth most common ingredient…Read More

In Conversation with Danielle Zighelboim of Coconut Cartel

Describe Coconut Cartel in a few words? We’re a Rum Brand, and our first expression is Coconut Cartel ‘Special,’ a tropical take on a classic Guatemalan sipping rum made with up to 12 year aged Añejo rum and fresh coconut water. What made you take the leap to start your own business? After re-settling in…Read More

In Conversation with Arielle Kestenbaum of Fare Meals

Describe your business in a few words? Fare Meals is an online platform at FareMeals.com offering families free educational programming focused on simple, healthy, and affordable meal solutions. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I decided to take the leap of faith when I saw how horribly COVID-19 was starting…Read More

In Conversation with Ashley Nickelsen of B.T.R. Bar

Describe your business in a few words? B.T.R. Bar is on a mission to end mindless snacking by giving new meaning to snack time. That’s why we make the first protein bar with a purpose. Each bar is boosted with 7+ purpose-driven superfoods & adaptogens to satisfy every snacking occasion from A.M. to P.M. What…Read More