Food Founders® Podcast

Is your calendar stealing your time?

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:34:43 GMT

Focusing on the wrong things in your business is costing you time and money. Inside this episode I share 3 frameworks to maximize your time so you can spend your energy on what actually matters in your business.

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Transform Your Website: From Clicks to Conversions

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:01:00 GMT

Are you losing sales every time people come to your website? In this episode Ainsley dives into 3 of the biggest website mistakes that are costing you sales. Tweaking these 3 pieces not only will get you more customers, it will help drive a higher cart value from the people buying from your site already.

Stop leaving money on the table and start making your business grow faster and easier.

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The Easiest Way to Grow Without Just Doing More

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

If you're trying to fix your growth problems by just doing more, you're missing out on the easiest way to grow your business. In this episode I share how to accelerate your growth without just doing more. By focusing in on this one thing, you'll be doing what the most successful brands do and will not only grow your sales, but save yourself time too.

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From Solo Hustle to 70 Teammates: How Asking for Help Built a Better Business

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:14:40 GMT

Rebecca Brady didn’t set out to build a company, she just wanted to make the crackers she missed from home. But what began as a solo kitchen project soon snowballed into something much bigger.

In this episode food founder Rebecca, owner of Top Seedz shares the real, unfiltered journey from doing everything herself to leading a team of 70, many of them refugees from around the world. It’s a story of grit, growth, and the magic that happens when you stop trying to do it all alone.

We dive into:

💪 Why her first hire changed everything

🌍 Building a multicultural team through Journey’s End

📈 Scaling from farmer’s markets to Whole Foods

🧠 How mindset shifts fueled massive growth

💬 The power of asking for help and saying yes before you’re ready

If you’ve ever felt stuck in solo mode, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to carry it all. Growth comes from connection, not control.

Check out Top Seeds here https://topseedz.com/

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Mother of Six, CEO of Millions - Pink Stork's Rise To Success

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:28:46 GMT

When a life-threatening pregnancy condition left Amy Upchurch fighting for her life, she didn't just survive—she revolutionized women's wellness.

In this powerful conversation, Amy reveals how her darkest moments birthed Pink Stork, now a multi-million dollar empire built on truly hearing women's needs. Her "Customer Obsession" approach has created the kind of fierce loyalty most founders only dream of. For those questioning if purpose and profit can coexist, Amy offers a masterclass in translating personal pain into meaningful impact. She candidly shares how she balances six children with explosive business growth, and why vulnerability became her strongest asset.

Whether you're building a brand from scratch or seeking deeper connection with your customers, this episode gives you the fuel and framework to transform you're looking for.

Check out Pink Stork here - https://pinkstork.com/

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The Power of Going Against the Grain - Tessemae's Unfiltered Journey

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Food founder Gregory Vetter shares the raw, unfiltered story behind Tessemae's salad dressing- an idea sparked by stolen dressing to becoming a national brand that pioneered the clean eating movement to the eventual business challenges that tested his resolve.

Key takeaways you'll walk away from the episode with:

Practical strategies for questioning and reinventing industry "standards" that everyone else accepts
A proven framework for staying directly connected to customers (hint: it's not focus groups)
How to implement a "Most Important Goal" system that aligns your entire team and drives growth
Critical insights on investor relationships and what Greg would do differently
Real-world wisdom on balancing innovation with operational excellence

Whether you're launching a food brand, scaling your CPG company, or simply need the courage to challenge conventional wisdom in your industry, Greg's candid account provides both inspiration and practical tools to navigate your own entrepreneurial journey. His lessons come from both spectacular successes and painful setbacks—making this episode essential listening for anyone building something meaningful against the odds.

Grab Greg's book Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success

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Finding Extra Cash in Your Food Business

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:44:58 GMT

Ainsley dives into three overlooked areas where food and drink brands are leaving money on the table—and how simple tweaks can unlock hidden profits. From post-purchase flows that drive repeat sales, to optimizing your online listings, to SKU prioritization that boosts margins, Ainsley walks you through real-life examples of brands making more with what they already have. If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, this episode is for you.

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University project turned full time food business with Absurd Snacks

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:50 GMT

Food founders Eli & Grace of Absurd Snacks share their journey in creating a new line of nut-free and allergy-friendly trail mix. They share how a university class fueled the creation of Absurd Snacks, which was inspired to address the serious food allergies of a fellow classmate. Eli and Grace discuss the challenges they faced such as finding ingredients free from allergens and managing the production process. They touch on their use of social media platforms to build community and spread the word about their product.

Learn more about Absurd Snacks here: https://absurdsnacks.com/

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Keep it simple, have fun and take it day by day to grow with Neeva Snacks

Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:03 GMT

Hear how food founder Sandrew from Neeva Shaker Cereal, a high protein full flavor cereal brand went from idea to a growing D2C brand with 80+ retail locations and growing across the country in the last 18 months. Sandrew shares how he initially pitched the product to gym members, gradually expanded into local supplement stores, and eventually attracted a wider audience with the help of mom influencers. He talks about the struggles and triumphs of starting a business and managing its growth with a. young family and another business to run and how he landed an audition on Dragon's Den for his Shaker Cereal.

Learn more about Neeva here: https://neevasnacks.com/

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Strategies for line extension and expanding your consumer base with Little Spoon

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:32 GMT

We're talking with Angela Vranich, the brains behind Little Spoon, as she takes us on an exciting journey of redefining children's nutrition. Join us as Angela shares the story of creating a brand that not only fills tummies but also warms hearts. Learn how Little Spoon's innovative approach, from fresh baby food to the recent Biteables launch has become a game-changer for parents seeking wholesome options. Hear how Little Spoon's DTC approach helped them grow quickly, build relationships with their customers, and how filling gaps in the market allows them to keep their customers coming back longer.

Learn more about Little Spoon here: https://www.littlespoon.com/

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Grow your brand through awards with Top Note Tonic Water

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:29 GMT

Hear why Top Note has leaned in on getting awards of recognition to help drive the focused growth of its Tonic Water brand. Mary and Ainsley dive into building a premium brand and what to focus on when building a brand good enough for Michelin Star restaurants, premium bars and discerning audiences. Celebrate National Gin & Tonic Day by tuning in and hear how this tonic brand is elevating the industry.

Learn more about Top Note here: https://store.topnotetonic.com/

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The Heat is On: Popadelics' Race Against Time for Market Success

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:15 GMT

Ainsley sits down with Marilyn Yang, the food founder of Popadelics, as they dive into the strategies that led to the growth of the industries hottest mushroom chip. Marilyn shares her insights on tapping into macro trends, focusing on high returns, and making informed investments to help drive your chances of success in the food industry. Discover the do's and don'ts directly from Marilyn's experiences, providing valuable guidance for entrepreneurs navigating the competitive world of food entrepreneurship.

Learn more about Popadelics here: https://popadelics.com/

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Betting on Trade Shows - How Whoa Dough Has Accelerated Growth of Their Ready to Eat Cookie Dough Bars and Cookies

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:59 GMT

Listen in as we talk to Todd Goldstein, the food founder of Whoa! Dough, and explore the secrets behind his business success using omnichannel strategies. Todd shares insights into the importance of aligning brand values, listening to customer feedback, and the incredible journey of turning Whoa! Dough into a thriving business. Discover the keys to mastering omnichannel approaches and gain inspiration from Todd's entrepreneurial journey in the competitive food industry.

Learn more about Whoa! Dough here: https://www.whoadough.com/

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How Small Store Insights Can Unlock Wholefoods Success with Freestyle Snacks

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:32 GMT

Listen in as Nikki Seaman, food founder of Freestyle Snacks shares her experience reimagining the beloved olive industry. Nikki and Ainsley dive into the crucial role of packaging, the quest for aligned partners, and the resilience needed to overcome obstacles, especially the daunting prospect of hearing 'no' in your food business.

Learn more about Freestyle Snacks here: /www.freestylesnacking.com

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Turning a $7K Kickstarter raise into a $100K+ business in 12 months with Sip Herbals

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:49 GMT

Listen in as Orleatha Smith of Sip Herbals sits down and discusses how it's important to be flexible in a business partnership and why. Hear how she talks about the need of aligning your brand to your own values, how customer feedback should be listened to, and Sip Naturals' incredible journey, turning a $7,000 Kickstarter into a $100,000 business in just 12 months.

Learn more about Sip Herbals here: https://sipherbals.com

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High fashion to a retail food brand with Rawmantic Chocolate

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Food Founders® Podcast, we sit down with Rawmantics Chocolate's founder Kasia Bosne and discuss her career shift from high fashion to the CPG industry. Hear what made her decide to make the switch and her advice for you on starting your food brand. She talks about when the customer is right, when you should follow your gut, and why you should be patient.

Learn more about Rawmantic Chocolate here: https://rawmanticchocolate.com/

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How to drive early adoption with Pluck Ancestral Superfood Powder

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:29 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of pioneering a food revolution with Pluck Ancestral Superfood Powder. Discover the secrets to driving early adoption as we explore the strategies that placed Pluck at the forefront of making the benefits of organ meat more natural and more accessible to everyday households.

Food Founder and Chef James Barry, shares his experiences in creating a whole new category in the food industry, disrupting the market with value-based pricing, and reshaping consumer attitudes toward organ meat. This is not just about introducing a product—it's about inspiring a shift in the cultural landscape of health and nutrition.

Tune in to learn how Pluck navigated the challenges of market education, months of FDA and USDA regulatory roadblocks, and shifting consumer mindset around how they can get more ancestral superfoods into their everyday life.

Learn more about Pluck here https://bit.ly/3Qv9hPP. Use code FOODFOUNDER at checkout to save 10%

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5 Ways Stay Ahead of the Competition in 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:07 GMT

2024 is YOUR year! ! In this must-listen episode, host Ainsley, a seasoned expert in the food and beverage industry, unveils the top five trends that will shape the year. Get ready for a game-changing session packed with insights on leveraging omnichannel strategies, economic resilience, the power of AI, and the magic of human connection for your brand. This episode isn't just about what's trending; it's a blueprint for outsmarting the competition and propelling your business to new heights. Tune in now and let's transform your business in 2024.

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From Muffin Tins to Major Manufacturing: How Blender Bites Started a New Food Category

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:23 GMT

Sit down with us as we talk to Chelsie Hodge, the food founder of Blender Bites, and hear how she created a new frozen food category. Listen to what she learned along the way about manufacturing, marketing, and profitability and the advice she has for fellow food founders. She shares how she was able to get her product into 5,000 retail stores across two countries and what she's still learning along the way.

To learn more about Blender Bites visit https://blenderbites.com/

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Mastering Your Mindset With These 5 Proven Techniques For Growth & Success

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:04 GMT

In this final episode of our 3 part mini series Ainsley shares five transformative mindset tools that have revolutionized not only her life but also the journeys of numerous food entrepreneurs she's mentored. These straightforward yet powerful techniques are more than just tips; they're the catalysts for monumental change. They promise to reshape your approach to business and life, setting the stage for extraordinary success in 2024 and beyond.

If you're ready to make 2024 your best year yet, the Food Founder® Inner Circle is where you want to be! Sessions start in January so don't miss this limited opportunity to be part of a winning group of food founders committed to success in 2024 and beyond. Register now at https://bit.ly/47uIZVh

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Clearing Subconscious Blocks for Food Founder Success

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:23 GMT

Are you a food founder who's hungry for success but feel like something's holding you back? You have big goals, you work hard at them, but you just can't seem to hit them or hit them consistently? In episode 2 of our 2024 Success Strategies mini series Ainsley dives into how to reframe just one simple question you ask yourself so you can get to the root of what's truly been holding you back.

If you want more for your business and your life, this one simple reframed question can give you the key to unlock your next level of success across all areas of life. This is an episode your future self just can't afford to miss.

Let's continue building your business for success into 2024! Join me for the Irresistible Food Brand Bootcamp kicking off December 4th where I'll personally help you build your food brand that sell. Register today for free at https://bit.ly/3udvlHu

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2024 Success Strategies: Part 1

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:37 GMT

Welcome to the first of the three part series '2024 Success Strategies'. This mini series is for food founders who are committed to upleveling their business and winning in 2024. In this episode, we explore how the right technology, smart marketing, and a skilled team can elevate your business and move it into being a more sophisticated operation in 2024. Whether you're planting the seeds of a fresh venture or nurturing an food established brand, these insights are your foundation for success as 2024 approaches.

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Tracing the roadmap of innovation and determination that put SorBabes and Fudgy Pops on the map

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:23 GMT

Co-food founders Nicole Cardone and Deborah Gorman share how SorBabes went from farmer's market to lining grocery store shelves. The team opens up about how they've evolved and grown over the years, how they approach strategic innovation for growth and how their complimentary skills have helped them go from strangers to sisters as they've grown this business together.

To learn more about SorBabes and Fudgy Pop visit https://www.sorbabes.com/ and https://www.fudgypop.com/

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Food in Mouths: Why Shroomeats is Focused On Product Trial

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:04 GMT

Listen in as food founders Dissaya Theerakaosal & Mary Bentdahl share how they're disrupting the meat alternative industry by offering a simple 6 ingredient solution to shoppers. Hear how they've evolved Shroomeats' from refrigerated to shelf stable, how they manage overseas productions and why they see patience is key to the long term success for food brands. These founders open up about distributing tasks between co-founders, their primary focus for marketing and what they'd do differently if they had to start all over again.

To learn more about Shroomeats visit https://www.shroomeats.co/

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4 Areas Your Food Business Desperately Needs Your Attention

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Tune in as Ainsley dives into the 4 key areas every food founder wants to focus on right now to build a better food business for the future. Learn why pressure isn't always bad and how a change in mindset can be the thing that really pushes a food brand forward in today's market. As the food industry and the global economy are shifting, these 4 areas will help your food brand not only stand up but also stand out out perform the market,

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Why omni-channel isn't optional anymore and why retail is still center stage

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:49 GMT

Listen in as we sit down with food founder Leslie Danford and discuss how Vitaminis went from online only to joining other health food brands on the shelves in retail locations. She discusses the importance of placement in retail stores and why learning where your product fits in with other products is key to retail sales. She shares what she learned going from online only to brick-and-mortar locations, omnichannel marketing, and learning along the way. We discuss social media and organic marketing versus paid ads and why email marketing is her preferred way to connect with consumers.

To learn more about Vitaminis visit https://vitaminisbrand.com/

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Sustainability, Equity, and Flavor: Emmy's Organics' Winning Trifecta

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:15:13 GMT

Join us as we explore the journey of Emmy's Organic. From its modest beginnings at a farmer's market to now gracing the shelves of over 15,000 doors nationwide, their tale is nothing short of inspiring. Dive deep into their adept navigation of distribution challenges, learn about their tactical marketing approaches, and the nuances of collaborating with both indie and major distributors. Plus, get an exclusive insight into their upcoming product launch. For every food founder eager to broaden their horizons while preserving their brand's essence, you won't want to miss what food founder Samantha Abrams has to share.

To learn more about Emmy's Organics visit https://emmysorganics.com/

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The DNA of a Disruptive Brand

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:55:30 GMT

Tune in to hear why Food Founder Adam Melonas of FastFood™ believes every aspect of a product is integral to the brand's perception and overall success. Adam shares how he obsesses over every detail to ensure everything aligns to the big vision he has for FastFood™, the time released energy for endurance athletes. Adam dives into how he created patented technology for his products, his grassroots marketing approach and his continuous pursuit for excellence across everything the brand does.

To learn more about FastFood™ visit https://lovefastfood.com/

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Cold-Pressed Lightning in a Bottle: How Fresh Victor is Shaking up Cocktails (and Mocktails!)

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:49 GMT

This week, we stir up the world of mixology with Fresh Victor® 's food founder, Ken McKenzie. Join us as we dive into the art and science of his journey in creating premium mixers made from fresh, cold-pressed juice. Hear how his love for making drinks for friends turned into a business idea. Discover the innovation and passion that drive Fresh Victor® 's creations.

To learn more about Fresh Victor® visit https://shop.freshvictor.com/

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From Idea to Indulgence: How Gigantic is Reshaping the World of Plant-Based Candy

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:42:18 GMT

Tune in and hear from industry trailblazer Stu Davidoff, the founder of Gigantic—a visionary brand transforming the vegan candy bar landscape. Discover the secrets behind crafting irresistible treats without compromise, as he explains the journey, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped the evolution of plant-based sweets.

To learn more about Gigantic Candy visit https://giganticcandy.com/

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Wagyu Gold Rush - Seeing The Opportunity and Chasing It

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:02:38 GMT

Get ready for an insightful episode where we dive into the fascinating story of Cowboy Wagyu and Umami® as they unite a community to revolutionize the meat industry through the incredible world of Wagyu beef. Join us as we sit down with Ryan, a former insurance manager turned adventurous farmer, as he shares his courageous decision to start a Wagyu farm business and the unforeseen impact it has had.

In this conversation, Ryan sheds light on what sets Wagyu beef apart from other types of beef, uncovering its exceptional qualities that make it stand out. He passionately explains why Wagyu beef offers an unparalleled taste and tenderness that discerning food lovers can't resist.

But Ryan's journey wasn't without its challenges. He openly shares the unique hurdles he faced when transitioning from the insurance industry to becoming a Wagyu farmer. From the intricacies of raising Wagyu cattle to the ins and outs of running a successful farming business, Ryan provides valuable insights and lessons learned from his experiences.

What truly sets Cowboy Wagyu and Umami® apart is their dedication to building a supportive community. Ryan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how these remarkable entities have fostered a network that benefits everyone involved. It's inspiring to witness the unity and collaboration among farmers, ranchers, and enthusiasts, all working together to elevate the Wagyu beef industry.

This episode invites you to discover the power of community and the unexpected rewards that come from taking a leap of faith. Ryan's story serves as a testament to the transformative potential of pursuing passion and embracing new paths.

So, join us as we explore the captivating world of Cowboy Wagyu and Umami®, where Wagyu beef becomes a catalyst for change and a source of unity. Get ready to savor the unique flavors, feel the camaraderie, and witness the impact of this meat revolution that continues to unfold.

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The 5 P's That Led To Creating A Billion Dollar Industry With Cali'flour Foods

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:54:47 GMT

Hear Food Founder Amy Lacey share how she went from stay at home mom suffering from an auto immune disease to creating the very first Cauliflower pizza crust and eventually selling to a Venture Capital firm. Created as a way to manage her health and still enjoy pizza with her kids, Amy shares the 5 P's that naturally and organically led to her success even with lost of bumps along the road.

Learn more about Cali'Flour Pizza here - https://califlourfoods.com/

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Do you want to be a startup or small business with Brave Good Kind

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:49:55 GMT

Brave Good Kind found a niche within the traditional jerky market. By niching down on what the market has been missing, they've been able to enter 5,000 doors in the past 2 years. With a focus on the customer being the hero and building a remarkable brand, food founder Prabal shares how Brave Good Kind is making shifts in the industry and gives insight into build a business you're proud of, why having a short term memory is key to being a founder and the key marketing strategies they've used to help them grow.

Build Your Food Brand That Sells here www.foodbrandsthatsell.com

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Rebranding for Growth: Joyà's Story of Reinvention and Resilience in the Functional Wellness Category

Tue, 23 May 2023 11:25:08 GMT

Hear food founder Ruth Elnekave share the exciting story of Joyà. Discover how Ruth's personal health journey sparked the creation of this game-changing functional wellness brand and the career shift she made from lawyer to full time food founder. Join Ainsley & Ruth as they discuss what led to Joyà's recent rebrand, how they managed the rollout of the rebrand and why they decided to be in both retail and online. Since health is at the heart of everything Joyà does, you'll also hear how Ruth balances life and the demands of leading an expanding food brand. Tune in to hear how Joyà is changing the functional wellness space and how the mission behind it leads their decisions for growth.

Learn more about Joyà here - https://www.thejoyalife.com/

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Launching a European product in Canada

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:05:01 GMT

Great ideas are borderless. In this episode, learn how Caffi has been making the the french press experience more seamless. Joe shares the big shifts he made from when he first started to now that made getting into stores so much easier and how he's used what he's learned to expand across the country and build lasting relationships with his retail partners.

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To learn more about Caffi Canada visit - https://www.caffi.ca/

Learn how you can build a packaged food or beverage brand and avoid the costly mistakes that can come with it here - www.foodbrandsthatsell.com

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Connection & community to authentically grow

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:13:12 GMT

When food founder Lauren struggled to find a healthy cake for her baby's first birthday, she decided she'd create her own. She soon realized many other moms were also on the hunt for a healthy SmashCake they could feel good about giving their child and that's when she decided to take this idea and turn it into a business.

In this episode Lauren dives into why this idea of all the ideas she's had was the one she decided to turn into a viable business, how having the support of others has helped her manage the growth of the business and how building connection with her target audience has been a game changer for growth.

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To learn more about Bare Belly's SmashCake visit https://smashcakemix.com/

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Elevate the experience to transform an industry as a D2C brand

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:02:47 GMT

When best friends Ronit & Vida both found themselves struggling to conceive they had a lightbulb moment. Here they were, taking tons of vitamins everyday to improve fertility, yet the other part of the equation, the males in their lives weren't taking anything to improve their fertility. This lightbulb moment led them to create WeNatal and transform the prenatal industry. Not only from a supplementation side, but from how couples view conception from a mind and body perspective and how both men and women can improve their health to increase their chances of a healthy pregnancy.

In this episode hear the strategies that led to the successful launch of WeNatal and how these two friends work together to transform the prenatal and preconception industry.

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To learn more about WeNatal visit https://wenatal.com/

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Know your numbers

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:14 GMT

In this episode I breakdown how to not only understand the financials in your food business, but take charge of them. Step by step I walk you through understanding your profit, what to look at if your numbers aren't where you need them to be and my favorite tool to simply manage your numbers.

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Distributing the pharmaceutical industry

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:35 GMT

Your heartburn relief just got a makeover. After dealing with stomach issues for years, Food Founder Lucas, realized what he was taking for relief could use an upgrade. And so that’s what he did. Wonder Belly took the antacid and heartburn solutions that help so many people and cleaned up the ingredients, cleaned up the packaging, brought new flavors to the market and brought the branding into what we’d expect in 2022. Lucas shares how he took his pain and turned into into his purpose and how he’s been navigating a category run by industry giants.

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1,000 doors in 12 months

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:55 GMT

When Food Founder Vasa set out to create a Superfood Soda that gave people the soda flavors they love, he wasn’t playing around, even though having fun is clearly a huge part of how he runs his business. Hear how Vasa went all in on developing Perfy with a ‘Playing to Win’ mentality, how he infuses fun into his business and how he got Perfy into 1,000 doors in 12 months.

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What if your struggles were there to help you?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:59 GMT

Everyone faces struggles in their food or beverage business. It’s how you handle those struggles that makes all the difference.

Tune in to hear this counterintuitive approach to facing challenges that will not only change your business, it will transform your life.

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Deciding the Right Time to Go Full Time in Your Food Business With Endurance Tap

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:35 GMT

After running Endurance Tap as a side business for 5+ years something in the business finally signaled to Food Founder Patrick it was time to go full time in the business. The business needed a different level of support if it was going to grow if not now, then when would be the right time? Patrick shares how Endurance Tap has infiltrated a niche market delivering a product people couldn’t wait to get their hands on. Hear what Patrick wished he’d done earlier in the business and how Endurance Tap builds raving fans for the brand that help do the selling for them

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Being Agile, Working With Copackers and Lessons From Going Viral With Dripdash

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:10 GMT

Listening to market feedback and making brand led decisions has taken Dripdash to testing different brand names, multiple different product packages and even different distribution methods. By continuously testing and being agile to change based on the results they find, Dripdash now has a winning formula the founders, consumers and retailers feel great about. Food founder Or of Dripdash shares how being agile has led to Dripdash’s continued success and shares advice on working with co packers that can help you find your ideal co packer faster.

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7 Reasons Why Food Businesses Fail

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:15 GMT

In this solo episode I share 7 of the most common mistakes food founders make that can lead to their food business struggling or even failing all together. By avoiding these common pitfalls you can increase your chances of having a food brand that sells all while building the business and life you want. In this episode I also give you a new perspective on statistics every founder hears around how many businesses ‘fail’. The statistics everyone hears isn’t the full truth and so I expose what is actually happening behind the scenes when businesses ‘fail’.

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Building a Category, Brand Partnerships and Letting Obstacles Show You the Way With Catspring Yaupon

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:51 GMT

North America’s only native tea is being revitalized by Food founder Abianne Falla of Catspring Yaupon. Bringing awareness to and driving trial for youpon tea has come with many challenges but Abianne has allowed the obstacles she faces to see new ways of doing things. Strategic partnerships, giving back to the community and diversifying the type of accounts to focus on has allowed Catspring Yaupon to not only grow as a business but expand an entirely new category.

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What to Do Before You Launch and How to Win as a Frozen D2C Brand With Wonder Monday

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:12 GMT

Wonder Monday knew they had to figure out how to make shipping a frozen product directly to consumers’ homes work early on in if their healthy cheesecake was truly going to disrupt the frozen dessert category. Food founders Candace & Jonathan share their story of building a profitable D2C brand and what steps were taken before launching to make sure they had something people would actually pay for.

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Leveraging Your Network and Launching an NFT With Quokka Brew

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:46 GMT

Food Founder George Passintino is no stranger to entrepreneurship. Inside this episode he shares what’s been one thing that’s helped him with every new project he’s launched and what have been the keys to making his launch of Quokka Brew his most successful venture yet. Quakka Brew is also just about to launch an NFT and so we dive into why launching an NFT makes so much sense for the Quokka Brew brand and how launching an CPG NFT can drive sales, brand love and consumer connection.

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How Filling a Real Need Leads to Free Pr From the Most Influential People in Sport, Entertainment and Entrepreneurship

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:26 GMT

Food Founders Billie Cavallaro & Holly Heath knew from the first week in College they’d run a business together. 20+ years later, they’re doing just that and helping more people get their hands on clean labeled and real tasty Keto Milkshakes. After the duo realized how great they felt from going keto, they went on a mission to make this lifestyle more accessible to the masses. Their continued focus on creating a truly great product and helping as many people as possible see the benefits of Keto has led them to get free PR most companies only dream of.

Tune in to hear how these two food founders continue to get incredible PR, how they run a business together and how they stay focused and motivated through all the ups and downs and twists and turns that come with running a packaged food company.

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Equity Crowdfunding, Riding Industry Waves and Getting Innovation From Listening To Customers with The Bitter Housewife

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:11 GMT

Found Founder Genevive Brazelton went from selling to friends and family to now having over 100 investors and being sold all across the Pacific Northwest and shipping all across America. The Bitter Housewife started from the idea that drinking has no rules and that whether you’re making an alcoholic or alcohol free old fashion, you should be able to make it exactly as you want it. Today, not only does The Bitter Housewife sell its signature bitters, they sell Bitters & Soda, an oh-so delicious bitters and soda sparkling non alcoholic canned beverage that’s been taking the industry by storm. The idea for Bitters & Soda came from their most important asset, their customers. The willingness to be curious, listen and put an idea into motion paired with staying laser focused on industry trends led to the Bitter Housewife team being able to confidently launch Bitters and Soda in 2019 and now have it led the premade bitters and soda industry.

Tune in to hear how Genevive listened to her customers to get to a great new product and how a recent Equity Crowdfunding campaign not only gave them the investment they needed to expand their marketing and sales efforts but also forced them to level up how they do business.

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Moving to a Packaged Product to Bring Freedom From the Restaurant Industry

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:59 GMT

You can buy Big Mountain Foods in almost every major grocery store across Canada and you’re starting to find them all across the U.S. now too. This mother-daughter team didn’t get here overnight though. What started as a vegan restaurant in the ‘80’s has now become a leading vegan packaged food company and one of the only vegan and allergen-free companies in the market.

Food Founder Jasmine Bryne shares how Big Mountain Foods moved to the packaged food industry as a way to free themselves from the grind of owning a restaurant. They’ve since expanded with a wide range of vegan products, have a 70,000 square foot facility, and are recognized as a leading brand in the vegan food space. Tune in to hear the 20+ year journey this mother-daughter team has taken and where they’re headed next.

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The #1 Myth Behind Successful Packaged Food Brands

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:36 GMT

In this episode I share the #1 myth most food founders believe. This one myth keeps great products from becoming the brands that can really become and keeps food founders struggling for far longer than they need to. If you’re ready to understand how the food industry REALLY works, this is for you. In this episode I also share the #1 thing you can do right now to break through this myth and move your business forward.

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PR and guerilla marketing to launch a brand with Pricklee Cactus Water

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:11 GMT

Dressing up as a giant cactus wasn’t exactly what food founder Kun Yang thought he’d be doing on his off hours from his day job, but that’s exactly what Kun and his cofounders have been doing to introduce Pricklee Cactus Water to the market. And it’s been working. Pricklee has gained national coverage, has created the start of a cult following and is making strides to be the first major player in what they see as the next wave of healthy beverages - Cactus Water. Kun opens up about running a food business with friends, getting uncomfortable to get the word out and how being laser focused has helped them launch and grow Pricklee to a point where he’s ready to quit his day job and go full time in the business.

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Building an exclusive brand with Loki

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:12 GMT

In 4 months 3 friends with unique skills and connections came together to bring Loki, an Enhanced Seltzer to the market. Seeing the rise of hard seltzers and the rise of mind enhancing products, the trio came together to bring the first of its kind to the market. Owning a creative agency by day, Food Founder Harji Singh knows the power of a great brand. And that’s exactly what Loki has focused on from day one when it comes to introducing Loki to the market and growing it across the U.S. Hear how Loki has used the constraints the market has on an enhanced seltzer like theirs to double down on building exclusivity around the brand and introducing the product to people through word of mouth and events.

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How alignment, feelings and clarity are driving national growth for Simply Buck

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:58 GMT

Food Founders Peter and Jason of Simply Buck know what it means to feel aligned. And misaligned. Everything they do inside Simply Buck, a buckwheat based non -dairy milk and gelato brand is guided by how they can feel aligned to their core mission and themselves as founders. By knowing what is and isn’t aligned and trusting the process, the windy entrepreneurship road has led them to many exciting places. And they’re just getting started. Tune in to hear how to lean in when it feels uncomfortable, how to run a food company with a partner and how they’ve been growing throughout Canada case by case all while staying aligned to themselves and their vision.

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Stop Being Vanilla

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:23 GMT

In this episode, I share what it means to have a ‘vanilla’ brand. Not just in terms of what it looks like visually, but also what it means for your bottom line. I don’t want you to have a vanilla brand. I want you to be the boldest flavor of the bunch...in whatever way makes sense for you and your business. Tune in to learn how to not be a vanilla brand but instead have a brand that stands out and sells more. I share examples of what this really looks like in action including how I did this for my own coffee company and the exercises I take brands through so they can create a bold non-vanilla brand.

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Business & life integration with Coastal Coffee

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:24 GMT

Like many food founders, Ben started Coastal Coffee to have the freedom of being his own boss and creating the life he wanted. Ben’s continued to have his work and life integrated together so he can spend time with his family, support his community and enjoy life while growing his business. In this episode hear how Coastal Coffee has balanced work and life over the years, how they’ve had to pivot the business to overcome the challenges the world has faced in 2020 and 2021, and how new product innovation has brought the business back to its roots while innovating how people enjoy coffee.

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Can Your Business Have Purpose & Profit?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:50:22 GMT

When Food Founder Josh started out his business he was looking to make an impact with his business. He didn’t think profit could come along with purpose, but over the years, he’s been able to see how profit and purpose can work together. And when they do work together, the impact can be far greater than either or on their own. Hear how Agricycle is creating profit and purpose and transforming the lives of entire communities and how he’s been flexible in changing the course of the business to bring his bigger vision to life.

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From Farming to Packaged Food Company With Family Farmstead A2 Milk

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:30 GMT

Food Founder Tom McGrath is one of the few American farmers serving up Organic, Grassfed A2 milk to his community. Being a farmer first and packaged food producer second, Tom shares what it’s like breaking into a new category of a very established part of the food industry and how to manage growth and the challenges that come with it.

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How to Know When to Keep Pushing Forward With Revolution Gelato

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:11 GMT

Food Founder Jared Olkin of Revolution Gelato is no stranger to the frozen dessert aisle. His mom owned a scoop shop when he was growing up and much of his youth was spent there. When Jared turned to a plant-based diet, ice cream was naturally one of the first things he wanted to make sure he could enjoy with his new lifestyle. Jared shares the entrepreneurial highs and lows every entrepreneur goes through and opens up about questioning if he was going to keep pushing forward on his dream to bring Revolution Gelato to more people, or to call it quits and move on to something new.

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Preparing for a Successful Food Founder Journey

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:15 GMT

Like going to any destination, having a plan on how to get there and preparing for the journey makes things a whole lot easier. And more enjoyable too. The journey to having a food brand that sells is no different. There are tools that can make your journey easier and more successful. Without these tools, it’s like trying to search for a painting on the side of a building without having a flashlight. Impossible, no. Would it be a heck of a lot easier with a flashlight? Of course. This episode is like the flashlight you need to find what it is you’re searching for in the dark so your journey can be so much easier.

One tool I mention in this episode that can make your life a heck of a lot easier is having a Sell Sheet that actually sells your product. Get your premade Sell Sheet templates along with a lesson on what to actually put on this important document for 84% off here https://www.ainsleymoir.com/sellsheets

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Starting a Business to Be More Present For Your Family With Poppy’s Handcrafted Popcorn

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:03 GMT

Food Founder Ginger Murphy from Poppy’s Handcrafted Popcorn started her business so she could spend more time with her family. She didn’t know the food industry at the beginning and she hadn’t been perfecting her popcorn recipe for years at that point either. What she did know was that she wanted to own a business that would allow her to be there for her family. With that vision, Ginger landed on an idea she felt confident she could bring to life better than anyone else. She didn’t know exactly how to do it at the beginning, but she was vulnerable in asking for help. She was committed to finding the ways to make it work and she surrounded herself with people who wanted to be on the popcorn mission she was on.

7 years later, Poppy’s employs 40 people, is distributed in over 1,000 locations all across North America, and is having record-breaking years. If you’ve ever not been sure where to start, have questioned if you should give up, or wondered what it takes to turn your dream into a reality, Ginger’s story is going to light you up and fill you with inspiration.

Learn more about Poppy’s Handcrafted Popcorn here www.poppyhandcraftedpopcorn.com

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Gelato That’s Good For the Body & The Planet With Sacred Serve

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:58 GMT

Food Founder Kailey Donewald from Sacred Serve Plant-Based Gelato shares how by first healing herself, she was inspired to help heal others. Sacred Serve intentionally uses the best ingredients to give gelato lovers healing and health benefits inside every scoop. Kailey shares what led to the inspiration behind Sacred Serve, how she had an intentional focus on sustainability and how they were able to launch the first fully sustainable ice cream package. Sacred Serve has grown from an idea to a top recognized plant-based gelato company in under 4 years. After listening to this episode, you’ll understand some of the key factors that lead to its success.

Learn more about Sacred Serve Plant-Based Gelato here www.sacredserve.com

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Deciding to Go Big or Stay Small With Tiffinday

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:23 GMT

For Food Founder Seema Pabari of Tiffinday, success isn’t just about business growth. Success is about giving back to people, the planet and making a profit. Giving back is built right into Tiffinday and it’s making an impact in her local Toronto community. Seema shares how the business has evolved and changed over the last decade and how she now needs to make the critical decision of going big or staying small.

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When to Be Firm vs. When to Be Flexible With Acari Fish

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:23 GMT

Food Founder Mike Mitchell of Acari Fish didn’t set out to start a packaged food company. He set out to create jobs, solve an invasive fish problem and educate people about the Devil Fish itself. An upcycled Devil Fish El Diablito Jerky was the result. Mike shares how Acari Fish has stayed laser focused on its ultimate goal of upcycling the invasive Devil Fish to enable farmers and communities to prosper. It has not been a straight path forward for Acari Fish, but still, they continue to move forward with their end goal in mind.

Learn more about Acari Fish here www.acarifish.com

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Top 5 Lessons From Food Founders

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:57 GMT

To celebrate episode 50 of the Food Founders Podcast I’m breaking down the 5 most talked about themes on the show so far. Every episode is loaded with tons of great insights and there’s been a few themes that have emerged that I want to make sure you haven’t overlooked.

Tune in to hear 5 key themes that have come up over the past 50 episodes.

Tune into these past episodes I reference on the podcast that do a great job of showcasing one or more of these 5 themes I break down.

Episode 1 - The key to product success? Get early feedback with Eat Nice Foods

Episode 4 - Surrounding yourself with the right people with Nine Spoons Soups

Episode 5 - How Ugly Drinks is disrupting the beverage industry

Episode 10 - Why being nimble is key to your success with Lumen

Episode 16 - 300% year over year growth with sustainability at the heart of it all

Episode 17 - Relaunch and revamp your product until it sticks

Episode 29 - Not taking no for an answer, finding aligned partners and running business with your spouse

Episode 32 - How an aligned brand brings more sales, ease & joy with Black Sheep Teas

Episode 33 - How Form Nutrition has their values drive their business

Episode 40 - Doubling Down on Local To Drive Growth

Episode 49 - Finding inspiration outside the food industry with Oh My Gum!

Other great recap episodes to help you grow your business include

Episode 31 - 5 Pillars to Food Brands That Sell

Episode 15 - BMS Approach to Successful Food Businesses

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Finding inspiration outside the food industry with Oh My Gum!

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:55 GMT

Food Founder Malak Ben Hmeda of Oh My GUm! never worked in the food industry before. But, she saw a gap in the market that needed to be filled. A better -for -you, plant based, plastic free gum with a chic brand and lasting taste was nowhere to be found when she wanted one, and so, like every great entrepreneur, she went out and created it herself. Malak shares her secret to quickly being able to navigate the packaged food industry and how she found her brand inspiration outside of the food industry so she could truly disrupt the gum category.

Learn more about Oh My Gum! here www.ohmygum.com

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Removing middlemen, giving back and living your mission with Vahdam Tea

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:15 GMT

Vahdam Tea’s values and brand come across in everything they do. Starting with the supply chain and making its way all the way through its social causes. Food Founder Bala Sarda’s commitment to quality, transparency and enriching the lives of those who enjoy and create Vahdam Teas is apparent across the entire company. Bala shares why having a brand purpose is crucial to success, how to know when to stop what you’re doing and go back to the drawing board and how to make an impact through products. After hearing Bala’s commitments to impact and quality you’ll understand why Vahdam Teas are one of Oprah’s favorite things and why Ellen DeGeneres and so many others from all walks of life not only enjoy Vahdam Tea, but want to be a part of the mission they’re on.

Learn more about Vahdam Teas here https://www.vahdamteas.com/

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Have your brand embody your values with Badass Water Company

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:11 GMT

For Food Founder Adi Chhabr, finding the right product to win in the market with was a mission he set himself on in 2020. Adi is no stranger to launching companies and brands but this time, he was determined to find the one that allowed his values to shine through and have those values easily connect with consumers across the globe. Adi shares the journey Badass Water Company is on and how they are using unconventional marketing tactics and embodying thinking big to create brand evangelists for their direct to consumer water company. Not only is Badass Water Company a delicious, smooth and refreshing high quality water, it’s empowering people from all walks of life. We truly are all a badass in some way. Adi shares entrepreneurial mindsets and skillsets that have helped him and will surely help any new or experienced food or beverage founder on their unique journey too.

Learn more about Badass Water Company here https://badasswatercompany.com/

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How Forever Brazen is Pioneering Women’s Health

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:00:50 GMT

For Food Founder™ Kirsten Karchmer Forever Brazen isn’t just about having great products that provide real results for people. It’s about pioneering a new approach to women’s health all around personalization. Kirsten shares how she’s taken an integrative approach to health to provide products that deliver real (sometimes life changing) results for women in a personalized way. Kirsten shows food founders what it’s like to live your life on purpose, create a brand that makes an impact and how to live your values both inside and outside of your company. Forever Brazen is on a mission to change women’s health and in this episode you see how she’s working to make that possible and what some of the mindset principles are that help her bring such an important goal to life.

Learn more about how Kirsten is pioneering women’s health through Forever Brazen, Conceivable and her Book all around helping women understand their periods

Forever Brazen https://www.foreverbrazen.com/

Conceivable https://www.conceivable.com/

Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. https://amzn.to/3ekZDxW

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3 reasons you're hearing no from wholesale accounts

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:13 GMT

Why are you hearing no from wholesale accounts? More importantly, how do you start to hear yes more often. In this solo episode I share some of the top reasons you aren’t getting listed in stores and how to change that around so you can get on more shelves, in more homes and make more money in your packaged food business. These reasons aren’t what you always think and if you aren’t hearing as many yeses as you’d like, chances are you might be doing one of these 3 things.

I’ve created a free guide to help you learn about 10 reasons you’re hearing no and how to hear yes instead. Grab it at www.turnnotoyesguide.com

In the episode I reference episode 35 that what Black Sheep Teas did to start hearing more yeses in their business and how things got easier for them. Listen to episode 35 How an aligned brand brings more sales, ease & joy with Black Sheep Tea‪s‬ here http://apple.co/3rzfjBy

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Raising money, resilience and rebranding with Renewal Mill

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:02 GMT

Renewal Mill is making upcycling easier. For consumers, for suppliers and for the entire upcycle community. Food Founder Caroline Cotto shares how Renewal Mill has worked to not only sell a product to consumers, but also to other manufacturers who can use the product as an ingredient. As the company has grown its focus has shifted to new branding, raising capital and expanding the team’s overall mindset and goals.

Learn more about Renewal Mill here https://www.renewalmill.com/

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The different stages of growth with Jennifer's Homemade

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:00:54 GMT

Ever wondered “how on earth do I get from being a small scale producer to being in 1,000+ stores all across the country?”. Hear Food Founder Jennifer Behar from Jennifer’s Homemade share how she went from taking a family favo(ur)rite recipe to the masses. Jennifer shares what success and struggle look like at different stages of the journey and how she’s been able to stay grounded throughout it all as she continues to grow Jennifer’s Homemade.

Learn more about Jennifer’s Homemade here https://jennifershomemade.com/

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How passion & patience helped launch upcycled soda brand Up To Good Energy

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:45 GMT

Food Founder™ Lars Oltmanns is no stranger to the food industry. But, the inspiration for Up to Good Energy came from someone with far less experience in the food world; Lars’ young son. After being reminded how important sustainability is for our planet and our future, Lars created Up to Good Energy, an upcycled better for you sustainable clean energy beverage. Lars opens up about the early setbacks he experienced trying to launch in 2020 and his current launch plan as he officially brings Up To Good Energy to the market in winter of 2021.

Learn more about Up To Good Energy here https://uptogoodenergy.com/

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Why your brand needs an enemy

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:07 GMT

If you want your band to stand out, it needs to do so boldly. And having an enemy is part of that. By having a clear enemy to your brand (and this does NOT mean calling other brands out) you can highlight to your consumers and retailers why you are the solution they’re looking for. Even the most gentle, loving and inclusive brand needs an enemy (and can easily call theirs out in a way that’s on brand for them too).

If you want to build a food brand that stands out, sells more and turns your customers into advocates, I want to invite you to join Food Brands That Sell™ while it’s open. My signature program walks you through my tried and tested framework that will help you build a food brand you, consumers and retailers love and gives you a framework to navigate the packaged food industry. Learn more and join now at www.FoodBrandsThatSell.com

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Doubling down on local to drive growth with Pat’s Granola

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:25 GMT

Pat’s Granola started like so many others. A mother saw the need to sustain her family as they were on the go needing something healthy, delicious and portable. Years later, that desire to nurture led to not only feeding Pat’s family, but today, it means Pat’s Granola can feed families across Ohio and the entire country. Pat has focused on getting her brand to connect locally and connect with the right people for her business. This focus has led to new and exciting opportunities, has led to growth of her brand and has allowed Pat to see what her family always saw was possible from her.

Pat’s Granola is a story that proves it’s never too late to start, you don’t need to be everywhere, but instead you can win using the power of focus and it's a story of positivity and possibility.

Grab you Pat’s Granola here https://patsgranola.com/

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Know your numbers, charge more and work less with Canele Gourmet

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:58 GMT

When Maile posted for design help on Craigslist, she never thought she’d get someone who could help her make sense of the finances, become her business partner and life partner. Canele Gourmet seemed busy and ‘successful’ on the outside, but after her new found business partner Percy looked at what was really going on inside the business, it became apparent to them both, the business wasn’t making very much money and the way things were going, it wouldn’t be sustainable for much longer.

Percy developed a system to help Canele Gourmet get a hold of its finances, charge more, work less and truly become financially successful in the business.

This episode is for you if you don’t think you’re good with numbers but want to find an easy way to get ahold of them and if you want to learn how to grow by working less in your business.

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Standing for more than just your product with Ryze Mushroom Coffee

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:55 GMT

Food Founder Andrée Werner & her cofounder launched their direct to consumer Mushroom Coffee Blend, Ryze at the beginning of 2020, not even knowing how much people would need what their product and their brand stands for. Health and mindfulness are at the heart of this company, two things consumers are looking for more and more. Hear how Ryze has bootstrapped their way into the growing mushroom coffee market and why they have integrated a text based journaling app into their business.

Learn more about Ryze Mushroom Coffee here https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/

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Boreal Botanicals on why your food is only one piece of your success

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:00:35 GMT

Food Founders Andreas & Mike from Boreal Botanicals share how they’ve launched and grown their medicinal mushroom, sparkling beverage company. Born out of a love of everything fungi and looking for a replacement to alcohol, the two brought together their complimentary skills of food development and marketing to bring this brand to life. It took two years of building the brand and the business behind the scenes on the side. In that time they were able to develop a clean, functional beverage they feel great about, get national listings online and instore across Canada, including in Whole Foods, and they’re now looking to quickly expand into America.

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My unconventional approach to year end reviews and 2021 planning

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:00:50 GMT

In this solo episode I share my unconventional approach to year end reviews and future planning. For me, this includes really looking at what happened this past year to help me see just how far I’ve come and identify who I was being to hit the milestones I’ve been proud of and that have helped me grow. From here, I’m then able to see what I want to accomplish in the year to come in all areas of my life and define who I need to be to make that happen.

This is not a business only review and plan. This is a life and business review and plan because the two are connected. And who you are being in one area, shows up in other areas too. Make sure not to just go through this episode, but really, do the work laid out in this episode. Feel free to tag me while you’re working on your review over on Instagram @ainsleymoir. I love to see what you’re working on to help you grow into the food founder you are destined to be.

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Dietician turned functional food founder

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:29 GMT

Ladybird Provisions began between two friends and one great idea. Hear food founder Sarah Rious share how two female co-founders launched a new type of product to a category while being a mom or a mom in the making at that.

Check out Ladybird Provisions here https://www.ladybirdprovisions.com/

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How Form Nutrition has their values drive their business

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:51 GMT

Food Founders Natalia Bojanic from Form Nutrition shares how having strong values built into the business has allowed them to make an impact and grow. This plant based supplement company truly has their brand lead every aspect of their business including, being a certified B Corporation, giving back to causes they believe in, removing plastic from their products, using only the best ingredients and deciding who to work with and how to grow. Natalia shares how intentionally having your brand bleed into everything you do makes business easier without sacrificing growth or the impact you want to make as a founder.

Check out Form Nutrition here https://formnutrition.com/

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How an aligned brand brings more sales, ease & joy with Black Sheep Teas

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:46 GMT

Food Founder Renee Kaylor shares how she’s intentionally built her artisanal, handcrafted tea brand to align to her values and how by doing so, everything has become easier in her business. Renee opens up about how sales became easier and how she found more joy in what she was doing once she got clear about her brand and how to have that consistently show up in the world. Renee talks about how she’s found a way to not have to push so much in her business, but instead, create space for what’s possible. If you’re wondering how to have a brand that’s aligned with your values and how find more joy in what you’re doing, you’re going to love Renee’s story.

Learn more about Black Sheep Tea here https://www.blacksheepteas.com/

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5 Pillars to Food Brands That Sell

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

People don’t buy products. They buy brands. In this episode I share with you my Food Brands That Sell™ Success Map so you can build a brand and not just a product. This is the formula I use to build brands that sell and in this solo episode I’m going to walk you through the 5 Pillars to having a Food Brand That Sell™. I also share with you my answer to when people reach out asking for me to look at their packaging wanting feedback on their brand and why your visual brand is the final piece of your brand strategy puzzle. If you are new to creating a food brand, or are not having the success you know your product deserves, this episode will give you clarity on what’s missing as you’ve been building your business and your brand and what to do next about it.

The Food Brands That Sell™ program is now open! Join at www.FoodBrandsThatSell.com

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How a new brand look made selling a whole lot easier

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:25 GMT

Food Founders Angela Millin & Mamma Millin not only make delicious treats you can enjoy completely guilt free, they also continuously make lemonade out of lemons. This mother and daughter team share how they manage running a business together, how 2020 has forced them to change how they go to market and how growing the brand became easier than ever with a refreshed lifestyle brand look.

Check out PureBatch here https://purebatch.com/

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Not taking no for an answer, finding aligned partners and running business with your spouse

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:59 GMT

For husband and wife team Tim & Sue Kraus from Mammoth Creameries they couldn’t imagine running a business with anyone other than your spouse. The two share how blind trust in eachother and in others has led them to work successfully together, bring on the right people to help them grow and push through even the most challenging times. What started as a kitchen recipe as a result of type 1 diabetes now lines store shelves in every state in the country - bringing the cleanest label ice cream to everyone who’s in search of it. Mammoth Creameries share how a clean product with a mission and a passionate team can not only change the lives of its founders, but of people who can enjoy the product from across the country too

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Resourcefulness, Passion and Purpose to Fuel Growth

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:36:11 GMT

After finding herself overworked and overstressed, Food Founder Megan Riggs quit her ‘good on paper’ job to discover what she really wanted to do. What first led to a juice company eventually led to the creation of Crunchy Hydration, a line of function beverages to help calm and energize you, using ancient principles and adaptogen ingredients.

Megan shares how sharing her story and the mission she is on has helped her find comanufacturing partners, lead to sales and has allowed her to live her purpose. You’ll also hear how Megan stays balanced and grounded while still going all in on her business.

Learn more about Crunchy Hydration here https://crunchyhydration.com/

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Launch a product to solve your own problem

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:16:14 GMT

Food Founder™ Renee Volchko shares how her regular life of adventure and healthy eating led to the birth of the idea for Super Salad Bar™. Numerous prototypes later, she went to market with something that is transforming the bar category.

Renee shares how she’s worked over the years to flex her creativity muscle to help her evaluate good ideas from not so great ones and what eventually led her to go all in on Super Salad Bar. She also shares how being open has led to much of her success and I highlight what I think one of her other super powers as a food founder is.

Check out Super Salad Bar at www.supersaladbar.com

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3 Reasons To Focus On Branding Before Sales

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:30:00 GMT

In this solo episode I share 3 big reasons to focus on branding if you want to drive more sales for your business. Your brand will help you get on your dream retailers shelves and fly right off of them and this episode will show you how and why to do that. If you have a great product but have been going to market with JFN branding, tune in to see why branding is the solution to your sales problem.

In this episode I share that your brand is just one reason wholesale accounts might be saying no to listing your product. Discover the other reasons why you might be hearing no by downloading the Free 10 Reasons Wholesale Buyers Say No To Listing Your Product and How to Have Them Say Yes (Without Needing To Bargain, Plea or Harass Them) at www.TurnNoToYesGuide.com

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Using your food product for a larger purpose

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Your product can do more than just feed people. It can inform people, bring people together and educate them about causes and give them hope. Hear Food Founder Melis from Ruya share how she’s using the power of coffee and chocolate to educate people about different cultures and inspire people to live the great American dream.

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Building a food business with friends

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Hear how Food Founder Chris from Hot Sauce for Everyone has managed growing slowly, steadily and thoughtfully with friends. Chris shares how the company has managed to gain loyal fans, build a look and feel people are drawn to and how they’ve been able to understand who their brand is and isn’t. Chris shares how a group of friends came together to build a food company where everyone can lean into their strengths to make the entire business stronger as a whole.

Learn more about Hot Sauce for Everyone here https://hotsauceforeveryone.com/

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What makes decision making easier with Matt & Steve’s

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Food Founder Matt from Matt & Steve’s shares how two young bartenders wanted to make a beloved Canadian drink even better. He shares how they went coast to coast showcasing to potential customers how their product was better than what they were currently using. The company has not only revolutionized the way consumers enjoy this Canadian classic drink, they’ve also continued to bring line extensions to support their mission.

Hear what’s made decision making easier for the company and how they’ve continued to grow sustainably over the years.

Learn more about Matt & Steve’s here https://can.mattandsteve.com/

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The advantages of being a small food business with Kuli Kuli

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:30:00 GMT

When your product is bigger than you, it’s incredible what you can accomplish. Hear Food Founder Lisa of Kuli Kuli share how her desire to help a community in Africa led her to start Kuli Kuli. It wasn’t an overnight business. And it took her day job boss to push her out of the nest to go full time into the business. But now, it’s lining grocery store shelves and opening up the entire Moringa market.

Learn more about Kuli Kuli here https://www.kulikulifoods.com/

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Refreshing an outdated category with Kindroot™

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Ideas come from anywhere. In this case, it came from being stuck in an airport. Hear from Food Founder Alisa of Kindroot on how she saw the need for her Adaptogem product in the tired lozenge market. Alisa shares how her brand has been at the heart of her business and how that’s led to lifestyle retailers reaching out to her in an unsuspecting way to list the Kindroot products in their stores.

Learn more about Kindroot here https://www.kindroot.com/

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Is the future of food under the sea?

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Food Founder CBM is revolutionizing our food system through Kelp. Not only does this superfood do wonders for the body, it does wonders for the planet and those involved in the supply chain too. Hear how Akua used crowdfunding to not only finance their growth, but also create a loyal fan base of Kelpers. Creating a new category of food products isn’t easy, but it sure can be worth it, especially when it’s for a brighter food future. Hear how Akua is doing just that.

Learn more about Akua here https://akua.co/

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Lessons from 40+ years in the food industry

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:30:12 GMT

This food founder story starts in a candy factory. Moves into an airstream and now is in every natural food store you know.

Food Founder Joel from Edward & Sons shares his 40+ year journey in the food industry. Joel shares what led to his decision to not manufacture products, but instead import and market them under a trusted family brand. In this podcast we talk about how to ride the waves of the food and beverage industry, how to keep putting out products you believe in and a different approach to looking at growth.

Learn more about Edward & Sons here https://store.edwardandsons.com/

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Mindset of a Food Founder

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:40:33 GMT

Being a pastry chef and not having a business degree, the food part came easy. Finding mentors, learning from other food founders, taking time outside of the business, and some good old fashioned hustle DNA has helped the Empowered Cookie stay the course as they’ve grown the business.

Food Founder Natalia Barr shares the journey of what it’s been like to launch in the competitive better for you cookie industry. We dive into the lessons she’s learnt along the way and what keeps her motivated, focused and on track in the good times and the tough times as she grow her food company.

Natalia shares why delegating, hiring for what you don’t know and surrounding yourself with the right people can help you fast track your food business success.

Learn more about the Empowered Cookie here https://www.empoweredcookie.com/

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Relaunch and revamp your product until it sticks

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:39:52 GMT

The idea came in the midst of a marathon. 10 years later, the company has gone through numerous different names and product lines, always delivering on the idea of personalized nutrition

Food Founder Mark Yount of My Match shares the journey of how the company has had a number of different products over the years all to support the same big vision of personalized nutrition. Mark shares how by being rigid in some areas and flexible in others, they’ve been able to continue to grow and evolve to deliver what the market wants.

In this episode you’ll be reminded food business success is not a straight line forward, but instead a windy road, driven by the market, retailers, competition and consumers.

Learn more about My Match here https://mymatchbar.com/

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300% year over year growth with sustainability at the heart of it all

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:20:58 GMT

Food Founder Bella Hughes share how Shaka Tea has been able to grow their business, focus on sustainability and still offer a better for you, delicious and affordable beverage for all.

Bella shares how she was able to bring the Hawaii native plant of mamaki to the masses through Shaka Tea and what the early stages of the company looked like. Before there was national distribution. Before there were investors. Just a family that wanted to bring the nutritious and delicious mamaki tea leaf to America.

Learn more about Shaka Tea here https://www.shakatea.com/

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BMS Approach to Successful Food Businesses

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:22:51 GMT

This solo episode shares Ainsley's BMS Approach to launching, growing and scaling food and beverage companies. Ainsley shares how this approach to running a food company is what many brands overlook and as a result, their businesses don't reach the heights they want.

Success leaves clues and Ainsley points you to some of these clues in this final episode of Season 1 of the Food Founders Podcast.

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5th generation maple farmers bring innovation to the beverage category

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:00:18 GMT

Food Founder Chas Smith from SAP! Beverages shares how a family tradition of serving maple to the Vermont region eventually led them to being featured on Shark Tank and lining Whole Foods shelves. Hear this found founder story of how a family business grew and evolved over the years and how the company stayed tapped in to what consumer's wanted and needed.

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Gain a loyal following in a niche market

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:18 GMT

Food Founder Steven Williams from TranzFuse shares how they've niched down to own a unique segment of the hydration space and how they've put a stake in the ground around why they're better than all the other hydration alternatives. Steve shares great advice for food founders who are looking to compete in a competitive industry, how to work on owning a niche and how to grow a beverage brand.

Check out TranzFuse https://tranzlabs.com/products/tranzfuse

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How this food company runs 100% on solar power

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:23 GMT

Hear Food Founder Sabine Schoenknecht from Lucky Bee Homestead share how they've been able to run their business through the use of 100% solar energy, how they delight customers with a wide range of skus and why you should always chase your dreams.

Check out Lucky Bee Homestead here

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Restaurant recipe to lining grocery store shelves

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:58 GMT

Food Founder Mariam Elghani shares the journey of how Garlic Goodness went from a beloved dip at her family's restaurant to now lining grocery store shelves. Mariam opens up about how she's managing growth and distribution and how she's learned to not focus on serving everyone with her product, but instead, focus on those who she knows loves it.

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Why being nimble is key to your success with Lumen

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:00:21 GMT

Hear Food Founder Yasir Hashim from Lumen share how this company has constantly stayed plugged into what their customers want, how they've had to pivot their products and their launches and how they're creating a whole new category in the wellness beverage space.

Lumen talks about some core elements that lead to successful food founders and gives advice that will help your business grow no matter what stage you're at.

Check out Lumen here - https://www.drinklumen.com/

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Start before you're ready with Georgian Bay Spirits

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Hear Food Founder Tim Keenleyside from Georgian Bay Spirits share the journey of how he went from having an idea for a brand to pitching it before it was ready. Tim shares how Georgian Bay Spirits has been able to grow by surrounding themselves with great people and how a single piece of PR lead to the brand going viral.

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Starting for the right reasons

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Food Founder Kamlesh Korat shares the early stages of growth for Munchy Pops. He dives into why starting for the right reasons is so important and how they're managing production and growth right now.

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Turning problems into profits with MilkBliss

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:46 GMT

Hear Food Founder Jessica Ciraulo from MilkBliss share how by solving a need in her own life, she was able to create a product and a brand that helps moms all across the country. Jessica shares what's helped her grow her business and what's up next for this growing company.

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Moving from natural to mainstream with Nud Fud

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:45 GMT

Hear Food Founder Julia Cirouac share how Nud Fud has moved from the natural to mainstream grocery channel, and what she wishes she'd done earlier in her food founder journey.

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How Ugly Drinks is disrupting the beverage industry

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:21 GMT

Food Founder Hugh Thomas shares how Ugly Drinks is disrupting the largest sectors of the beverage industry. Hear how they've managed becoming an international beverage brand, how they've deeply connect with consumers every step of the way and how purpose fuels everything they do.

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The key to product success? Get early feedback with Eat Nice Foods

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:34 GMT

Paul Cantagallio shares the Food Founder journey of Eat Nice Foods and how they're bringing flexitarian families together for meal time. Hear how Eat Nice Foods got early feedback from consumers that lead to a winning product formula and how they're tackling the next stage of business growth - raising capital.

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Why cash is king when you're growing your food business with Snoooze

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:18 GMT

Hear Rick Ross from Snoooze share how the company is revolutionizing the sleep industry and what they're doing to manage their growth and profitability. From constantly testing the product with consumers, to delivering it in the package that delivers on the brand message, Snoooze is building not just a product but a whole new category.

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How leading with heart took Mother Raw from 300 to 5,500 stores in 3 years

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Leading with heart is at the core of how Kristi Knowles has led the growth of Mother Raw. Through her leadership, this small and nimble team has been able to build a breakthrough brand and grow from 300-5,500 stores in 3 short years. Hear the challenges they've had to overcome to reach this growth and how they're managing this next phase of growth.

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Surrounding yourself with the right people with Nine Spoons Soups

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:02 GMT

Food Founders Jennifer Ferone & Joe Becker share how they're bringing a family recipe to market through Nine Spoons Soups. Hear how they got early traction from retailers, what partnerships helped them grow and who they have been as a team to bring this delicious tasting product into a full scale business.

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Welcome to the Food Founders Podcast

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:00:42 GMT

Welcome to the Food Founders Podcast! In this episode you'll hear why this is THE podcast for packaged food and beverage companies that want to launch, grow or scale their brand. You'll hear why the show was started, some background about your host, Ainsley Moir and what to expect from upcoming episodes.

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