Food Founders® Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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/

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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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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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