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PastryBase
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Baking Mixes & Kits |
PastryBase is a woman-owned small business located in Richmond, VA, founded by Pastry Chef Jill Donaldson. We create all-natural, vegan and gluten-free Baking Mixes & Baking Kits which contain our mixes, unique pastry tools, and natural decorations such as sprinkles dyed with vegetable colorants and organic fondant; essentially, everything you need to bake a fun seasonal dessert in a box! Jill's passion for baking began with her grandmother Lilly, and after years in the food industry, she aimed to make baking accessible for everyone, regardless of skill level or dietary restrictions. |
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Affordable |
pastrybase.com |
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Cometeer
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Coffee |
Cometeer was founded to make coffee better so you can make your coffee better. The idea was sparked by cofounder Matt Roberts who wanted to create a way for anyone to make an exceptional cup of coffee at home. After experimenting with flash-freezing coffee, Cometeer was born, aiming to capture the complete flavor profile of just-brewed, artisanal coffee in a flash-frozen capsule, holding onto that freshness until ready to brew. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
cometeer.com |
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Fiorella's Market
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Food Products |
Fiorella's Market offers a range of high-quality sauces and apparel, focusing on authentic flavors and customer satisfaction. |
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Affordable |
fiorellasmarket.com |
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Donutful
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Food |
Donutful was created to provide high quality, great tasting donuts made with 100% real ingredients and without any junk. The brand emphasizes simplicity and joy in their products, aiming to deliver delicious treats that make people happy. |
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Affordable |
donutful.com |
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peppertuxfarms
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Value for Money |
Budget |
peppertuxfarms.com |
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BUBLUV
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Bubble Tea |
BUBLUV was founded by Diana Ark Chen, a fourth generation Asian American who wanted to create healthier versions of her favorite Asian foods and drinks, starting with bubble tea. After years of experience in the food industry, she developed BUBLUV Bubble Tea to provide a better-for-you alternative that is delicious and guilt-free. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
bubluv.com |
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Loco Coffee
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Beverages |
Loco Coffee was founded by Dan and Sean, who wanted to create a better-for-you coffee that people can feel good about drinking. They experimented with various ingredients and discovered that cold brew coffee mixed with coconut water was the perfect combination. Their journey began at a local Boston crossfit competition where they sold out of their first batch of coffee, confirming that there was a demand for healthier coffee options. Over the years, they have continually refined their product to ensure it meets their vision of great taste with simple ingredients. |
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Affordable |
drinklococoffee.com |
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Tom & Jenny's
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Candy |
Tom & Jenny met in college, founded a non-profit together, and got married years later. In her first years as a dentist, Dr. Jenny saw her patients struggle with sugar-free or low-carb candies and snacks that tasted awful, failed to satisfy cravings, and were packed with artificial ingredients. As someone with a serious sweet tooth herself, she could sympathize. So Jenny set out to create candy she could feel good about sharing, right from her own kitchen. With her husband Tom, she cooked countless test batches to create the perfect combination of flavors and ingredients that work for a keto-friendly, low-carb, low-sugar lifestyle! Along the way they found their first mentor Chef Michael Laiskonis, a recipient of the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef award and twice named one of the '10 Best Pastry Chefs in America.' Today, Tom & Jenny have graduated from the home kitchen to a large scale manufacturing facility. They are enjoying growing their family business along with their two small daughters, in Durham, NC. |
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Affordable |
tomandjennys.com |
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Otamot Foods
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Food Products |
Otamot was created by accident. I simply wanted to make one healthier meal, one night, for my daughter Evelyn. So instead of making a regular pizza sauce, I added in a bunch of veggies, and she loved it. That inspired me to create the most nutritious, delicious, and versatile line of tomato sauces on the planet, which we are so grateful to share with you.- Andrew & Eve(co-founders, dad & daughter) |
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Affordable |
otamotfoods.com |
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Do Anything Foods
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Sauces |
Do Anything Foods™ was created to make mealtime easier and more enjoyable, focusing on veggie-rich sauces that promote healthy eating and family togetherness. The brand is female-founded and aims to reduce food waste by sourcing 'ugly' produce. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
doanythingfoods.com |
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BOLA granola
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Granola |
BOLA granola was launched in 2008, with roots tracing back to a pottery camp in California and a bakery in the Berkshire Hills. The founder has a passion for good food, influenced by a Parisian mother and a career in culinary arts. BOLA granola emphasizes hearty, high-protein nutrition using oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds, with a focus on organic and non-GMO ingredients. The brand has expanded to offer gluten-free options and is committed to quality and sustainability. |
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Affordable |
bolagranola.com |
