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Stellar Eats
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Food |
From a young age, our founding female team noticed that we were inundated with damaging messages that told us the purpose of eating nourishing foods was to look a certain way. We felt overwhelmed by the healthy products being marketed to us as 'skinny', 'guilt-free', 'flat-tummy' or other words that make healthy eating all about how you look. This focus on appearance is so detrimental to the impressionable young population. We want to change the conversation around health food to make it empowering as opposed to guilt-driven and we believe there’s an opportunity for brands like us to rewrite this damaging narrative. We’re creating delicious flavour and perfect texture using 8 (or less) real food ingredients because we want you to enjoy your favourite foods and feel amazing. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
stellareats.com |
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prevailjerky
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Jerky |
We were REAL hungry & super snacky. With lots of food allergies. So what did we do? PREVAIL. We were tired of settling for bland, boring food just because we had food allergies. So we made our own. Never Settle. Always PREVAIL. |
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Affordable |
prevailjerky.com |
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ahmadteausa.com
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teas |
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Budget |
ahmadteausa.com |
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drinkaprch
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Beverages |
Welcome to Approach, since 2019, we've been crafting refreshing relaxation beverages designed to help you unwind. Our thoughtfully made drinks offer with zero calories, zero sugar, and zero THC, Aprch is a drink you can enjoy anytime, anywhere—completely worry-free. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
drinkaprch.com |
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pocokitchen
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Meal Kits |
Poco Bowls are authentic dishes without the prep work. Our philosophy is simple, we use 100% real food ingredients, including spices and aromatics, vegetables picked at peak-ripeness, and slow-simmered broth, for quick meals that are traditionally nourishing. Our take on a classic ramen. Chilies, ginger, wild Atlantic kombu and ramen noodles in umami pork broth. Additionally, we use 100% real food ingredients with zero preservatives, zero additives, and zero artificial anything. Inspired by little kitchens around the world. |
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Affordable |
pocokitchen.com |
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enspice
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Budget |
enspice.com |
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Rumiano Cheese
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Dairy Products |
Founded in 1919 by Fred, John, and Richard Rumiano, Rumiano Cheese started as a dairy operation in California. Over the decades, the company has grown to become California's largest cheese producer, focusing on organic and sustainable practices while maintaining a commitment to quality and community. |
Sustainability |
MidRange |
rumianocheese.com |
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NotJustCo
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Sauces and Dressings |
NotJustCo was founded by two moms, Catherine and Jacqueline, who sought to simplify weeknight dinners for busy families. With backgrounds in personal chef services and culinary instruction, they created meal-starting sauces and dressings that transform simple ingredients into delicious meals. Their mission is to nourish all aspects of life while embracing the chaos of family meals. |
Convenience |
Affordable |
notjust.co |
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Real Coconut
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Food Products |
Real Coconut products are dedicated to digestive wellbeing and provide a philosophy of health and eating as a regimen for sustainable living, both personally and for the planet. Our products are certified organic and completely vegan and paleo friendly. Founded by Daniella Hunter, the brand reflects a conscious lifestyle and holistic wellness routine, focusing on low-impact alternatives and supporting rural farmers in developing countries. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
real-coconut.myshopify.com |
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Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.
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Hot Sauce |
Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. was founded in 2015. A hobby of making hot sauce for ourselves at home quickly ignited into a full fledged production company after word of mouth spread throughout our home town of Thunder Bay and beyond. All of our sauces are made with maximum flavour and balance in mind. Each sauce is bright, bold, healthy, and deliciously unique. We ferment our peppers using traditional methods before we cook them with a few simple, high quality ingredients. We add no water, thickening agents or chemical preservatives of any kind making our sauce as natural as it gets. All of our recipes are proudly developed, cooked, bottled, packaged, and distributed from our dedicated facility in the South Core of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Our goal is to get Heartbeat Hot Sauce in to as many hands as possible, while maintaining our small batch process. A thank you from all of us at Heartbeat for your amazing support! We hope you add these sauces to your every day arsenal and enjoy them for many years to come! |
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Affordable |
heartbeathotsauce.com |
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Mr Bing Foods
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Food Condiments |
Inspired by its 10-year history as a Beijing street food restaurant, Mr. Bing Chili Crisp is an intensely flavorful, crispy condiment. Developed in Hong Kong in 2013, it became a signature ingredient in Mr. Bing’s cult-favorite jianbing. The company is a minority-owned business, supporting charities that foster Chinese arts and community. |
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Affordable |
mr-bing.com |
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St. Elmo Steak House
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Food Products |
Since the restaurant was founded in 1902, St. Elmo Steak House has become world famous for professional service, perfectly aged steaks, fiery shrimp cocktail, and award-winning cocktails. Over the years, St. Elmo has received national acclaim for their sinus-clearing cocktail sauce, and it became world-famous for its one-of-a-kind heat. Naturally, guests of the steakhouse, especially those traveling from outside of Indiana, frequently requested that the fiery cocktail sauce be bottled so they could enjoy it regularly at home. The popularity of the bottled sauce then led to packaging the famous steakhouse’s proprietary blend of seasoning, and the line of products has continued to grow. Today, St. Elmo Steak House products can be enjoyed nationwide. With items ranging from sauces and seasonings to steaks, and now ready-to-pour cocktails, you can enjoy the flavors from our beloved steak house right in your home. |
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MidRange |
store.stelmos.com |
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Mauro Provisions
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Food Products |
Mauro Provisions was born in 2020 on a kitchen island on the northwest side of Chicago when Founder & CEO Jeff Mauro decided he wanted to create elevated Chicago-centric foods that all can enjoy. The Flavors of Chicago Step into the world of Mauro Provisions; a premium retail, wholesale and direct-to-consumer line of the world’s greatest craft giardiniera, sauces, seasonings and sandwich kits. Chef Jeff Mauro's brings his culinary expertise to Chicago staples, and it will take you on an incredible flavor journey. |
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MidRange |
mauroprovisions.com |
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Wet Hydration
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Beverages |
Wet Hydration is more than just a beverage company; it is a catalyst for unity. Our mission is to bring people together, fostering connections that go beyond the ordinary. With an unwavering passion for creating a functional, clean, and invigorating drink, we aim to promote well-being while contributing to a better world. Our product lineup is thoughtfully curated, formulated with an abundance of electrolytes to keep your body refreshed and nourished, while maintaining zero-sugar and zero-calories. Wet Hydration seamlessly integrates into your daily routine, becoming a lifestyle accessory that enhances your overall vitality. At Wet Hydration, we are dedicated to our motto 'Weaving Everyone Together'. Each and every customer is cherished and valued, and we strive to cultivate a sense of community that embraces a healthier and more vibrant way of life. Our goal is not solely about our product; it's about building a movement that inspires and empowers. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we redefine the concept of revitalization. Experience the remarkable difference that Wet Hydration brings to your life – a transformative brand that connects and uplifts. Together, let's weave everyone together through a tapestry of unity, well-being, and vitality. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
wethydration.com |
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Yai's Thai
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Food Products |
Hi! We’re Leland and Sarah, and we’re so happy you found Yai’s! We created Yai’s Thai shortly out of college to build something together that we truly believe in. We’re passionate about changing how people think of and experience healthy eating, and wanted to improve the options available at stores. Naturally, we turned to the recipes we knew best! Leland’s half-Thai heritage lead us to a lot of Thai cooking in our own kitchen, and also lead us to our name - “Yai” is the Thai word for “grandma” (and is pronounced to rhyme with “Thai”). Our products all started in our home kitchen, where we whipped up trial batches with carefully selected ingredients, and many-a-phone-call with Leland’s mom until we had achieved the perfect balance. We firmly believe there’s no reason for so many unhealthy products to persist, but also that healthy alternatives shouldn’t have to compromise on flavor. We want to create products that taste amazing. Full stop. Not “oh it’s good for a special diet product.” We aim for “this is delicious, oh and it’s also [fill in special diet here].” Many of our sauces are Whole30 Approved, as well as paleo friendly, gluten free, vegan, and low sodium, so you can eat your heart out knowing your sauce is just there to bring the flavor! Since authentic Thai ingredients naturally have such bold flavors, we made a commitment to let these flavors shine without adding any junk, and to do so with products that are easy for anyone to use at home, without having to follow long recipes and gather obscure ingredients (galangal anyone?). Thai food is delicious, and we want you to be able to enjoy it regardless of your dietary preferences and cooking skills! #justaddyais We’re so excited to share our recipes with you! |
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Affordable |
yaisthai.com |
