Tag: Food Innovation
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Meet USC alumni Winston Alfieri, Co-Founder Sauz
Tell us about your company: Sauz is a pasta sauce brand that offers unique and bold flavors designed to stand out from the traditional options available in the market. What inspired you to start your business? I’ve always had a passion for food, and my co-founder, Troy Bonde, and I saw an opportunity in the…
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Meet UC Irvine alum Willy Kwak, Founder Krack’d Snacks
Tell us about your company: Krack’d Snacks is a clean-label snack company reinventing candy bars with real taste and texture, under 1g sugar, and no compromise. What inspired you to start your business? After nine years on keto, I was still craving sweets that actually satisfied. Every “better-for-you” snack fell short, so I started making…
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Meet Michigan State alum Mike Trupiano, Founder The Feel Bar
Tell us about your company: We make protein bars with functional benefits! What inspired you to start your business? Not having purpose and fulfillment in big CPG. What are your proudest achievements so far? Over 1 million bars sold! What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs: Never ever give up, the stars will align…
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Meet USC alumni Jiashu Du, Founder Better Together Foods
Tell us about your company: Better Together Foods is an organic snack brand with a big heart for inclusion! Our mission is to bring people together through the simple joy of sharing healthy, organic snacks. What inspired you to start your business? Better Together Foods was founded on a quinoa popcorn product I developed for…
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Meet Northwestern alumni Megan Burton, Co-Founder Brainfood
Tell us about your company: Brainfood is the first sparkling water designed specifically for brain health — a clean, caffeine-free beverage infused with science-backed nutrients we commonly lack to support focus, clarity, and stress resilience. Founded by a scientist and a doctor, we are on a mission to make brain wellness simple, enjoyable, and accessible…
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