What began with Sara and Jesse using up leftover bread became Croots, a snack company making artisanal sourdough croutons with bold flavors for eating straight from the bag or adding to a salad. The founders describe themselves as bread obsessives and crouton lovers, and their small lineup includes Garlic Cheeze and Sesame Hot Honey varieties made with simple ingredients, including non-GMO bread and no preservatives.
Farmer's PantryFarmer’s Pantry makes hearty baked snacks from American-farm ingredients, best known for cornbread that is sliced and toasted into crisp, never-fried crackers. Founded by Josh Chaitovsky, the Long Island company also supports the National FFA Organization and its work with future farmers and agriculture students.WESTBURY, NY
OMG! Pretzels LLCFounded in 2014 from two pans in the family kitchen, OMG! Pretzels is a woman-owned, family-run snack company making boldly seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets. Mother-and-daughter founders Lynn and Stephanie Kriebel have grown the flagship Garlic Pretzels into a nationally sold line of sweet and savory flavors, while continuing to build recipes around family memories and premium ingredients. The company also supports domestic-violence organizations through its OMG! Cares initiative.311919PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Crisp PowerWith more than 25 years of bagel and pretzel-making experience behind him, founder Gilad created Crisp Power to make baked protein pretzels that deliver serious crunch without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. The plant-based snacks are designed for high protein, high fiber and low net carbohydrates, with varieties such as Cheddar and Flamin’ Crunch. Gilad also previously acquired the legendary Meir Bagel, bringing a long pretzel-and-bagel tradition to this newer snack brand.HAUPPAUGE, NY
The North Hill Bakery, LLCFrom a Chagrin Falls kitchen, North Hill Bakery makes small-batch sourdough wheat crackers using a 36-hour fermentation and all-natural ingredients. The woman-owned Ohio business grew from founder Katy’s pandemic-era sourdough experiments and the encouragement of local neighbors, with its original Black Pepper cracker still at the heart of the line. Its crackers now reach retailers across Ohio and in Chicagoland, ready for snacking or a charcuterie board.