Born from investment banker Veronica Panzardi’s late-night takeout problem, edggies veggies makes air-dried kale sprinkles that add a shelf-stable serving of vegetables to everyday meals. The company sources organic, non-GMO kale from a family-run Coachella Valley farm, where the region’s naturally dry air suits dehydration. Its refillable tins are designed for busy people who want an easy nutritional boost without changing the flavor of their food.
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FoodNerdFounded by mom and CEO Sharon to make busy mealtimes easier, FoodNerd produces organic toddler snacks designed to deliver a full serving of fruits and vegetables in a shelf-stable format. Its puffs use real produce and sprouted seeds, including broccoli sprouts, with low-heat processing developed alongside Johns Hopkins scientist Dr. Jed Fahey. FoodNerd’s products are independently certified by the Clean Label Project with its First 1,000 Day Promise and Purity Award.BUFFALO, NY
kencko foods, incBorn from founder Tomás Froes’s effort to fit more produce into a busy life, kencko foods makes instant smoothies from freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that are ready in about 30 seconds. Its shelf-stable sachets preserve the produce while reducing spoilage, and the company also makes plant-protein smoothies built around real food rather than artificial flavors. Based between Brooklyn and Lisbon, kencko is a certified B Corporation and has shipped nearly 20 million smoothies.BROOKLYN, NY
SprinkleBites™Rachel and Nicole, two moms inspired by Dutch breakfast tradition, created SprinkleBites™ to make mealtimes more enjoyable for families with picky eaters. The company makes protein sprinkles that add a playful crunch and 5 grams of plant protein per packet to everyday foods, without sugar or artificial dyes.
Little EaterChef and author Cara Mangini founded Little Eater around a simple idea: vegetables belong at the center of the American plate. Based in Columbus, the company works with Ohio farm partners to create seasonal food for home meals and gatherings, while Mangini’s award-winning cookbook carries the same produce-first approach to cooks beyond the kitchen.COLUMBUS, OH