Woman-owned and American-made, Essential Provisions was founded by Robin Gentry McGee to create practical, nutrient-dense food for people who need dependable fuel away from a conventional kitchen. The company’s shelf-stable Field Fuel meals serve everyone from outdoor users to first responders, with its work shaped by functional medical and health experts.
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Condition One NutritionCondition One Nutrition is a veteran-owned and operated American company founded by former U.S. Marine Matthew DeMaio after he saw the shortcomings of military meals while deployed in Africa. It makes fresh-baked, high-protein nutrition bars for people who need convenient fuel, baking them daily and shipping them on demand. A portion of its profits supports veteran-run nonprofits.VALLEY STREAM, NY
Blue HourWoman- and immigrant-owned Blue Hour grew from its founder’s search for a better breakfast during long workdays, inspired by the elaborate morning spreads she grew up with. The company makes convenient, nutritious breakfasts for people whose mornings leave little time to cook, including instant scrambled eggs prepared in seconds.
Mother Earth ProductsMother Earth Products, the Young family’s U.S.-based food packaging and distribution business, makes shelf-stable dehydrated and freeze-dried foods along with its distinctive powdered instant hummus. The company’s foods are designed to preserve taste and nutrition while reducing waste and making meals practical at home, on the trail, or in emergency and institutional settings. Its products carry the Virginia’s Finest designation, and its government-services operation is certified as a small-business SBA WOSB.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Hope KitchenChef John Doherty, a former Waldorf Astoria executive chef, founded Hope Kitchen to make nutritious, ready-to-eat shelf-stable meals for individuals and organizations. Its meals use real, USA-sourced ingredients, deliver at least 20 grams of protein per serving, and can be heated in about a minute or eaten from the package. A percentage of every purchase supports the Heavenly HARVST Foundation, which Doherty launched to address food insecurity and has delivered meals to more than 100,000 people in 10 U.S. cities.NEW YORK, NY