Born from a San Diego catering kitchen and launched in Friday Harbor in the mid-1990s, The Bread Dip Company makes shelf-stable gourmet bread spreads and dips from all-natural ingredients. Elaine Beaubien and her daughter, Laura Sterbenz, began by serving fresh dips to catering clients before developing versions for farmers markets and specialty stores; Jim McCaslin has owned the company since 2013. The original Sundried Tomato flavor now sits alongside five other distinctive blends designed for serving, cooking, and gifting.
Ocho SalsaBorn from a California salsa tradition and a bowl shared at family gatherings, Ocho Salsa makes small-batch, Pittsburgh-made fresh salsa and dips. Founded in 2018 by Heather, known locally as the “Salsa Lady,” Ocho has grown from a farmers-market stand into a broader line of specialty foods, including freeze-dried snacks and ready-to-bake cookie dough. Its products are still shaped by the original idea: bold flavor made for gathering and sharing.311919PITTSBURGH, PA
Melanie's MedleysCreated by food enthusiast Melanie to make eating well easier, Melanie’s Medleys produces handcrafted cream cheese spreads and fresh breakfast foods. Its cream cheeses are blended daily in small batches from fresh ingredients, with a balance of indulgence and wholesome eating at the center of the brand. The Schwenksville company also makes ready-to-eat artisan grain breakfast bowls and newer dips sold at select Whole Foods locations.SCHWENKSVILLE, PA
CrootsWhat 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.
Kitchen Fixin'sKitchen Fixin's makes soup and salad toppings from fresh oven-baked bread seasoned with carefully selected ingredients. Its range includes seasoned salad toppers alongside sugar and creamer products for the table.CHAMBERSBURG, PA