The Entrepreneurs

Stories behind the food we love.

These Cookies Send a Message

By LA Bourgeois

This former engineer applied his science background to a French childhood treat. The result was a start-up cookie company with a unique twist.

Spicing Things Up in Jacksonville, Florida

By Nicolette Degrassi

A health scare led this Jacksonville couple to change things up and create their own organic spice company. 

Bringing the New Bubbly to Louisville

By Nicolette Degrassi

A neurologist and a businessman open a bar. And that’s no joke.

Mushrooms in Tea? It’s Working at Immorel

By LA Bourgeois

To wean themselves from caffeine, these founders turned to mushrooms for that added boost.

There’s a Lot of Pride Behind DV8

By LA Bourgeois

Creative libations becomes a friendly house party for the queer community in Boulder.

The Sweet Side of a Family Business

By Allanah Dykes

A love for baking led two sisters (and a husband) to take a chance – and make a change! The result is Brown Butter Creations. 

Mushroom Chocolates for Healthy Living? Sure, Sign Us Up.

By Ashley Archambault

Take a former pharmaceuticals expert and a student of food science and you get Alice Mushrooms, a new chocolate company devoted to feeling good.

Matzo: A Summer Camp Love Story

By Sarah Strong

Two childhood camp friends fished around for their culinary inspiration until unleavened bread became the palette for their dreams.

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Like Kombucha? Check out Baba’s Bucha

By Sarah Strong

Pennsylvania-based kombucha brand Baba’s Bucha expands into vinegars with Baba’s Acid Trip.