This month, Pepe Saya, The Spare Food Co., Good Good, and Saffron Road were mentioned across media outlets.
Pepe Saya, a maker of artisanal butter, was the focus of a story by Australian news source Broadsheet about how the dairy producer will work with the Amish community in Pennsylvania to help enter the U.S. market and expand its presence.
The brand will use the high-quality dairy milk produced from grass-fed cows to create its products.
“[The Amish community] don’t practice conventional farming; their herds and farming techniques are, by default, organic and biodynamic,” said founder Pierre Issa. “It’s a joint venture, not contract manufacturing… It’s our machinery on their farm, and their community running it.”
Food Business News reported on The Spare Food Co’s Spare Starter Versatile Vegetable Blend, a recently launched foodservice ingredient that incorporates a spice blend and parts of vegetables that are edible but often discarded, like leaves and stalks.
“Spare Starter offers a tangible solution toward a sustainable and equitable food system and a proactive way to help achieve the sustainability goals of foodservice operators, their corporate clients, and their diners,” said brand co-founder Jeremy Kaye.
Also featured in Food Business News was Icelandic snack brand Good Good's holiday limited-time offering, Belgian Choco White spread.
“As consumers increasingly look to reduce their sugar intake, we're thrilled to debut Belgian Choco White just in time for them to experience its magic this holiday season,” said Gardar Stefansson, CEO and co-founder of Good Good in a statement. “This Belgian Choco White spread adds a touch of sweetness to your daily life, with ingredients you don't have to worry about.”
Forbes recently spoke with Saffron Road founder and CEO Adnan Durrani about producing authentic cuisines and unique global flavors. The founder also discussed the company's recent B Corp status, which validates its commitment to quality ingredients, high standards, and animal welfare.
"Being recognized as a B Corp is a tremendous honor. I've spent three decades dedicated to socially conscious ventures, and this certification reinforces our commitment at Saffron Road. We're all about our Journey to Better, which means crafting products with high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients that not only taste better but are also better for the environment, farmers, animals, and hopefully your health. This recognition is a powerful testament to our dedication and validates our team’s daily efforts," Durrani said. "One of the challenges we faced was how to communicate and get recognized for Saffron Road’s fulfilling the enormous need for halal foods among 8 million Americans who follow a specific halal diet – many of whom are in disenfranchised communities and live in food deserts or are under the poverty line."
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