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STROOP CLUB

ABOUT

It all started out in Holland, where founder Chantal Piët grew up. When she was a little girl, her grandmother, or Oma, introduced Chantal to stroopwafels. Chantal loved the way that the gooey caramel syrup was spread between two waffles - especially when it was heated over a cup of coffee or in the oven.

In 2015, Chantal and her husband decided to move to the United States in search of adventure. They realized that sharing stroopwafels with people they met, allowed them to share a little bit of themselves, while they learn more about others. And thus, StroopClub was born.

Avid scuba divers and hikers, the pair knew from the beginning that if they wanted to feel good about what they were creating, they would need to make sure they pursued the most eco-friendly business practices. At their core, stroopwafels are an ode to a zero-waste lifestyle. They were created as a use for a Dutch baker's leftover dough scraps. We strive to continue in this ideal and leave as little waste as possible by using repurposed packaging as much as possible and sustainable business practices.

We spend our whole lives to make connections to and learn from others. That is why our central value in whatever direction we go, we aim to connect with others and to remain a bridge between cultures, people, and stories.

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VOSGES HAUT CHOCOLAT

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In 1998, Vosges was founded as a way to open minds, spirits and palates through the medium of chocolate, inspiring us all to interact with the world in a more loving way. We travel the world to discover the right ingredients to blend with sacred cacao and infusing them with heart-opening and vibe-raising frequencies as our gift to you. Our wish is that your experience did just that. Let their beauty, smell, touch, and taste be an invitation to seek. For when you accept such overtures, it is then that the light swells beneath your feet to show you the way.

Peace, Love and Chocolate.

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LITTLE SAINTS

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Little Saints is on a mission to radically transform the way we drink. We create non-alcoholic beverages that deliver the pleasureful tastes and smells of cocktails, all infused with functional mushrooms in place of alcohol for a sustainably mind-elevating drinking experience. Sugar free and only 5 calories per serving, Little Saints are made to be consumed with reckless abandon.

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JOYCE FARMS

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Founded in 1962 by Alvin Joyce, Joyce Farms remains a proud, family-owned business. Today, Alvin's son Ron, along with his grandsons Ryan and Stuart, continue the legacy.

In collaboration with our dedicated employees, farmers, and suppliers, we are committed to producing authentic, natural, and heritage meat and poultry products with superior culinary qualities. We serve fine dining establishments, specialty food stores, and consumers with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and stringent food safety standards.We are equally dedicated to our employees' personal growth and career advancement and strive to contribute positively to our community.

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TERRA NOVA BEER CO

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IN THEIR WORDS -- > As humans and brewers, we longed for a new story that brings people and nature closer together. We envision a world with less speed, greed, and extraction, and more peace, green, and connection. Our work at Terra Nova (meaning “new earth” or “new land”) echoes these longings. We brew our beer and build our taprooms to provide a space for people to unwind and connect with nature and community.

To us, brewing is a blend of science and art, with science and innovation leading the charge. Beer should bring people together, facilitate conversation, and make you think – but it should also be capable of blending seamlessly into the background. We believe beer should delight the senses, include a vast diversity of experiences, and reflect a thoughtful, regenerative relationship to nature and the environment.

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BLAZING FOODS

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USAF Veteran, competitive BBQ Pit Master, lifelong foodie, and lover of all things spicy...

David started Blazing Foods in 2017 as a mission-driven organization to support Veteran organizations and create jobs for individuals who need and deserve a second chance.

They work very hard to support their local communities by preparing and donating meals to families in need (over 8,000 during COVID), volunteering, mentoring, financial contributions and creating jobs.

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Charlotte, NC

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Veteran owned, supports community and veterans

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RIGHTEOUS FELON

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Righteous Felon Craft Jerky specializes in producing and trafficking high-potency beef jerky made with illegal combinations of unique, all-natural ingredients.

In today's world, it’s rare to find a product that hasn't been mass produced in a mega-factory and stepped on with chemical preservatives and low-grade ingredients. RF uses only the highest quality ingredients to marinade our hormone-and-antibiotic-free, pasture-raised, Black Angus beef from the highly acclaimed 44 Farms in Texas and Roseda Beef in Maryland.

Handmade and produced in small batches to ensure freshness, quality, and consistency for the ultimate tasting experience, Righteous Felon is different – and you’ll know the difference when you tear through your first bag.

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West Chester, PA

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eco-friendly, handmade, gives back

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HEYDAY CANNING

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IN THEIR WORDS -- > If you told us a few years ago that we would start a canned food company, we probably would’ve been like, “hmm, weird prediction!”

We would have told you that canned foods are boring ol' commodities with zero emphasis on flavor. Canned food couldn’t possibly be exciting, or fun, or really, really delicious.

Then, one magical day, it dawned on us that the problem with canned food wasn’t the can itself: it was the lack of imagination about what could go inside of the can. We hopped into the kitchen with a pressure canner and a pile of mason jars and started testing exciting, fun, and really, really delicious recipes.

We started with beans – because beans are a perfect food, made even more perfect when simmered in aromatic, vibrantly flavored sauces – and the first Heyday product line was born. It took a lot of testing (and one near-death experience involving an accidental bean bomb… story for another time) but we ended up with a line of recipes that changed everything we thought we knew about canned food.

Canned food 4 ever.

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Portland, OR

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MOLLEY CHOMPER

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Cider and fruit wines that celebrate the fruit and farmers of southern Appalachia.

We make ciders and fruit wines that people love to drink. We use whole fruit and ingredients and low intervention wine making techniques. The cidery began as an extension of our farm and a desire to make a new way of life that kept us closer to our home, family and food. It has grown into a community of orchards and small farms. We came to cider and fruit wine as a way to make a small-scale farm work.

We believe cider and fruit wines should be a force for good in small-scale agriculture. Creativity allows for many local fruits and ingredients in our ciders and wines. Drink good cider. Support local agriculture.

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Lansing, NC

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local ingredients, family owned and run

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RAMBLIN' POPPY

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Ramblin' Poppy is a "mom and pop" type of shop with a heart. Located in beautiful West Jefferson, NC, they make sausages by hand with a focus on local and ethically-sourced ingredients. Their creative combinations of flavors make these some of the best sausages you can buy! They also are a contributing member of their local community and winner of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce award for customer service.

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West Jefferson, NC

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local, family owned and run, ethically sourced meats

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HAPPY DIRT

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We have the audacity to believe that providing fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry goods can make us all a little happier. It’s also a great way to build a more sustainable food system. So every day at Happy Dirt, we work hard to pool diverse harvests from several regions, supporting our farmers and enabling us to meet your growing demand for a steady stream of high-quality food choices throughout the year. Happy customers, happy farmers and a happier planet.

When it comes to driving our mission, our capabilities are virtually endless in helping you access the product you desire from farmers you can trust.

Happy Dirt participates in the following third-party audit programs to ensure its commitment to core values: Certified Organic, Food Safety Certified (Primus GFS), Certified B-Corporation, and Certified Living Wage Employer. All of these protocols make Happy Dirt a stronger business – more resilient, sustainable, and better for people and planet!

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Durham, NC

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sustainable, certified organic, living wage employer

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EGG PRESS MANUFACTURING

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EP MFG is a collective of nice people. We print and distribute letterpress cards for a variety of independent design brands. Our mission is to make people feel good, and encourage them to make others feel good too. We like to think of ourselves as ‘thoughtful as hell’ -- with a commitment to craft, sustainable manufacturing, and putting people first in all that we do. Here’s what you get when you work with us: Really Good Letterpress: We do letterpress the traditional way: by hand, with artistry and attention to craftsmanship. Every card we manufacture is exceptionally made. High Volume: With well over half a million cards going out the door each year, we offer quality and quantity at a speed not typically associated with the “snail mail” we produce. Sustainable Manufacturing: We make responsibly. From what we use, to how we use it, and constantly looking for ways to use less. We piloted our plastic-free packaging in 2023 with great success, eliminating plastic sleeves on 66% of cards that went out the door!

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Portland, OR

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women owned, eco-friendly, handmade

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FIRSTHAND FOODS

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Our food hub began with a little bit of luck, a lot of determination, and a generous dose of community support. We met in 2008 and discovered a shared interest in the well-being of family farmers and in preserving our state’s natural beauty and agricultural heritage. We saw in each other kindred spirits who are energized by solving problems and believe that business can and should be a tool for creating social and environmental good.

In a world of commerce dominated by global supply chain arrangements, small-scale farmers are often denied access to market opportunities. We set out to change that by building a robust market for local, pasture-raised meats that consumers can trust were raised humanely in a spirit of fairness and stewardship. From our humble beginnings as Durham’s first mobile Sausage Wagon, Firsthand Foods has grown into a food hub that feeds the growing demand for locally sourced and downright delicious beef, pork and lamb.

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Durham, NC

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women owned, humanely-raised meat

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FLY BY JING

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Founded in 2018, Jing was inspired by the amazing flavors of her hometown Chengdu and its famous fly restaurants— soulful hole-in-the-wall eateries so good they attract diners like flies.

Fly By Jing is the first premium Chinese food company that brings thoughtfully-crafted pantry staples to the modern kitchen. Developed by Jenny Gao, a chef, entrepreneur and renowned expert on Chinese cuisine, they’re on a mission to bring uncensored Chinese flavors to the table: Where highly charged flavors meet 100% real ingredients.

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Los Angeles, CA

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AAPI owned

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SARDINHA

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On the outside they are fun and modern. Inside, they are delicious and prepared according to traditional methods. Traditional Portuguese recipes served with great creativity and good mood. Designers and advertisers in tune with those who, for many years, have been making delicious sardines recipes by hand. This is the main secret of our cans and what makes our brand a success story and highly appreciated both in Portugal and in other demanding markets, such as England, the USA, Germany, among many others.

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Lisboa Portugal

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THE GRATEFUL
TEA CO.

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Our Tea:
For a tasteful beverage that boasts the added value of elevating our minds, vibrancy, and our spirit, tea is fast becoming found out for what it well and truly is—something of a delightful delicacy, yet so therapeutic. It really does tick all the boxes. From gourmet sachet teabags to loose-leaf, Rooibos, black tea, green, herbal & wellness teas you can rest easy in the confidence and originality that the signature “The Grateful Tea Co.” inspires.

Our Mission:
Re-imagining the tea experience as a cupful of comfort, and an elixir of redemption, hope, and renewed vigor. One “cuppa” at a time.

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Cornelius, NC

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@the_grateful_tea_co

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TOP NOTE TONIC

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Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founders Mary Pellettieri and Noah Swanson have drawn upon their collective experiences, to change the way people think about- and enjoy- soft beverages.

In 2014, Mary and Noah started pouring through old recipes for tinctures. They formulated Top Note's original craft beverage concentrates, including a unique Bitter Orange syrup, based on these old world tinctures and sold them at local farmer's markets in Wisconsin. The response was so positive, the founders decided to bring their products to a broader audience while staying true to the artisan take on soft drinks - Keep it real, keep it low in sugar and keep in interesting.

Top Note is serious about flavor, but also about the environment. All packaging is biodegradeable, and they have reduced the packaging needed with e-comm shippers in 2020.

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Milwaukee, WI

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@topnotetonic

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women owned, eco-friendly

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