La Cocina, a San Francisco-based incubator, helps marginalized women make their way in a tough business – and political – environment.
Food Industry
A Line of Healthy Pot Pies Inspired by a Founder’s Family
Sasha Millstein created her business, which sells frozen pot pies, utilizing her Aunt Ethel’s beloved recipe.
She’s Bringing a World of Flavor Straight to Your Kitchen
Meaghan Thomas’ fair-trade spice company, Pinch Spice Market, whips up small-batch seasoning blends for adventurous home cooks.
The Sweet Treats She Made for Her Daughter Became Her Business
When her child was diagnosed with Celiac disease, Stacy Malinow started making gluten-free cookies and brownies. Now, they’re the cornerstone of confection company Bliss Pastries.
She’s a Classically Trained Pastry Chef Baking One of Life’s Simplest Pleasures
Tracy Mattson left a career as a fine-dining pastry chef to open her California bakery, COOKIE…take a bite!
Her Snack Company Provides Opportunities to Folks With Autism
Jennifer Weise is the founder of Bee Free, a line of gluten-free granola snacks inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with the developmental disorder.
She’s Shipping Healthy Monthly Snack Boxes Across The Country
Christy Venter is the founder of HealthyMe Living.
She’s a Pastry Chef Finding New Ways to Stay Afloat Amidst COVID-19
Lanette Miles runs Contessa The Baker, an online shop shipping sweet treats across the country.
This Founder Was Having a Bad Day When She Got a Surprise Phone Call — and $100,000
After taking home the grand prize in a competition — and praise from Padma Lakshmi — Hannah Hong will put the seed money toward building her startup.
Why Padma Lakshmi Handed $100,000 to This ‘Delicious’ Plant-Based Dessert Maker
The Top Chef host helped select Hannah Hong of Hakuna Brands to receive the top honor in the Stacy’s Rise Project contest.
This 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business
Growing pains ultimately brought the founder and owner of Mary Lee Kitchen business success as well as the confidence to be in any space.
Flourishing at Food Markets
Continuing our coverage of female food entrepreneurs, we talked to women at Smorgasburg and Union Square Greenmarket.
A Feast of Opportunities
Positivity and entrepreneurial spirit meet at open-air food markets, making them a welcome place for women business owners.
The Long Journey to Market for an All-Natural Snack Bar
Seven years after a corporate sabbatical inspired Simple Squares, Kimberly Dobbins is close to turning a profit.
Starting a Pickle Company From Scratch
Jenny Fulton of Miss Jenny’s Pickles talks about exporting to China, her role model Sara Blakely and why she gets everything in writing.