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  • Heather’s Choice Named ‘Most Well-Funded Food Startup in Alaska’

    Heather’s Choice Named ‘Most Well-Funded Food Startup in Alaska’

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    updated: Jun 20, 2017


    Anchorage, Alaska, June 20, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    CB Insights recently named Heather’s Choice the “Most Well-Funded Food Startup in Alaska” after gaining several large investments over the past year. Heather’s Choice is a dehydrated backpacking foods company based out of Anchorage, Alaska focused on creating healthy, high-quality backcountry meals. The young startup experienced a surge of interested investors after enjoying more than 500 percent growth in 2016. Heather’s Choice is using their newly found gains to increase production and add essential new team members.

    Heather Kelly, an avid outdoorswoman and certified nutritionist, started Heather’s Choice in 2014 to satisfy a need for healthy dehydrated backcountry meals and snacks. In fall of 2015, Heather’s Choice ran a successful Kickstarter campaign and raised enough funds to design and print new custom packaging and purchase a commercial dehydrator.

    In April of 2016 Heather’s Choice was invited to join the Launch Alaska Accelerator Program, a group of local investors dedicated to helping Alaska startups become scalable businesses with monetary investments and mentorship. After completing the Launch Alaska program, Heather’s Choice was approached by the Alaska Accelerators Fund. Their investment allowed Heather’s Choice to hire several new staff members, open a retail location in Anchorage, and obtain office space and warehouse space for inventory and shipping. A recent grant from the Alaska Seed Fund is also helping Heather’s Choice expand their product line to include more backcountry snacks.

    About Heather’s Choice: Heather’s Choice crafts healthy and delicious dehydrated backcountry meals and snacks using high quality and sustainably sourced ingredients. Our products are meticulously crafted to be lightweight and nutrient-dense to keep outdoor enthusiasts fueled on long expeditions without adding significant weight to their packs. Simply add boiling water and enjoy gourmet backcountry meals like Sockeye Salmon Chowder or Dark Chocolate Cherry Chili packed full of healthy calories. Contact us to obtain a product sample or to submit an interview or podcast request.

    Media contact:

    Kayleen Cohen
    ​Kayleen@mtndogmedia.com
    812-272-6837

    Source: Heather’s Choice

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  • Urthbox Gives Away 5,000 Free Snack Boxes in April 2017 for Its “UrthDay” Celebration in Observance of Earth Day

    Urthbox Gives Away 5,000 Free Snack Boxes in April 2017 for Its “UrthDay” Celebration in Observance of Earth Day

    Donates to environmental non-profits 350.org, Friends of The Earth, Nature Conservancy, and GreenPeace.org for every box claimed in April.

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    updated: Apr 11, 2017


    San Francisco, CA, April 11, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    UrthBox, the national monthly subscription delivery service for healthier earth-conscious and sustainable snack foods and beverages, today announced that the company will celebrate Earth Day this year by giving away 5,000 free snack boxes to earth-conscious fans every day for the month of April.  Additionally, the company will also make donations for every free box claimed, to the environmental non-profits 350.org, Friends of The Earth, The Nature Conservancy and GreenPeace.org

    Starting at 4 AM Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday April 11th through to 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on Sunday April 30th, health and earth conscious consumers nationwide will get a free UrthBox, valued at up to $49 USD, by visiting www.urthbox.com/urthday and being one of 5,000 people to claim their free box. Each box will introduce a variety of ethically sourced, GMO-free and organic foods, snacks and beverages from innovative environmental and health conscious consumer brands.  Consumers will pay a $2.99 shipping and handling fee for the free UrthDay box.

    “As world citizens, we are up against some life-changing ethical and environmental global challenges involving food sourcing and manufacturing,” says Ben Behrouzi, CEO of UrthBox. “It’s one of the reasons why we believe it’s so important to not only make GMO-free and ethically-sourced food products more readily available in today’s marketplace, but to also help accelerate consumer awareness in an effort to drive greater change in the food and beverage industry.”  

    UrthDay evolved from UrthBox’s mission—to promote the importance of health and sustainability with food to consumers.  The company offers its monthly subscription service in Classic, Gluten-Free, Vegan and Diet variations to consumers in the U.S. and Canada nationwide.  For brands, UrthBox serves as a national platform to access and educate conscious consumers on healthier and more sustainable food options available in the marketplace. 

    About UrthBox

    UrthBox, based out of San Francisco, is the best way to discover healthier and more conscious foods, snacks and beverages delivered right to your door every month.  To learn more, please contact press@urthbox.com.  To participate in UrthDay and get your free first UrthBox, visit http://www.urthbox.com/urthday

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  • Dunky Cup – Dunk Like a Boss

    Dunky Cup – Dunk Like a Boss

    Dunky Cup is a fun new way to enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes – Milk and Cookies

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    updated: Feb 4, 2017


    Phoenix, AZ, February 4, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​​​​​​​​Phoenix-based startup, Sprybird LLC, just released a fun new product that is a must-have for cookie dunkers. 

    Named Dunky Cup, it is redefining the milk and cookie experience. Heavy-duty, yet sleek and comfortable to hold, the dunking cup was meticulously crafted for various-shaped cookies and milk. Inspired by the creator’s love for Oreo Cookies (TM), the three pockets also nestle a variety of morsels such as Milano’s (TM), graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and even your own freshly baked cookies. At center stage, ice cold milk, tea, or coffee is stored and is where the dunking fun and mystique takes place. As an added bonus, Dunky Cup allows you to ditch the plate, elevating you to cookie dunking bliss with a simple, yet innovative approach to cookie dunking.

    My kiddos are gonna go nuts over this!

    Anonymous Blogger

    “I’ve always had a sweet tooth and a passion for inventing,” says the cup’s inventor Jim Smith. “These attributes crossed paths one night as I was sitting on the couch with my milk and cookies. As I stared at the cookie crumbs on my plate and then over at the small pile of dishes from cookies past on the adjacent table, the idea to integrate plate and cup came to me. I tried not to get too excited because I assumed that something this extraordinary probably had already been imagined. After hours of searching, a few other ideas that solved the cookie conundrum appeared, but I was unable to find any similar to Dunky Cup. From this point forward, I began my quest to solve this first world problem. With a background in engineering design, I initially modeled the cup for 4 cookies, but later decided that 3 cookies packaged much better and allowed for 8 ounces of milk in the center, plus it’s great portion control! The overall shape and feel of the cup evolved slightly over the course of its development as I created multiple 3D printed plastic and porcelain prototypes and got feedback from friends, industrial designers, and manufacturers. Eventually I decided on a very durable food-safe plastic. I now look forward to a successful Kickstarter campaign which is live as of 2/3/17.”

    Product Features

    • 3 cookie pocket design 
    • Interior vessel for milk, coffee, or tea 
    • Extra heavy-duty and strong 
    • Food, microwave, and dishwasher safe 
    • Large, ergonomic handle for comfortable, easy gripping 
    • Reusable unlike paper/foam cups + recyclable = better for planet 
    • Manufactured to high quality specifications 
    • Made for a lifetime of dunking

    Source: Sprybird LLC

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  • Thai Direct, an Authentic Thai Meal Kit Company, on Kickstarter

    Thai Direct, an Authentic Thai Meal Kit Company, on Kickstarter


































    Thai Direct, an authentic Thai meal kit company, delivers fresh authentic Thai ingredients with 20 minute recipes. Follow the Kickstarter link for their campaign information https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1728100051/thai-direct

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    Jul 17, 2016


    New York, NY, July 17, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    Thai Direct, an authentic Thai meal kit company, delivers fresh authentic Thai ingredients with 20 minute recipes. The company aims to ride the food disruption trend by offering the authentic Thai cuisine option. The starting price is $19.99 per meal for two servings per month. The subscriptions will range from 3 to 12 month periods. Customers can also choose to buy the products with no subscriptions. Packages include two people, family and party (6+). Thai Direct’s recipes, curated by real Thai home cooks, will be provided in the form of hard copies as well as online videos. In addition, they will offer other products including Thai pantry kits (free for 6 + month subscribers), frozen Thai sticky rice and frozen Thai Jasmine rice (non-flavor, lemongrass, cilantro and coconut flavor options). Currently Thai Direct is raising funds on Kickstarter for launching its beta in NYC. Follow the Kickstarter link for their campaign information https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1728100051/thai-direct

    Currently Thai Direct is raising funds on Kickstarter for launching its beta in NYC. Follow the Kickstarter link for their campaign information https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1728100051/thai-direct

    Lita Wall, CEO/Founder

    Source: Thai Direct

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  • Win an Existing Restaurant Plus $25,000 Working Capital and LIVE YOUR DREAM

    Win an Existing Restaurant Plus $25,000 Working Capital and LIVE YOUR DREAM

    Stache’s Cookery L.L.C. is sponsoring a recipe/essay contest to give away a fully operational restaurant, liquor license and $25,000 worth of working capital to one winner chosen by 50 local customers.

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    Jun 6, 2016


    Mena, Arkansas, June 6, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    After 7 years of operation in one of the most scenic areas of Arkansas, Stache’s Cookery L.L.C. is looking for that “right soul” with the perfect recipe to GIVE them their dream of owning a restaurant.   Staches Cookery, L.L.C. is proud to sponsor this once in a lifetime LIVE YOUR DREAM recipe/essay contest to win a fully operational restaurant, 1.5 acres of real property, building, contents, inventory, working staff, liquor license and $25,000 of working capital to start your venture in Mena, Arkansas, beginning now through July 30th, 2016.  Fifty (50) local customers will be the final judge for three finalist, who will be flown into Mena to run the restaurant for a day.   An entry fee of $150 is required to enter the contest and entries can be made at www.stachescookery.com.  If minimum amount of entries are not made by contest deadline, Sponsor will refund $125, less $25 for contest administration fees.

    WHO:  Stache’s Cookery, LLC   

    WHAT:  Recipe/Essay Contest

    WHEN: May 16th  – July 30th, 2016

    WHERE:  Mena, Arkansas

    HOW:  Enter at www.stachescookery.com Fill in entry form completely that includes Name, Address, Email Address, Phone, Recipe, Recipe Photo, 200 word or less Essay and $150 entry fee payable with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.  If minimum of 6,000 entries are not received, entrant will receive $125 refund, less $25 administration fees for contest. 

    KEY MESSAGE:  If you think you have what it takes to own a restaurant, this is YOUR opportunity to LIVE YOUR DREAM!  Enter your signature dish and short essay at www.stachescookery.com for your opportunity to win a fully running business and real estate with NO OVERHEAD!! Plus, $25,000 to start your new venture!  

    TARGET AUDIENCE:  21years – 65 years old, male or female, culinary or hospitality interest, line cooks, corporate restaurant managers for chains, and entrepreneurs

    WHAT DO THEY GAIN FROM THIS:  A fully functioning restaurant, the Warranty Deed to the real property, all contents, furniture, fixtures, equipment, food inventory, liquor license (after they pass ABC state requirements as owner), full working staff willing to stay and $25,000 working capital! 

    OBJECTIVE:  To allow the community to choose the best new owner for the restaurant and set them up for success with no overhead, existing business, $25,000 beginning cash flow for any necessary changes and full working staff willing to stay.

    Source: Stache’s Cookery L.L.C.

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