Former Whole Foods Market Team Member, Corey Rennell started Core Method after having studied traditional food sources throughout the world. Before founding CORE, Corey went on a quest to get to the bottom of nutrition. He trained with elite athletes, researched the biology of food, and spent 14 months living with twelve tribes around the world. Remarkably, he discovered the most profound and consistent things we know about nutrition are really simple. At CORE, Corey and his team apply this enduring wisdom to make convenient, healthy, food.
Tiny But Mighty is a third generation, family-owned and -operated business, run by Gene and Lynn Mealhow along with their sons. They are passionate farmers who bring their love for this heirloom product to work with them every day. The Tiny But Mighty popcorn is native to North America but was nearly lost by the 1970’s. It was all but forgotten until a family member discovered the last remaining popcorn and planted it. The popcorn is easier to digest than regular popcorn because the kernels are smaller and denser and the hull disintegrates when popped!
Owners Sarah Yancey and Chad Oliphant started Smiling Hara in 2009 in order to provide the greater Asheville community with a source of fresh, unpasteurized, organic, GMO-free Tempeh.
Roots was started in 2005 as a cafe in the back of a little co-op in Asheville,NC. At that time, Roots was producing items that were served in the cafe as well as wholesaled to local markets.
Peggy Sutton, owner of To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co., started in her kitchen in 2005 baking with sprouted grains for a few friends. Peggy utilized a modern way to sprout grains at home that was akin to how our ancestors would harvest grains that had naturally sprouted in the fields.
Looking for a substitute for hummus? Soy Sen Zay has been making unique, artisanal edamame dips for the last 5 years. With their loan, Dean and Anne Panovich have purchased new equipment and expanded their refrigeration system to increase production and grow their product line.
White Girl Salsa was given its name by Hispanic friends of company owner, Julie Nirvelli. She proudly combines top quality ingredients to create award winning, fresh tasting salsas. With her loan, Julie will expand into new regions of Whole Foods Market as well as provide demo support for a successful expansion.
Growing up, hot sauce was a part of every meal and gathering at Everardo's house. Based on his grandmother's three-generations-old secret recipe, Branford’s Originals combines family tradition with bold new flavors.
What started out as healthy eating classes for his patients using the Mediterranean Diet, has turned into a growing, family business. Combining a passion for health and cooking the Saitta family produces both freshly cooked and flash frozen organic meals.
