Share to twitterAs emerging brands continue to gain traction by creating products that consumers find both nourishing and delightful. It is great to see several women-led companies this category as well. This article highlights 9 women-led companies people should watch in 2020: Founded by Suzie York, a 30 year veteran of the CPG industry who had worked with Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Weight Watcher and Zag. Prompted by health challenges, York made changes to her diet.
Rumi Spice was born out of its founders’ desire to cultivate peace in Afghanistan by creating demand for the country’s agricultural products. The company started by exporting and selling high-quality, sustainably sourced saffron to the US market in order to connect Afghan farmers with the global market and unlock economic potential for them.”
Rumi Spice brand produces flavorful spices to consumers. Today, the company sells ten different spices and spice blends to add flavor to the dishes of both home and professional chefs. The company reported to have raised $2.5MM+ from private equity and seed investors.- founded by two moms and food industry veterans Monette and Julie Bishop.
our creamy gelato flavors were crafted to be free from major allergens, including wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and soy.” The company has raised more than $1 million to date with products available in 800 stores across the U.S., including both natural and conventional retailers. - Co-founded by Cindy Kasindorf, a nutritional health counselor who started the company after years of observing the benefits of her detox program in people who followed the program. The brand has created a line of 100% plant-based protein beverages enriched with super foods and botanical herbs.