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“It took like three years to get something that was edible, protein bars are hard to make,” Zealand said. “They’re usually known for being chalky.”As her bars make their way across Canada, she hopes the recently upgraded packaging will help take them even further. “We just trademarked in the and Canada so we’ve got a couple of years to start expanding into the U.S. as well,” Zealand said.Across town, another former accounting professional never intended to create a health food company. Her inspiration to make a nutritious, satisfying snack came during a difficult time.
“That was two years ago and it’s evolved from an online platform to retail stores,” Gosipc said. “We have sought out national distribution.” While The Healthy Nut grew, Gospic’s daughter was beating cancer. Today she is cancer free and helps her mom run the business.