When Neil Thomson decided to create his subscription business Naked Snacks, healthy snacking was new to him. But he knew a thing or two about branding. “I had all sorts of books about entrepreneurship that said, ‘Just create that minimum viable product’, and then invest into branding once you’ve gotten feedback from your first customers.” … Continued
One of the most pleasurable aspects of being a craft beer fan is experiencing different regions through taste alone. And one of the more delightfully unexpected trips a beer drinker can take is to Juneau, Alaska, via the award-winning brews of Alaska Brewing Company. Founded by Marcy and Geoff Larsen in 1986, the company has … Continued
Peregrine Supply Co. are “makers of modern functional men’s products”. And if you ask founder Tyler Hill, there are few things less “functional” than the way big brands have traditionally marketed to men. “When we started out in 2014, we never intended for Peregrine to become what it became,” says Tyler. “We just saw how … Continued
1 in 7 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. So…say you want to raise awareness and funds for this extremely serious problem. You decide to create a product. Its branding will highlight the cause and its sales will fund cutting edge research. All you need to do is coordinate … Continued
Members of Tea Runners tend to get pretty excited when their – in the words of founder Charlie Ritchie – “monthly care packages” arrive. You can get a sense of that excitement from reading Tea Runners’ online reviews. This one, for example, is typical of the Tea Runner experience: “LOVE my subscription to Tea Runners! … Continued
In her “wildest hopes and dreams” Crystal Regehr Westergard never imagined she’d be selling her millionth chocolate bar. Less than a year after reviving Cuban Lunch, a peanut-and-chocolate bar beloved since the 1930’s, Crystal is stunned by success. “I do feel like I’m living in some sort of tv show,” she laughs. “Except this is … Continued
Festina Lente, the Langley-based winery and meadery, is named after an intriguing old saying: “Make Haste Slowly”. This saying reflects their philosophy of taking the time to accomplish things with diligence the first time and taking pride in the simple things done well. But perhaps the story of Festina Lente Estate Winery itself will shed … Continued
At 300+ food markets, co-ops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutiques across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, fermentation fans get their fix of Iggy’s. This Bainbridge Island, Washington-based company crafts delectable kombucha and kvass beverages with a culture as effervescent as their products. Iggy’s team describes themselves as “foodies, herbalists, artists, musicians, sci-fi fans, fishers and foragers, … Continued
At 125 years old, the premium tea and coffee company Murchie’s Tea & Coffee is one of Canada’s oldest brands. The fact that its founder, John Murchie, once delivered tea to Queen Victoria at Balmoral Castle is impressive enough. But Murchie’s status as a century-and-a-quarter-aged company is truly incredible in light of today’s disruptive business … Continued
AG Hair, a Great Little Box Company client since 1997, has always been a difference-maker. In an industry rife with chemical-laden solutions, they chose to formulate products that are, on average, 85% natural. But while AG maximizes natural ingredients like calendula and oat protein, it never sacrifices performance. It’s a balance that few hair industry … Continued