Angie Nelson of Liam's: Navigating Food Allergies and Safe Meals

Angie Nelson of Liam's: Navigating Food Allergies and Safe Meals

Discover how Angie's personal experience with her son Liam's food allergies led to the creation of Liam's, a brand offering frozen allergen-free meals. In this episode of The New Pantry, Angie shares the challenges of finding safe food options, the importance of community support and her vision for making allergy-friendly food accessible to all.

Subash Yadav of Mr. Momo: Introducing Nepali Cuisine to America and the Superbowl

Discover how Subash Yadav went from pre-med student to pioneering Nepali cuisine in America. From launching a food truck to serving momo dumplings at the Super Bowl, his journey is a story of resilience and culinary innovation. Tune in to learn how Subash is bringing the bold flavors of Nepal to the forefront of U.S. food culture.

Vanessa Royle of Tilden Cocktails: Embracing Sobriety and Intentional Living

In this episode of The New Pantry, Vanessa Royle, co-founder and CEO of Tilden Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, shares her powerful journey of choosing sobriety during the pandemic and building a brand around intentional living. Vanessa opens up about the challenges of navigating a culture centered on alcohol, the freedom and clarity she’s found in living alcohol-free, and how that decision inspired the creation of Tilden’s premium non-alcoholic cocktails. Tune in for an inspiring story of entrepreneurship and the growing movement redefining how we gather and celebrate.

Yousuf Ahmed of B-SIDES: Sustainability and Upcycling in the Food Industry

What if yesterday’s leftovers could become tomorrow’s best-sellers? In this episode of The New Pantry, we explore the power of food upcycling with Yousuf Ahmed, founder of B-SIDES Snacks. Discover how Yousuf is transforming food waste into crave-worthy, flavor-forward snacks while cutting environmental impact. From the challenges of scaling an upcycled food brand to the wins that fuel momentum, this conversation reveals how upcycling is reshaping the food industry and driving a more sustainable future.

Matt Adelmann of Switchback Foods: "Living Loud" and Charting Your Own Path

For Matt Adelmann, co-founding Switchback Foods was about more than creating snacks with real-food ingredients - it was about redefining success and living with intention. In this episode of The New Pantry, Matt shares the story behind Switchback’s motto, “Live Loud,” and what it means to pursue what matters most and build a mission-driven food brand. Discover insights on entrepreneurship, wellness, and purposeful living from a founder who’s challenging the food industry to think bigger.