100+ Female Founders Changing Food & Beverage in 2024
Whether it be products that are sustainably and ethically sourced, allergen friendly or culturally informed, women are changing the world of CPG for the better.
Who runs the world? GIRLS. And the same is true for the world of CPG. Women have long been the primary buyers- accounting for 93% of all purchases in the food sector- and now are dominating on the product development side, too. In recognizing Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are highlighting female founders who’ve createdproducts that are thoughtfully curated to fill a hole in the marketplace and offer transparency, quality ingredients, and authentic branding.
Whether it be products that are more sustainably sourced, allergen friendly, nutritious snacking, culturally informed and ethically sourced, or simply good/simple food, having more women at the CPG table is the future. We've taken to our network and following to bring you a comprehensive list of 100+ female owned-brands that are reinvigorating the food & beverage landscape.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Gluten-free & Non-GMO sprouted nut snacks.
The female founders Laurel admires: “I recently met Fawn Weaver who is a fellow Tennesean and the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She is the first African-American woman to head a major spirits brand with an all-female executive team. If you don't know her AND the Uncle Nearest story, she was just on NPR How I Built This and is an inspiration to all female founders out there. Uncle Nearest is now the fastest growing whiskey in the US (boom!). I also admire my 'CPG CORE CREW' that all launched around the same time..... Clara Payne's from Unite Food, Ashely Kohn from Prevail Jerky, Tal from Fun Sesames, Ashley from BTR NATION are all bad *ss female founders who I admire as they grow their incredible mission based brands. Also, what is it going to take to be part of CHIEF?! To me, that's a female group I would love to be a part of (hint hint to the Chief crew :).
ABOUT PRODUCT: Cured meat & salami made by two women with the finest ingredients, sustainable sourcing and new world flavors. Made in the Northwest's Seattle since 1999.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Meet GORGIE, the sparkling, 0 sugar energy drink bringing benefits from green tea, natural flavors, Biotin, B Vitamins, L-Theanine & more!
ABOUT PRODUCT: A sparkling beverage designed to support your mood. Made with dopamine-inducing adaptogens, real fruit juices, and 100mg of pure, organic caffeine.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Not so simple syrups for coffee, cocktails & occasions. Certified organic, made with wildflower honey and absolutely no preservatives.
The female founder Tara admires: When I started Daysie I set a quote by Sara Blakely as my phone background, “If you have a good product, if you’re solving a problem, if you are making a product or service better…it’s always a good time to start a business.” She’s someone I’ve always admired for her resilience, grit and philanthropy.
I’ve also been Instagram fan-girling over Dawn Brennan Maire of Starla Wines (non-alc wines) & Becca Millstein of Fishwife – not only are both of their products insanely delicious but I’m a consumer marketer by background and their branding is superb.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Better-for-you cashew butter spreads.
The female founders Michelle and Nikki admire: Regina at Nemi Snacks and Kaitlin at Pulp Pantry, not only are they our dear friends, but they're some of the hardest working, kind, and passionate female founders we know who both genuinely care about our food system and revolutionizing how we're snacking. We are so grateful to have them in our orbit as we all navigate building emerging brands during this crazy time.
ABOUT PRODUCT: The world's first nutrient dense, Ayurvedic salt and pepper. Made with vitamins derived from organic vegetables.
The female founders Raina admires: Some of my fave femme founders are Jing Gao, an advisor to Spicewell and rockstar founder of FlyByJing, Jessica Rolph of Happy Baby and now LoveEvery, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter and Courtney Nichols Gould of SmartyPants and countless others!
ABOUT PRODUCT: Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms (like Ashwagandha, Reishi, and Cordyceps) that help balance your body's reaction to stress by balancing hormonal glands.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Omsom offers starter packets, the history, and recipes for dishes like Korean Spicy Bulgogi, Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Krapow, and more.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Milk from oats. Flavors from Asia. Far from ordinary. Narra brews lattes powered with tea for smooth & focused energy. No added sugar. Free from dairy.
The female founders that Tania and Jahan admire: “We love our fellow female founders, and couldn’t pick just one! Two of our absolute favorites are Ali Bonar of Oathaus and Veronica Garza of Siete Foods. Ali has been an incredible resource to us and to the entire CPG community. She uses her platform to share her journey and motivate others in a transparent and relatable way. Not to mention, we are HUGE fans of Oathaus (don’t sleep on their Vanilla Granola Butter!). We love the brand that Veronica has helped create for those of us who have been on health journeys and really, anyone who loves tasty foods. We are so aligned with Siete’s mission, and have similarly pulled from our heritage to recreate comforting classics that are accessible to all.”
ABOUT PRODUCT: Chickpea-based brownies that break all the rules by eliminating butter, eggs and flour from the ingredient list of delicious, chewy brownies.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Lil Bucks gives you sprouted buckwheat as the crunchy ingredient you didn’t know was missing from your morning routine, not to mention your salads and desserts.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Big Picture’s line of raw, regenerative organic olives, peppers, and capers are naturally fermented using only 3 ingredients (artesian mineral water, sea salt and organic kosher wine vinegar). Free from additives, stabilizers, and heat pasteurization, they’re the tastiest way to nourish yourself.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Sweety Mochi Ice Cream is committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients and crafting the best tasting, most authentic mochi ice cream on the market.
The female founders Natalia admires: “Maya Kaimal from Maya Kaimal Foods. I admire the recognition she has achieved in the Ethnic/international food category. I also admire Gail Becker from Caulipower for her innovation in the cpg world. There are so many other female founded brands, like ours, to admire as well, they are small but mighty!"
Who runs the world? GIRLS. And the same is true for the world of CPG. Women have long been the primary buyers- accounting for 93% of all purchases in the food sector- and now are dominating on the product development side, too. In recognizing Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are highlighting female founders who’ve createdproducts that are thoughtfully curated to fill a hole in the marketplace and offer transparency, quality ingredients, and authentic branding.
Whether it be products that are more sustainably sourced, allergen friendly, nutritious snacking, culturally informed and ethically sourced, or simply good/simple food, having more women at the CPG table is the future. We've taken to our network and following to bring you a comprehensive list of 100+ female owned-brands that are reinvigorating the food & beverage landscape.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Gluten-free & Non-GMO sprouted nut snacks.
The female founders Laurel admires: “I recently met Fawn Weaver who is a fellow Tennesean and the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She is the first African-American woman to head a major spirits brand with an all-female executive team. If you don't know her AND the Uncle Nearest story, she was just on NPR How I Built This and is an inspiration to all female founders out there. Uncle Nearest is now the fastest growing whiskey in the US (boom!). I also admire my 'CPG CORE CREW' that all launched around the same time..... Clara Payne's from Unite Food, Ashely Kohn from Prevail Jerky, Tal from Fun Sesames, Ashley from BTR NATION are all bad *ss female founders who I admire as they grow their incredible mission based brands. Also, what is it going to take to be part of CHIEF?! To me, that's a female group I would love to be a part of (hint hint to the Chief crew :).
ABOUT PRODUCT: Cured meat & salami made by two women with the finest ingredients, sustainable sourcing and new world flavors. Made in the Northwest's Seattle since 1999.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Meet GORGIE, the sparkling, 0 sugar energy drink bringing benefits from green tea, natural flavors, Biotin, B Vitamins, L-Theanine & more!
ABOUT PRODUCT: A sparkling beverage designed to support your mood. Made with dopamine-inducing adaptogens, real fruit juices, and 100mg of pure, organic caffeine.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Not so simple syrups for coffee, cocktails & occasions. Certified organic, made with wildflower honey and absolutely no preservatives.
The female founder Tara admires: When I started Daysie I set a quote by Sara Blakely as my phone background, “If you have a good product, if you’re solving a problem, if you are making a product or service better…it’s always a good time to start a business.” She’s someone I’ve always admired for her resilience, grit and philanthropy.
I’ve also been Instagram fan-girling over Dawn Brennan Maire of Starla Wines (non-alc wines) & Becca Millstein of Fishwife – not only are both of their products insanely delicious but I’m a consumer marketer by background and their branding is superb.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Better-for-you cashew butter spreads.
The female founders Michelle and Nikki admire: Regina at Nemi Snacks and Kaitlin at Pulp Pantry, not only are they our dear friends, but they're some of the hardest working, kind, and passionate female founders we know who both genuinely care about our food system and revolutionizing how we're snacking. We are so grateful to have them in our orbit as we all navigate building emerging brands during this crazy time.
ABOUT PRODUCT: The world's first nutrient dense, Ayurvedic salt and pepper. Made with vitamins derived from organic vegetables.
The female founders Raina admires: Some of my fave femme founders are Jing Gao, an advisor to Spicewell and rockstar founder of FlyByJing, Jessica Rolph of Happy Baby and now LoveEvery, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter and Courtney Nichols Gould of SmartyPants and countless others!
ABOUT PRODUCT: Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms (like Ashwagandha, Reishi, and Cordyceps) that help balance your body's reaction to stress by balancing hormonal glands.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Omsom offers starter packets, the history, and recipes for dishes like Korean Spicy Bulgogi, Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Krapow, and more.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Milk from oats. Flavors from Asia. Far from ordinary. Narra brews lattes powered with tea for smooth & focused energy. No added sugar. Free from dairy.
The female founders that Tania and Jahan admire: “We love our fellow female founders, and couldn’t pick just one! Two of our absolute favorites are Ali Bonar of Oathaus and Veronica Garza of Siete Foods. Ali has been an incredible resource to us and to the entire CPG community. She uses her platform to share her journey and motivate others in a transparent and relatable way. Not to mention, we are HUGE fans of Oathaus (don’t sleep on their Vanilla Granola Butter!). We love the brand that Veronica has helped create for those of us who have been on health journeys and really, anyone who loves tasty foods. We are so aligned with Siete’s mission, and have similarly pulled from our heritage to recreate comforting classics that are accessible to all.”
ABOUT PRODUCT: Chickpea-based brownies that break all the rules by eliminating butter, eggs and flour from the ingredient list of delicious, chewy brownies.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Lil Bucks gives you sprouted buckwheat as the crunchy ingredient you didn’t know was missing from your morning routine, not to mention your salads and desserts.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Big Picture’s line of raw, regenerative organic olives, peppers, and capers are naturally fermented using only 3 ingredients (artesian mineral water, sea salt and organic kosher wine vinegar). Free from additives, stabilizers, and heat pasteurization, they’re the tastiest way to nourish yourself.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Sweety Mochi Ice Cream is committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients and crafting the best tasting, most authentic mochi ice cream on the market.
The female founders Natalia admires: “Maya Kaimal from Maya Kaimal Foods. I admire the recognition she has achieved in the Ethnic/international food category. I also admire Gail Becker from Caulipower for her innovation in the cpg world. There are so many other female founded brands, like ours, to admire as well, they are small but mighty!"
Who runs the world? GIRLS. And the same is true for the world of CPG. Women have long been the primary buyers- accounting for 93% of all purchases in the food sector- and now are dominating on the product development side, too. In recognizing Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are highlighting female founders who’ve createdproducts that are thoughtfully curated to fill a hole in the marketplace and offer transparency, quality ingredients, and authentic branding.
Whether it be products that are more sustainably sourced, allergen friendly, nutritious snacking, culturally informed and ethically sourced, or simply good/simple food, having more women at the CPG table is the future. We've taken to our network and following to bring you a comprehensive list of 100+ female owned-brands that are reinvigorating the food & beverage landscape.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Gluten-free & Non-GMO sprouted nut snacks.
The female founders Laurel admires: “I recently met Fawn Weaver who is a fellow Tennesean and the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She is the first African-American woman to head a major spirits brand with an all-female executive team. If you don't know her AND the Uncle Nearest story, she was just on NPR How I Built This and is an inspiration to all female founders out there. Uncle Nearest is now the fastest growing whiskey in the US (boom!). I also admire my 'CPG CORE CREW' that all launched around the same time..... Clara Payne's from Unite Food, Ashely Kohn from Prevail Jerky, Tal from Fun Sesames, Ashley from BTR NATION are all bad *ss female founders who I admire as they grow their incredible mission based brands. Also, what is it going to take to be part of CHIEF?! To me, that's a female group I would love to be a part of (hint hint to the Chief crew :).
ABOUT PRODUCT: Cured meat & salami made by two women with the finest ingredients, sustainable sourcing and new world flavors. Made in the Northwest's Seattle since 1999.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Meet GORGIE, the sparkling, 0 sugar energy drink bringing benefits from green tea, natural flavors, Biotin, B Vitamins, L-Theanine & more!
ABOUT PRODUCT: A sparkling beverage designed to support your mood. Made with dopamine-inducing adaptogens, real fruit juices, and 100mg of pure, organic caffeine.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Not so simple syrups for coffee, cocktails & occasions. Certified organic, made with wildflower honey and absolutely no preservatives.
The female founder Tara admires: When I started Daysie I set a quote by Sara Blakely as my phone background, “If you have a good product, if you’re solving a problem, if you are making a product or service better…it’s always a good time to start a business.” She’s someone I’ve always admired for her resilience, grit and philanthropy.
I’ve also been Instagram fan-girling over Dawn Brennan Maire of Starla Wines (non-alc wines) & Becca Millstein of Fishwife – not only are both of their products insanely delicious but I’m a consumer marketer by background and their branding is superb.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Better-for-you cashew butter spreads.
The female founders Michelle and Nikki admire: Regina at Nemi Snacks and Kaitlin at Pulp Pantry, not only are they our dear friends, but they're some of the hardest working, kind, and passionate female founders we know who both genuinely care about our food system and revolutionizing how we're snacking. We are so grateful to have them in our orbit as we all navigate building emerging brands during this crazy time.
ABOUT PRODUCT: The world's first nutrient dense, Ayurvedic salt and pepper. Made with vitamins derived from organic vegetables.
The female founders Raina admires: Some of my fave femme founders are Jing Gao, an advisor to Spicewell and rockstar founder of FlyByJing, Jessica Rolph of Happy Baby and now LoveEvery, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter and Courtney Nichols Gould of SmartyPants and countless others!
ABOUT PRODUCT: Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms (like Ashwagandha, Reishi, and Cordyceps) that help balance your body's reaction to stress by balancing hormonal glands.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Omsom offers starter packets, the history, and recipes for dishes like Korean Spicy Bulgogi, Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Krapow, and more.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Milk from oats. Flavors from Asia. Far from ordinary. Narra brews lattes powered with tea for smooth & focused energy. No added sugar. Free from dairy.
The female founders that Tania and Jahan admire: “We love our fellow female founders, and couldn’t pick just one! Two of our absolute favorites are Ali Bonar of Oathaus and Veronica Garza of Siete Foods. Ali has been an incredible resource to us and to the entire CPG community. She uses her platform to share her journey and motivate others in a transparent and relatable way. Not to mention, we are HUGE fans of Oathaus (don’t sleep on their Vanilla Granola Butter!). We love the brand that Veronica has helped create for those of us who have been on health journeys and really, anyone who loves tasty foods. We are so aligned with Siete’s mission, and have similarly pulled from our heritage to recreate comforting classics that are accessible to all.”
ABOUT PRODUCT: Chickpea-based brownies that break all the rules by eliminating butter, eggs and flour from the ingredient list of delicious, chewy brownies.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Lil Bucks gives you sprouted buckwheat as the crunchy ingredient you didn’t know was missing from your morning routine, not to mention your salads and desserts.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Big Picture’s line of raw, regenerative organic olives, peppers, and capers are naturally fermented using only 3 ingredients (artesian mineral water, sea salt and organic kosher wine vinegar). Free from additives, stabilizers, and heat pasteurization, they’re the tastiest way to nourish yourself.
ABOUT PRODUCT: Sweety Mochi Ice Cream is committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients and crafting the best tasting, most authentic mochi ice cream on the market.
The female founders Natalia admires: “Maya Kaimal from Maya Kaimal Foods. I admire the recognition she has achieved in the Ethnic/international food category. I also admire Gail Becker from Caulipower for her innovation in the cpg world. There are so many other female founded brands, like ours, to admire as well, they are small but mighty!"
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