Fans of Shark Tank may recognize Kelsey Moreira from her 2019 appearance on the show to gain backing for her edible cookie dough company, Doughp. Even though she didn’t get a deal, Doughp is doing just fine without it. The brand’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) model has been a hit with consumers.

Dynamic Conveyor Corporation has been recognized as one of five finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award. The Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award was created by the Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University as a way to honor and recognize the many creative innovators found in West Michigan. The program recognizes innovative ideas and can be given to an individual or a team of people from any business or nonprofit in the West Michigan area.

Memories are made in the kitchen, which is why the two moms behind Raised Gluten Free are making it easy to bake and enjoy fresh-from-the oven cookies together, regardless of food restrictions. Made in small batches at a dedicated, certified gluten-free bakery in Northern California, the brand’s Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate Fudge Cookie Doughs are 100% vegan and certified gluten free. Featuring from-scratch flavor from high-quality ingredients like brown rice flour and a soy-free buttery spread, each are also free of dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, peanuts, Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Project Verified.

Raised Gluten Free, a women-owned business bringing small-batch, plant-based pies to market, is celebrating the sweet flavors of spring and summer with two seasonally inspired offerings: Southern Peach and Blueberry Bliss. 100% vegan and allergy-friendly, the decadent desserts are crafted at a dedicated, certified gluten-free bakery in Northern California and are also free of dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, peanuts, Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Project Verified. 

Honey Mama’s, the female-founded and Oregon-based maker of nutrient-rich, refrigerated cocoa truffle bars, announces their nationwide expansion to all Whole Foods Market stores across the country. From humble beginnings at the Portland State Farmers Market in 2013, nationwide expansion with Whole Foods Market marks an exciting new growth phase for the company and an indication of the increasing consumer demand for premium and nourishing natural offerings. 

Blenders & Bowls and Laura’s Gourmet Granola, two women-owned food brands, have combined their products to create a healthy meal or snack on-the-go from your freezer: smoothie bowls.

Entrepreneur and Chef, Liz Rogers envisioned a whimsical 2-in-1 dessert that paired fresh baked pastries with homemade ice cream, made with only the freshest ingredients. She took everything she had and created Creamalicious (Now available at Walmart, Schnuck’s, Jungle Jim’s, Meijer’s and online at SoCreamalicious.com).

Doughp, the edible and bakeable cookie dough brand, has partnered with Ritual Zero Proof, the first American-made spirit alternatives to capture the taste, smell and sensation of traditional spirits without the alcohol, to create Whiskey Maple Bacon cookie dough. 

Natasha Case, CEO and Co-Founder of Coolhaus, announced that Queens' Coffee Ice Cream is back this year exclusively at Whole Foods. Made with Allegro Coffee’s Three Queens Blend sourced from three women-owned coffee farms in East Africa, this pint has been touched by women at every level of its creation. Natasha is passionate about helping pave the way for other female and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through mentorships, innovative business partnerships, and funding grants through foundations like Black Girl Ventures. 

Tribe Transportation is expanding its fleet with 111 new 53-foot trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4 7500 refrigeration units to help it meet demand in the fast-growing life sciences sector, which includes the transport of pharmaceutical products. The acquisition includes Carrier Transicold TRU-Mount solar panels, which help to maintain the charge of the refrigeration unit batteries. Additionally, Tribe acquired 100 Carrier Transicold ComfortPro diesel auxiliary power units (APUs) to help maintain cab climate control for its drivers.