At Afia, we are driven by a mission to make food powerful. Through our nutritious, healthy ingredients and traditional Mediterranean recipes. Made from scratch in Austin, TX, and through the help of the community that we employ. All to bring you the tastiest Mediterranean dishes, that empower more than your meal. Afia is a female-majority and minority owned business. Once available in one Texas farmers' market in 2017, today Afia is available online and at over 3000+ doors nationally.
Afia的外部链接
Afia转发了
Only a week away, be there or be ?? . I'll be moderating a panel titled "Ops Are Sexy: Milking Your Manufacturing for Money." I'll bring my own sexy (think Magnum P.I. meets CPG food industry) while my panelists Yassin Sibai, Oisin Hanrahan and Craig Albert will bring theirs by way of expertise and insight. Don't miss it! Link to register in the comments
?? On newstands now! So excited to see our gorgeous giftable spices in the Real Simple Holiday Gift Guide in their December issue! (Makes for great travel reading!) Give the gift of classic Mediterranean flavors with our family's favorite spice blends while they're on Black Friday sale on Amazon ??https://lnkd.in/gugqcZZh #wesayafia #mediterraneanmoreoften #giftguide #cpg #realsimple #holidaygifts #blackfriday
?? You don't want to miss #NoshLive this year! Our co-founder Yassin Sibai is joining the agenda to speak about what it's like to start a CPG company that owns its manufacturing from Day 1 It should be a fascinating panel on self-manufacture versus co-packing amind a lot of great agenda highlights! #wesayafia #mediterraneanmoreoften Nosh.com #cpg #startup #selfmanufacture
Quality above all else!
Helping CPG Founders and Investors of innovative brands to profitably scale DTC & Retail businesses. Specialty in Vitamins & Supplements, Beauty and Pet markets. Podcast Host.
??"You can throw millions of dollars into marketing...but if your product isn't quality... those marketing dollars mean nothing." - Farrah Moussallati Sibai Moussalati Sibai, Founder Afia In this podcast episode, I dive into the heartwarming and motivating story of Farrah Moussallati Sibai, the visionary founder of Afia With no background in the food industry, Farah embarked on a journey driven by personal challenges and a profound desire to make a difference. From humble beginnings at Texas farmers markets to a successful retail launch, her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, strategic thinking, and a commitment to values. Key points discussed: * Starting Small, Dreaming Big * Challenges in Retail Expansion * The Role of Patience and Perseverance * Learning from Mistakes * Commitment to Community * Innovation and Quality * Perseverance and Adaptability ??????Episode link in the Comments!?????? Follow Afia Foods’ journey on social media and check out their delicious offerings. If Farah’s story inspires you, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Don’t forget to follow me, Rose Hamilton, and Compass Rose Ventures for more inspiring stories like this one. ?? Spark an idea? Give a ??! ?? Got thoughts? Share 'em! ?? Let's keep the ideas rolling! Reshare this post to inspire your network.
Are we crazy to run a consumer brand and a manufacturing company at the same time? MAYBE! The co-packing route that most founders with a great idea choose lets you stick to running your brand while someone else runs the manufacturing business - you get to focus on marketing and selling product while someone else worries about efficiency and new machinery and how to fix a problem when an order is due. Many startup CPG companies are simply not prepared to run two businesses at once! But for Yassin & Farrah, they didn't see any other way! Owning our own manufacturing from day one was a crucial decision that has let us keep complete control of our quality and family recipes - and provided resiliency to headwinds and flexibility to meet BIG new opportunities!
Don't miss today's webinar with Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine! Our fabulous founder Farrah will be on talking frozen food manufacturer logistics - and how we got where we are today! #wesayafia #mediterraneanmoreoften #cpgstartup #selfmanufacture
Join us tomorrow for an in-depth look at the cold chain industry's future! ?? Learn about the latest advancements in cold storage and how F&B manufacturers can optimize their operations with 3PLs. Don’t miss out—register now to stay informed! Register now ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOcth Sponsored by Rytec, a Nucor company and viastore North America #FoodManufacturing #SupplyChain #IndustryInsights #Webinar
We love to see the expanding definition of comfort food to include the amazing flavors that say "home" to us! AFIA! Thanks New Hope Network and Jenna Blumenfeld for the shout out! #mediterraneanmoreoften #wesayafia
They soothe us during times of stress. They remind us of positive memories. They elevate our mood. As the year approaches the holiday season, grocery shoppers have comfort foods on their minds. While heavy, caloric ingredients such as cheese, cream and carbohydrates are hallmarks of comfort foods, they can take many forms, from carefully crafted spaghetti and plant-based meatballs to healthful slow-simmered curries and sauces. Thankfully, new frozen products provide delicious, globally inspired comfort foods that take just a few minutes to prepare. The market is hungry for these novel brands. A 2024 Artizton study reports the U.S. frozen food market was valued at $76 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.41% to $92.94 billion by 2029. Here, explore the pioneering products fueling consumer zeal for frozen foods: https://utm.io/uhDQe Daiya Foods Inc Blue Zones Kitchen Truly Indian (ADF Foods) Amy's Kitchen MìLà GoodPop House of Kajaana, Inc. gardein? Afia Impossible Foods #ComfortFood #FrozenFoodInnovation #FoodAndBeverage #ConsumerTrends #HealthyComfortFood #ConvenienceFoods #GlobalFlavors #FoodIndustryGrowth #PlantBasedFoods #FrozenFoodMarket #CulinaryInnovation #NaturalProducts
As we celebrate our first year in our Taylor, TX manufacturing facility, we are also celebrating our SQF certification! We couldn't be prouder of our team for working so hard every day to ensure that the food we produce doesn't just taste amazing, but is made to the highest standards of quality and safety. Achieving this certification is a testament to our amazing production team and is the culmination of months and years of work. Special thanks to Tatjanna Webb and our consultant Lily Hull(张清丽), PhD, MBA for all your hard work! #wesayafia #mediterraneanmoreoften #sqf #cpgbrands #selfmanufacture
Thanks for the shout out! We're so excited about these new spices that beautifully compliment our lines of clean ingredient frozen Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food! #wesayafia #mediterraneanmoreoften
?? Founder Foodbevy.com and Joyful Co. | Forbes 30 Under 30 | I help food and beverage founders grow from Startup To Scale. I help people and companies spread joy by sending meaningful gifts featuring minority founders.
???What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read this week: ?? ???????????? ???????????????? ?? Alice's Sweet Tooth, founded by Elyse Eisenberg, expands nationwide with their Cookie Bites now available at Sprouts. ?? The Bear & The Rat: Cool Treats for Dogs, founded by Matthew and Meg Meyer ???????? , announces their frozen dog treats and toppers are now available at Petco stores across the U.S. ?? Hummus Goodness, founded by Hannah (Hanady) Awada and Lara Lozser, brings their olive oil-based hummus to Lunds & Byerlys in Minnesota. ?? Confusion Snacks, founded by Aadit Patel, lands in over 90 Whole Foods Markets across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. ?? Terranean Herbs & Spices founded by Tina Lattouf Chamoun, now offers their za’atar seasoning at Jewel-Osco locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. ?? Joydays, founded by Amy Raymond Cohn, launches their Chocolate Date Bark and cookies in all Gelson’s Markets in Southern California. ?? LEXINGTON BAKES, founded by Lex Evan? ????, debuts their Cosmic Forest? Cookie at Erewhon. ?? De La Calle Tepache, co-founded by Alex Matthews and Rafael Martin Del Campo, teams up with Costco for a Southern California roadshow, showcasing their Mexican sodas. ?? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?? Ghia, founded by Melanie Masarin, introduces Le Fizz, a 750ml alcohol-free sparkling aperitif featuring orange blossom and strawberry flavors with a dry finish. ?? Dyverg Brands, LLC, co-founded by Doug Resh and Holden Rouse, launches AVVIKA, a caffeine-free energy drink inspired by global cities, offering a balanced lift without caffeine. ?? Afia, founded by Farrah Moussallati Sibai, debuts their Mediterranean Spice Blends and Pantry Spice Gift Sets, featuring premium spices like Za'atar and Sumac. ?? Wellious, founded by Sean Hall, releases their limited-time Peanut Butter & Chocolate flavor in collaboration with plant-based influencer HealthyGirl Kitchen. ?? ???????? ???? ?????????????????? ?? Once Upon a Farm, co-founded by John Foraker, celebrates doubling velocities and growth after significant packaging and positioning changes. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: Have your own news to share? Let me know in the comments or DM me. #CPG #FoodandBeverage
Thanks Nosh.com for including our spices in the new product round up! We can't wait for more folks to try them! #wesayafia #cpgcompany #newproducts