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ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Welcome to the ContenderCast with Justin Honaman, a leadership and Consumer Industries entrepreneurship conversation centered on shining a light on bright ideas. The ContenderCast is the top global Consumer Industries entrepreneurship podcast. Justin is a digital commerce leader, author, communicator, and Consumer Products / Retail industry thought-leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. For additional information and guest access, visit contendercast.com. Every winner started as a contender!

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All Episodes

16:58

AGUA BONITA :: REAL FRUIT AGUAS FRESCAS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/26

Agua Bonita makes the first 100% real fruit, ready-to-drink aguas frescas. Inspired by perfectly delicious, fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste, and fueled by a passion to create something culturally authentic, unique, better for the planet, and beautiful, Kayla Castañeda co-founded Agua Bonita. Kayla joins Justin to discuss this fresh beverage concept.

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26:35

PILLARS YOGURT :: DRINKABLE GREEK YOGURT

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/24

Disappointed by a market filled with products that were loaded with sugar and unnecessary junk, founder Eric Bonin wanted something better – something to feel good about serving to family and friends. Eric spent two years sourcing the best ingredients and perfecting a recipe that’s known as much for what’s left out, as for what’s in it. Pillars all-natural, non-GMO Greek yogurts are naturally simple and naturally good. Eric joins Justin to discuss this delicious new brand.

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27:30

PAWPURITY :: 100% NATURAL DOG & CAT PRODUCTS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/21

The pet world needed a change. Pawpurity began researching, testing and developing products that were food based. They started designing support systems to help senior dogs lead a normal life, some of which are still in the testing phases. They made a promise to pet owners to set the bar higher so their dogs stay safe, healthy and happy. PawPurity is determined to produce only top quality, naturally made products packaged in eco-friendly materials. Founder Lisa Porter joins Justin to discuss this

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33:38

HAPPY HOWL :: A NEW BREED OF DOG FOOD

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/20

At Happy Howl, dogs are more than just our companions, they’re our co-pilots in life. Happy Howl’s mission is to do more than just fuel our furry tribe with wholesome, human-grade food – they are dedicated to feeding shelter pups in need, too. Colin Buckley joins Justin to discuss this exciting new better-for-your-pet dog food company.

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19:20

CHI KITCHEN :: TRADITIONAL STYLE FERMENTED KIMCHI

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/19

Chi Kitchen is a woman-owned, family business founded by chef and culinary educator, Minnie Luong, who was born on a beautiful rice farm in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. After moving to the United State, Minnie grew up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with a food obsessed family. Minnie became a culinary expert specializing in hand-crafted fermented kimchi and decided to launch her own business with a simple mission - to create flavorful, hand-crafted Asian foods for the well-being and vitality of

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31:14

WING ZONE AND CAPRIOTTI’S :: ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE...

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/17

David Bloom leads with a passion! He is the Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone and an expert in all facets of the Foodservice business. David joins Justin to discuss how to strategically develop and operate at an accelerated pace with the right talent in the right seats on the team. Let’s go!

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29:49

CHAD BELDING :: THE FOWL LIFE

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/14

Chad Belding is a lifelong sportsman and outdoors enthusiast whose love of the lifestyle was instilled at a very young age by his father Orville Belding. Chad’s passion eventually led him to predator and waterfowl hunting, and soon thereafter he became involved in competitive duck and goose calling in the late 1990’s. The call of the wilderness never left him, however, and in 2008 he founded Banded, a video production and merchandising company that specializes in waterfowl hunting gear and

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24:42

LOTUS SUSTAINABLES :: THE #1 REUSABLE GROCERY...

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/13

Farzan Dehmoubed is Founder and CEO of Lotus Sustainables, an eco-friendly company on a mission to eliminate plastic from shopping. After launching its first product online with unprecedented success, Farzan expanded the company to retail. Lotus Sustainables eco-friendly products are now available in 15,000+ stores across the US and Canada, as well as on Amazon and Lotus-Sustainables.com. As the leading manufacturer of reusable bags, Lotus Sustainables has eliminated the need for over 400 million

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19:52

PB2 FOODS :: POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER (AND MORE!)

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/12

At PB2, they believe in finding the balance in everyday life, feeling confident in your choices, and being present each day. PB2 launched in 2007 and is continually working with a family of farmers to create pure and simple products that help you live better and happier. PB2 believes food can be both healthy and delicious at the same time. Eat what you love. Love what you eat. Choose PB2. John Monczynski joins Justin to discuss this delicious brand.

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19:47

REBEL KIN :: STYLISH BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/10

While working to build her business as a freelance designer for many years, Leah Michelle suffered tremendously from eye strain and headaches due to way too much screen time. After searching for and purchasing many pairs of blue light blocking glasses, she became disappointed with what she found in the marketplace and set out on a mission to create a better business. She developed a line of blue light blocking eyewear that are made of acetate to prevent eyes from harmful blue rays. Leah joins Justin

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21:07

UFURNISH :: CONNECTING SHOPPERS AND FURNITURE RETAILERS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/07

ufurnish.com allows you to search furniture and home furnishing ranges from 100+ retailers all on one website. Use our detailed filters to segment the market and easily find what you’re looking for. While searching for the perfect item, ufurnish will suggest alternative and similar products, so you can ensure you never miss out on the perfect item. Co-founder Deirdre Mc Gettrick joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing e-furniture business!

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23:13

COPPER CLEAN :: ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE PATCHES

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/06

Copper Clean™ Antimicrobial Surface Patches are durable, antimicrobial copper stickers that are applied to door handles, push plates, and other high-touch surfaces to kill surface-borne bacteria. Co-founder Benton Allen joins Justin to discuss product engineering, innovation and how copper helps keep surfaces clean.

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23:20

ACTUAL VEGGIES :: PLANT-ONLY VEGGIE BURGERS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/05

In a quest to find a healthier alternative to traditional burgers, co-founder, Jason, quickly realized that the grocery aisles were full of imitation meats and veggie burgers but all were either highly processed, frozen, bland or loaded with preservatives. Not to mention they didn’t even look appetizing! He was determined to create a better option full of fresh farm-grown veggies and ingredients that were not only healthier, but filling, delicious and colorful. This was the spark that led to the

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26:59

RIGHTRICE :: VEGGIES IN THE RICE AISLE

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/05/03

Keith Belling always loved rice. But the empty calories, all the carbs, and that mystery packet of seasoning, started to keep him from eating it as much as he wanted to. When he realized he wasn’t the only one, he decided to do something about it. He put together a team of fellow rice lovers and got to work figuring out how to create a dry (shelf-stable) rice grain packed with the power of vegetables. They kept at it, blending different nutritious vegetables until it was just right. Meet RightRice

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29:43

MASON DIXIE :: BORN IN OUR HOME. BAKED IN YOURS.

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/30

Ayeshah Abuelhiga started Mason Dixie in 2014 to change comfort food for the better. "Homestyle" cooking shouldn't mean settling for cheap, processed ingredients and scary chemicals. She is a first generation American and proudly watched her immigrant parents serve quality comfort food at their small carry-out restaurant and convenience store. After college, she craved that same food but the closest thing she found was fast food - and no decent biscuits! So Ayeshah started by making a REAL biscuit

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19:22

WHERE OH WHERE IS BARNABY BEAR?!

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/29

Entrepreneur, illustrator, author and working mother Wendy Rouillard took her grandmother’s teddy bear and made it into a successful and growing business based on helping children. Today, Barnaby has been on more than 25 adventures and his latest book, WHERE, OH WHERE, IS BARNABY BEAR? releases this month. The Barnaby franchise now include storybooks, coloring books, games, tote bags, back packs, and stuffed bears. Wendy joins Justin to discuss Barnaby!

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30:22

COTTON BLUES :: CHEESECAKE COMPANY

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/28

What began as a cheesecake recipe created by a high schooler in small-town Mississippi is now a business that makes thousands of cheesecakes each month. Mississippi Made – New York Approved. Co-founders Chris Ortego and Shaun Davis join Justin to discuss this delicious brand!

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23:44

MOKU FOODS :: PLANT-BASED JERKY

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/26

Raised on O‘ahu, Hawaii, an island with limited natural resources, Matt Feldman understood the importance of sustainability from a young age. As he began learning about the immense carbon footprint of the meat industry, he gravitated towards plant-based foods. Fast forward to today, Matt teamed up with two renowned culinary experts to develop a delicious jerky that is better for both our bodies and the planet. Matt joins Justin to discuss this exciting new brand!

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24:55

FITTRACK :: BUILD HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/23

In 2019, Jeff Lee founded FitTrack, a health technology company that allows users to track and measure their health easily and accurately. Now his health technology brand is one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. Jeff joins Justin to discuss this high-flying brand!

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19:18

SPOTMYUV :: UV DETECTION STICKERS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2021/04/21

SPOTMYUV®, a Canadian invention, was created in 2014 because of the genuine need for people worldwide to increase their personal line of defence against harmful UV sun damage. SPOTMYUV® co-inventors Andrew Martinko, Chad Sweeting and Derek Jouppi are graduates of the University of Waterloo's Nanotechnology Engineering program and are passionate about sun protection. With family and close friends impacted by skin cancer, they found a need to bring a product to market that would tell a wearer when to

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