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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Introducing The Fermenstation - a better way to brew your booch. ✨ Kombucha is a fermented, fizzy, tea-based drink packed with a flavor-punch that is both delightful and healthy. It’s made using a combination of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to promote healthy acids and beneficial probiotics. Bring kombucha into the 21st century with an efficient, compact, and connected device. With the growing emphasis on gut health and the microbiome, KOMBU is excited to offer folks a healthy and accessible option for naturally fermented foods at home. More Americans are seeking organic, low-sugar, nutrient-rich alternatives to the standard American diet, and KOMBU meets these needs. Brewing great booch with KOMBU is affordable, making kombucha's health benefits accessible to everyone. KOMBU makes it easy to brew your own. Now available on Kickstarter -  👉 https://lnkd.in/giCzhJ_W

Hey everyone, From my earliest memories, the aroma of coffee was a staple in my Cuban-American home—more than just a beverage, it was a ritual that brought us together. I remember waking up in the morning as a kid to the smell of Cuban espresso filling the air as my mom brewed the first batch in our traditional Moka pot, which Cubans call a "cafetera."Who doesn't love the aroma of coffee calling you to wake up in the morning? It wakes our olfactory bulb, which tells our brain it's time to wake up. But for years people have been drinking coffee with hidden toxins. If you've been following my Newsletter, I've been writing about that in the Happy Gut blog. So today, I'm excited to bring that heritage forward with a healthful, organic twist through Happy Gut Coffee.We're on a mission to bring a great-tasting, USDA organic, French dark roast coffee to the market that’s not only deep-rooted in tradition but also gentle on your gut, free of toxins, and deliciously low-acid. That's a win-win for anyone who loves coffee, but hates dealing with the stomach pain or acid reflux many get afterwards. As I write this, we're at 74% of our $10K goal on Kickstarter, and (WOW!) I couldn't have done it without your support, words of encouragement, and most importantly, your backing. We have 5 more days to go before the end of the Kickstarter campaign. And I know that with your help, we can make this DREAM a reality. How You Can Help: Pledge Directly: Consider supporting our campaign by pledging for the 3-bag reward. It’s a perfect way to experience or share this unique coffee firsthand. Spread the Word: Know someone who loves coffee but struggles with acidity? Tell them about Happy Gut Coffee. Your recommendation could make a significant impact. (But spread it quickly, the clock is ticking on our Kickstarter...) And here's the added plus...Stocking stuffers, anyone?!? We'll be ready to ship within 3 weeks after the Kickstarter closes this Friday, November 22nd, just in time for the holiday season.What better GIFT to give than a health-conscious, tasty coffee?We expect the first shipments to arrive just before the Christmas holiday festivities begin. Please, lend your support and help bring Happy Gut Coffee to breakfast tables all across the country: https://lnkd.in/ew-b3BSf, know that when you support Happy Gut Coffee, you're also supporting environmental sustainability and small, organic farmers in South America. AND... We also micro-roast our beans right In my own back yard here in the lower Hudson valley of NY State. (Hi, from NYC btw! :-)) Thank you for being a part of this journey. Seriously, your support has meant so much to me. And, lastly, THANK YOU helping me share a coffee that’s good for the soul and gentle on the gut! With lots of love, Vincent "Gut Love In a Cup" www.happygutcoffee.com

https://lnkd.in/egSWCu5P To accommodate the sensitive noses of cats, ETICAT+ is designed to be completely fragrance-free. Although it is made from recycled coffee grounds, you need not worry about a coffee smell, as the patented fermentation process that removes caffeine also eliminates most of the coffee smell. We introduce ETICAT+ as a new solution to reduce your cat’s & cat owner’s stress level and help pet owners manage their environment better. ETICAT+ is an eco-friendly cat litter made from upcycled coffee grounds with a 99.5% ammonia odor control. It also features powerful odor control and enhanced clumping capabilities, along with being virtually dust-free and fragrance-free, which cats prefer. Additionally, ETICAT+ is made from upcycled coffee grounds and pulp by-products, making it the most eco-friendly cat litter available in the market today. Our product is decaffeinated, meaning it contains only trace amounts of caffeine—similar to how a small amount of alcohol naturally occurs in fruits like oranges. Rest assured, even if your cat licks its paws after using the litter box, this product is completely safe and poses no harm. Extensive testing has confirmed that ETICAT+ is both non-toxic and safe for everyday use with cats. Additionally, ETICAT+ produces less dust compared to other products, reducing potential respiratory issues for your cat and making it easier to maintain a clean environment around the litter box. Alfred Pets

🌍 Saving Food, Saving Money: The Food ResQ Story 🌍 I’m thrilled to sit down with Donny Naidoo, founder of Food ResQ, to talk about his incredible startup journey. From an idea to a platform that’s tackling food waste, Donny's story is a must-hear for all founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you’re passionate about startups, sustainability, or just looking for inspiration, don’t miss this session! 💡 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gN_XyQ24

ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL FUNDRAISING BEGINS (August 20th) for Swoop Beverage Co. When you offer your support, you'll be... 👉 Putting a health-conscious sparkling water on store shelves that aligns with traditional American values 👉 Encouraging a healthier lifestyle through a beverage that will be fortified with essential B vitamins 👉 Fueling the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation and economic growth in the U.S. 👉 Empowering a company that values transparency and integrity, ensuring that every purchase supports a tradition of trust and quality 👉 Supporting local jobs and boosting the domestic economy, because every purchase of Swoop will help keep production and profits within our communities 👉 Advancing a socially responsible agenda, where a portion of every sale is reinvested into community programs to help startups and small businesses get up and running 👉 Promoting environmental sustainability by choosing a brand that prioritizes eco-friendly practices and natural ingredients Come join the Swoop revolution - Where Freedom Meets Refreshment! #SwoopBeverageCo #WhereFreedomMeetsRefreshment #USA #AmericaFirst #AmericanMade #SparklingWater #CPG

Raise your hand if you are annoyed thinking of tonight's dinner with a toddler/preschooler and already anticipating the usual scenario ("I don't like this!") featuring the Oscar-winning "Picky Eater" with the not-so-happy ending (serving pasta, AGAIN!). If you know the feeling you might consider supporting this project ⬇️ It's an idea Marina den Hengst and myself came up with few months back and since have created a prototype and tested - with enthusiastic feedback. Tummy Talks: simple conversational cards featuring the Tummy and the Food with a cute graphic on one side of the card and a funny 'knock-knock' dialogue between the two characters on the other side. Each dialogue explains WHY the Food is good for the Tummy (aka - what presents it brings for it) and lets the kid decide whether the Tummy lets the Food in, or not. 🥦 In a world where teaching kids how to eat healthy is increasingly difficult we believe this might be a great tool for a parent to engage, educate and have fun! --- If you think this project is worth the attention please share ♻️ For any form of support - thank you 🙏 #Kickstarter #HealthyEating #TummyTalks #PickyEaters #Parenting #NutritionForKids #SupportSmallBusiness #HealthyHabits #MealtimeFun #RaisingHealthyKids https://lnkd.in/eABvys52

It’s National Apple Day! How we love a FRUIT-ful partnership here at Bread and Butter. And working with the Worldwide Fruit Limited team is no exception as we surpass the magic 20 million milestone with over 20 million pieces of fruit donated from their surplus stock. We joined forces in June 2021, on a joint mission to make sure that any Worldwide Fruit surplus produce is used to feed families in low-income communities. So far, the collaboration has redistributed over a juicy 954 tonnes of fruit including their iconic JAZZ™ apples, which also saves 2.4 million kg CO2. Amazing! Our very own Mark Game, CEO of The Bread and Butter Thing said: “We know that at least half of our members struggled to access affordable fruit and veg before joining Bread and Butter. And now 75% eat fruit and veg on a regular basis thanks to partnerships like Worldwide Fruit. The JAZZ™ apples always go down a storm with our young families! It really does make a huge difference to what we’re trying to achieve. We can’t thank the WFL team enough for all that they’ve contributed.” And this week, we’ll be doing our now-legendary orchard runs to Worldwide Fruits multiple orchard sites to collect over 500,000 ‘wonky’ mixed apples, fresh from the tree! This is our third year working with Worldwide Fruit to redistribute their orchard surplus all picked manually by their teams. Wow. We’re getting arm ache just thinking about it! #nationalappleday #partnership #healthyeating #surplusfood

Yesterday I reached out to Ida Tin, The mother of FEMTech, I wanted to see if she could help with my film MILK, We are still looking for funding and I thought she might be able to help as the issue is a complex one. I told Ida Tin, about the thousands of women in the U.K. who are unable to breastfeed and can't afford the rising cost of formula milk, so many babies are starving, and women are having to put themselves and baby in danger to ease the suffering, either through Formula foraging, stealing formula or making their own, which all can have devastating consequences. Sometimes it feels like we are living in another century! Ida had no idea about the situation and wrote back expressing her concern, however, her first question was.... WHY CAN'T THE WOMEN BREASTFEED? I wrote back about the many complexities, but honestly, I was quite surprised she asked. Ida suggested that I share her 'silly question' as a way of bringing about conversation, and hopefully raising awareness as to why the film needs to be made. The why is full of complexity, intertwined in years of trauma, physiological issues, the mothers own hunger, and many many other issues, but this should never be the question. The question should be. HOW DO WE SUPPORT MOTHERS AND BABIES SO THAT THEY DONT HAVE TO GO HUNGRY? We know that the results of malnutrition in the early stages of life go on to affect the growing child for years to come, never mind the enormous impact, the guilt and shame will have on the mother. But we need to do more, we need to do better. Right now baby banks are not allowed to supply formula, and supermarkets are hiking up the cost. We hope to take our film MILK to policy makers, and government to change the system. Help us get this film made by sharing and donating to our crowdfunder, we have over £10k in funds but need to raise more to get this film made. you can donate here https://lnkd.in/eY6med3A

💛 Behind every post, every smile, and every patty we serve, there’s a side of this journey you don’t always see. 🫣 I bet some of you think I’m permanently smiling!😅 And while I do genuinely smile 99.5% of the time, there are moments when I’m in tears 😭 because, honestly—this is hard. Building The Vegan Patty Lady has come with so many hurdles, and one of the biggest? Cash flow. 😩 Even with the most brilliant idea, bringing it to life needs funding, and as my parents always reminded me, money doesn’t grow on trees! 😝 So we push through tough times and challenges that, trust me, are gritty and far from glamorous but we keep on going! But I’m grateful for my faith, which keeps me strong through those moments of frustration and sadness. 🙏🏽 So I’m asking for your continued prayers and support. 💚☺️If you love our patties, please keep buying them! 💪🏾And if you feel led, support our Go Fund Me (link in bio - www.bit.ly/tvplgofundme) or share it with your friends. Right now, we’re aiming to get more freezer space—a cold room would be a game-changer! 😅 With your help, we can keep moving this vision forward. Let’s make it happen together! 🌱 #TheVeganPattyLady #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusinessJourney #FaithAndResilience #SupportLocal #PlantBasedDreams #CashFlowStruggles #GoFundMe

Happy National Donut Day! This brilliant marketing initiative has permeated every office, even for those of us working remotely. Whether you crave a gourmet donut, a gluten-free, low-carb option, or a simple plain one, they've got you covered. And not just today, but they've successfully made us all want a donut today more than any other day of the year. Some are giving one donut away, knowing you can't eat just one, while others offer limited-time recipes at full price. Why does this matter, dear LinkedIn community? It serves as an example of how impactful marketing can bring excitement to our markets. Let's take a leaf out of their book and bring some zing to our offerings too! With all that said, SHOW ME YOUR DONUTS! 🍩 #NationalDonutDay #Marketing #InnovativeStrategies