Have you ever been inspired to create a solution to a problem because you simply want to help a loved one? How would you even take that simple idea and turn it into a delectable reality?
On this week's episode of Tips from Trestle, we dive into a conversation that's as nourishing as it is entertaining-food manufacturing. We sat down with Taylor Smith, the mastermind behind Broma, an alternative nut butter. Broma is a food product that's more than just a snack; it's a labor of love inspired by the desire to help seniors savor better nutrition.
In this flavor-packed episode, Taylor and Aaron dish out the inside scoop on Taylor's leap into the entrepreneurial world, sparked by a quest to meet her grandmother's nutritional needs. They peel back the layers of nutritional supplementation in senior living, revealing how Taylor crafted a nut butter marvel called Broma. Hold onto your taste buds as Taylor shares her journey in creating a product that is market-ready - from finding the right manufacturer to working with a food scientist to fine tune her product. Taylor and Aaron talk through the obstacles and challenges of growing a brand and a customer-base, and Taylor shares about Broma's expansion plans, from new retail spots to tantalizing product line extensions. It's a culinary journey full of insight, laughter, and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit.
Taylor Smith, CEO/Founder of Broma, started the organization with the mission to always provide delicious, transparent foods made with whole ingredients. In 2019, Taylor's grandmother, Marie, discovered she was protein deficient. Inspired by her grandmother's protein deficiency, she embarked on a mission to create delicious, transparent foods with whole ingredients. With her expertise in Food Studies, she crafted Broma - a dark chocolate almond butter with lentils that elevated the ordinary into a wholesome, nutrient-packed delight. The rest of the story is history.
Tips From Trestle is a podcast focused on discussion about senior living food & hospitality. Hosted by Trestle Hospitality Concepts Founder & CEO Aaron Fish, he shares his thoughts, musings and discussions about the food & hospitality operations, trends and happenings in the senior living industry. To support the podcast, click here: https://anchor.fm/tips-from-trestle/support
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Links:
Aaron Fish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfish/
Trestle Hospitality Concepts: https://www.trestlehospitalityconcepts.com/
Taylor Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloralexasmith/
Broma: https://www.eatbroma.com/
