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Best Day EverHaven's Kitchen founder Alison Cayne on ops, fundraising, and can't-miss strategy for all foundersSam sits down with Haven's Kitchen founder Alison Cayne who talks us through her journey to start the cooking school turned nationally distributed CPG brand-- and how she sees things now on the other side of running the business. Great lessons and learnings for founders of all stages and sizes!2025-05-2154 min
CPG VibesCPG Vibes News Wire - February 3rd, 2025Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 3rd, 2025 including Trump Tariff Delays, Kehe Summer Show, Legacy Brand Out of Business, and a Valuable Fundraising Workshop worth attending
The leaders of Canada and Mexico said Monday that the U.S. had agreed to delay tariffs on their countries by at least 30 days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will begin implementing a $1.3 billion border plan during the pause. Businesses across North America have been assessing the potential impact of the levies announced by President Donald Trump, as well as possible retaliation. Tariffs...2025-02-0404 min
DJ Kool Soulful VibesKool Keith soulful vibes show (oldies) on Soul Groove Radio Thursday 9th January 2025 | Stay Close To Me | Five Stairsteps & Cubie | 1968 | What My Love Can Bring (Fon Force Remix) | Carol Cayne | 1988 | The Only One (Club Mix) | Jane Proove | 1988 | Gettin' It Right (Foncett 12" Vocal Mix) | Alison Limerick | 1992 | The Real Deal (Long Version) | Lee Pearson Jr. Collective feat. K. LaDawn | 2015 | Don't Give Up On Lovin' (Original Mix) | Diane Marsh | 1996 | Let This Dream Be Real (Specially Remixed Extended Version) | Howard Johnson | 1983 | Los Conquistadores Chocolates | Johnny Hammond | 1976 | Tapioca (KK Speed Spin) | Jimmy McGriff | 1978 | Argentina | Ronnie Foster | 1979 | Luv Connection (Album Version) | Towa Tei | 1995 | Burnin' Up (Vocal) | Michael Jonzun | 1986 | Lost With You...2025-01-101h 56
Brand Alchemist PodcastBest of Brand AlchemistTaja Dockendorf is the Founder, Owner, and Creative Director at Pulp + Wire, a female-founded, award-winning, full-service, CPG branding and marketing agency. Pulp + Wire specializes in helping natural and organic foods, cannabis, hemp, and lifestyle brands discover their identities and create websites, packaging, and social media strategies that resonate with their audiences. Taja has built P+W into one of the most in-demand, referred design houses in the Northeast, and her creative approach to a client-centric and holistic business model has consistently earned the company multiple graphic design and advertising awards. She is a regular contributor to Forbes, f...2024-12-0510 min
The Startup CPG PodcastFounder Feature: Alison Cayne of Haven's KitchenIn this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace sits down with Alison Cayne, the founder of Haven's Kitchen, to discuss the transformation of her business from a cooking school to a thriving CPG brand. Alison shares the challenges and lessons learned during this journey, touching on topics like sustainable packaging, navigating new food industry categories, and the strategic launch of a line of aiolis. She offers valuable insights into effective, cost-efficient marketing strategies and the importance of staying flexible in a rapidly changing market. They also cover the impact of the pandemic on fresh food products, consumer...2024-08-3046 min
ClimifyCrossover Episode with Brands for a Better World: Haven’s KitchenOur third crossover episode with Brands for a Better World Podcast! Beyond simply being delicious, food can be a means to start conversations, cross cultural divides, and even inspire social change. In this episode of Brands for a Better World, you’ll hear from Alison Cayne, Founder of NYC-based Haven’s Kitchen, about how she combined her passion for cooking with her desire to change people’s lives for the better and turned it into a purpose-driven career. Join us as we delve into the social impacts of our food systems, why home cooking is good for our he...2024-07-0200 min
Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)153 - Change Through Cooking with Alison Cayne of Haven's KitchenBeyond simply being delicious, food can be a means to start conversations, cross cultural divides, and even inspire social change. In this episode of Brands for a Better World, you’ll hear from Alison Cayne, Founder of NYC-based Haven’s Kitchen, about how she combined her passion for cooking with her desire to change people’s lives for the better and turned it into a purpose-driven career. Join us as we delve into the social impacts of our food systems, why home cooking is good for our health, the health of our communities, and the health of the planet, and th...2024-05-311h 06
Let's Eat with Mark SamuelLet's Eat, ep. 179 with Alison Cayne from Haven's KitchenMark Samuel interviews Alison Cayne from Haven's Kitchen.2024-05-0214 min
My Curious Colleague ~ CPG CX98. Curious about...Creating Authentic Connections w/Founder, Alison Cayne - Haven's KitchenHey there, My Curious Colleagues! 👋 This week's podcast episode (#98) on Tuesday 3/26/24 is one you won't want to miss! 🎧 Join me as I chat with the amazing @Alison Cayne, founder of @Haven's Kitchen. Alison shares her inspiring journey from starting a recreational cooking school in New York's Flatiron District to revolutionizing the way we approach cooking at home with her innovative pouch sauces (and she teases out her new platform – AIOLI’s -available now!) 🌶️ Her passion for sustainability and empowering home cooks shines through every word!Tune in as we delve into topics like customer service, building trust...2024-03-2636 min
This Is TASTEHaven's KitchenAlison Cayne is the founder of Haven's Kitchen, a pioneering culinary school, café, and consumer brand that has been at the center of the New York City food world for nearly a decade. We absolutely loved catching up with Alison about her journey to launching the company and some of the wild events she has hosted over the years. We also talk about her pivot to the world of consumer packaged goods and how she makes it all work in this very competitive world. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or sta...2024-01-1245 min
Retail and Social: Exploring The ConnectionEpisode 3: Alison Cayne from Havens KitchenAlison Cayne everyone! Ali joins us talk about her journey with social media and its importance to her brand. Also, we couldn't let her go without getting her perspective on a handful topics in the CPG industry.2023-11-2838 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#114 Driving Trial at Retail with Digital Rebates + Key Insights on Latest Natural Shopper Trends with Social NatureThis episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgI’m so excited to have our friends at Social Nature back on the show! Today we get to chat with Annalea Krebs, founder and CEO of Social Nature, an all-in-one shopper marketing platform powered by 1 million natural shoppers. Because Social Nature has access to so much great data about natural shoppers, we’ve learned a ton here on the show from...2023-11-1443 min
People of Packaging Podcast222 - Alison Cayne, CEO of Havens Kitchen, from the classroom to the kitchenEpisode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well to paid members…Not a paid member? LINKS!Alison Cayne LinkedInHaven’s Kitchen RecipesHaven’s Kitchen IGHaven’s Kitchen PinterestSpecright SummitSustainable Packaging Podcast w/ Cory ConnorsPackaging Unbox’d with Evelio MattosBeyond the Shelf with Laura FotiSpecright and Packaging InfoMeyer...2023-10-2438 min
The 7 HatsA Recipe for Success: Unpacking the Layers of the CPG Food Industry with Alison CayneWelcome, 7 Hatters! Prepare to set sail on an enlightening expedition and cover hats 1, 3, 4, and 6, the soul, the servant, the entrepreneur, and the philanthropist, as we dive deep into an enthralling discourse with Alison Cayne, a pioneering entrepreneur, culinary expert, and relentless advocate for redefining our relationship with food. Alison's unbeatable drive and enthusiasm have placed her squarely at the crossroads of the food and CPG universe, artfully interpreting the nuances of crafting innovative brands, championing consumer education, and promoting healthier dietary choices. The founder of a cooking school in NY and following her success by...2023-10-051h 11
The 7 HatsA Recipe for Success: Unpacking the Layers of the CPG Food Industry with Alison CayneWelcome, 7 Hatters! Prepare to set sail on an enlightening expedition and cover hats 1, 3, 4, and 6, the soul, the servant, the entrepreneur, and the philanthropist, as we dive deep into an enthralling discourse with Alison Cayne, a pioneering entrepreneur, culinary expert, and relentless advocate for redefining our relationship with food. Alison's unbeatable drive and enthusiasm have placed her squarely at the crossroads of the food and CPG universe, artfully interpreting the nuances of crafting innovative brands, championing consumer education, and promoting healthier dietary choices. The founder of a cooking school in NY and following her success by...2023-10-051h 11Brand Alchemist PodcastThe Alchemy of Haven’s KitchenAlison Cayne is the Founder of Haven’s Kitchen, which produces globally-inspired fresh-made sauces. After teaching home cooking for over two decades and owning a cooking school and cafe for eight years, she launched a line of fresh sauces in pouches. Alison is the author of the critically-acclaimed book The Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School and has contributed to publications such as the New York Post, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and Food. She also hosts In the Sauce, a podcast about building CPG brands. In this episode… With CPG brands launching versatile products in multiple categories, founde...2023-10-0551 min
ContenderCast with Justin HonamanHAVEN’S KITCHEN :: FRESH SAUCES PACKED WITH BOLD FLAVORElevate your meal with six sauces that combine fresh ingredients and convenience. Haven’s Kitchen fresh sauces save you time shopping, chopping, & cleaning so you can focus on eating. Flavor-Forward Sauces. Vegan & Gluten-Free. Cooking? Haven’s Kitchens knows you’ve got it in you. Fluffy rice, crispy fish, perfectly roasted, caramelized vegetables…you just need a few tricks, a couple of tips and some simple recipes. Founder Alison Cayne joins Justin to discuss this growing food brand!2023-09-1837 min
Stairway to CEOFrom Cooking Class to Condiments with Alison Cayne, Founder and CEO of Haven's KitchenDescription:Today, Lee is joined by Alison Cayne, New York native, mother of five, and Founder and CEO of the revolutionary cooking school turned fresh, squeezable sauce brand, Haven’s Kitchen. In this episode, we discover how Alison combined her love for cooking, teaching, and entrepreneurship to create Haven’s Kitchen and what inspired her versatile range of sauces for home cooks. She sheds light on the product incubation process and the lack of fundraising opportunities for underrepresented founders. Tune in as Alison shares her inspiring story of becoming a leader, and the philosophies she stands by as s...2023-07-251h 04The Startup CPG Podcast#92 Behind the Dream [Pie] Collaboration of Ben & Jerry’s and Partake Foods with Marlo GiudiceWhen you peruse Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, do you ever think, “What would my flavor be if I were famous?” Maybe that’s just me, but perhaps you dream about your own brand one day collaborating with Ben & Jerry’s? This became a reality for Partake Foods, and when I saw the news, I wanted to know the behind the scenes of how a collaboration like this gets to market. Partake makes inclusive allergy-friendly snacks that give delicious peace of mind to those with dietary restrictions along with “How is this so good?!” enjoyment. Partake’s collaboration with Ben & Jerry...2023-05-2350 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#91 Becoming the Willy Wonkas of Marshmallows with Funky Mello’s Delisa HarperAre you ready to hear from the world’s first and tastiest refrigerated, plant-based marshmallow creme? I have been full stop obsessed with Funky Mello since discovering them through the Shelfie Awards last year after they won and we did a short minisode with co-founder Delisa Harper last year (that I also recommend listening to) where I loved hearing more about their story. Today I’m so excited that we get a full episode with Delisa to dive into the world of Funky Mello. At Expo West, Delisa and Zach shared Funky Mello as a Backpack Brand at the Alle...2023-05-1650 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#90 Buyer Series: Earth Fare with Mitch OrlandThis is the first episode in our new buyers series and today we’re joined by Mitch Orland, VP of Merchandising and Procurement at Earth Fare. Earth Fare is a health and wellness supermarket with 20 locations in 8 states in the Southeast US. Mitch has deep food industry experience including being a restaurant owner and former Executive Chef at Earth Fare, and he now manages a 15 person merchandising team at Earth Fare.Listen in as Mitch shares about:How Earth Fare’s product submission process including category reviewsBest practices for engaging with buyers from email content to timi...2023-05-0949 min
The Irresistible FactorInterview with Alison Cayne – CEO and Founder of Haven's Kitchen“…The world doesn’t need more stuff. Better packaging or a prettier can is not an answer, it’s not a solution. What is the problem that currently exists in the world that your product is solving? That should be number one.”On today’s episode of The Irresistible Factor, Kristi is thrilled to be joined by powerhouse Alison Cayne, CEO and Founder of Haven’s Kitchen. Alison’s passion for sustainability and cooking led her to open her own cooking school in the Flatiron district of New York, Haven’s Kitchen. Haven’s Kitchen aimed to make cooking less stressful and m...2023-04-2643 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#88 Undaunted Leadership with Hint Founder Kara GoldinToday’s episode is really special - Kara Goldin, the founder of Hint, agreed to come on the show to talk about leadership! Kara founded Hint in 2005 and the company is best known for being the first unsweetened flavored water with no preservatives on the market. She scaled Hint to over 30,000 retail locations and over 150 employees, including growing Hint 40% during 2020. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, and in 2021 Hint was named one of Inc.’s Best-Led C...2023-04-2537 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#87 How Natural Shoppers are Responding to Inflation with Social Nature's Jessica MalachAt the time of recording, the numbers for the latest food at home index had increased 10.2% over the past 12 months. So what does that mean? How can we plan and adjust for inflationary times as emerging CPG brands? Luckily we have access to awesome natural shopper data experts, and today we get to chat with Jessica Malach, VP of Marketing & Insights, at Social Nature, an all-in-one shopper marketing platform for natural CPG brands to successfully launch products at retail. With over one million users in their community, they have great data on how natural shoppers are currently responding to...2023-04-1849 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#86 From Target Buyer to Nationally Launching Upcycled Pet Brand Shameless Pets with James BelloToday we have a special episode for you to celebrate the launch of the pet channel in the Startup CPG Slack! The number of pet brands in our community is growing and we wanted to create a space dedicated for pet brands to discuss unique challenges and regulations. We thought who better to join us than one of our early Slack members, Shameless Pets, who I’ve personally been following for quite a few years. James Bello is the co-founder and CEO of Shameless Pets and is a former Target Buyer with lots of wisdom to share that’s rele...2023-04-1150 min
CPG VibesEpisode 51 - With Special Guest Alison Cayne of Haven's KitchenBroadcasted LIVE on Linkedin, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!2023-01-181h 15
Taste RadioHow Trendsetters Build Profitable And Sustainable BusinessesThis special edition of the podcast features highlights from interviews with six founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the second half of 2022. Our guests include Alison Cayne, the founder and CEO of Haven’s Kitchen; Dan Lourenco and Ryan Hughes, the co-founders of Ghost; Anna-Lena Kamenetzky, the founder and CEO of Touch Capital; Ibraheem Basir, the founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins; Chitra Agrawal, the founder and CEO of Brooklyn Delhi; and Maxime Pouvreau, the founder of Petit Pot. 0:47: Interview: Alison Cayne, Founder & CEO, Haven’s Kitchen – Let’s kick things off with...2023-01-0358 min
The Kara Goldin Show315 Alison Cayne: Founder & CEO of Haven's KitchenListen to Founder & CEO Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen share how she created a cooking company on a mission to help home cooks feel like CHAMPIONS was the backdrop to creating Haven's Kitchen's delicious products today. Now available online and in over 2000 stores across the U.S., Alison is also an author of Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School, and she is the host of In the Sauce, a podcast for early-stage founders and operators about building consumer brands. I am super excited for you to hear more about how the company has evolved, what excites her about being a cr...2022-11-1130 min
Building While FlyingBuilding a Business That Makes People’s Lives Better - Alison Cayne, Founder and CEO of Haven’s KitchenAlison Cayne is the founder and CEO of Haven’s Kitchen, a CPG brand that’s making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Haven’s Kitchen started as an in-person cooking school, and now includes a line of packaged sauces, tools, and apparel for home cooks. Over the last several years, Haven’s Kitchen has evolved based on customers’ needs and in response to the world at large. In her conversation with Katie Hankinson, Alison shares how she combined her passion for food and cooking with her desire to make people’s lives better into her career. S...2022-10-2732 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#66 Sharing is Caring: How Alison Cayne & Haven's Kitchen share cooking confidence and industry knowledgeWhat's it like to build out a new section at the grocery store? We saw Perfect Bar create a refrigerated bar section, so why not a refrigerated, delicious, easy-squeezy sauce section? That's what Haven's Kitchen is bringing to a store near you - fresh sauces that help home cooks feel like a champion in their kitchen. I became a Haven's Kitchen fan through our Startup CPG partner Social Nature and can attest that it's leveled up my home cooking significantly and even inspired me to cook more and feel more confident prepping food at home that isn't bland (thank...2022-10-251h 00
Startup to StorefrontHaven's Kitchen - Alison CayneBusiness is like basketball. It’s all about the pivot. And Alison Cayne, founder of Haven’s Kitchen, is no stranger to the game. Haven’s Kitchen was founded on the mission of empowering home cooks. The first iteration began with cooking cours.es. Then, it grew into a café and events held in their New York City kitchen. But over and over, she kept getting the same feedback. Everyone loved the sauces, but no one had the time to make them. And from there, ready-made sauces were born. In this episode we spoke with Alison Cayne, founder of Haven’s...2022-10-1835 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsAlison Cayne (Haven's Kitchen) - From founding a cooking school to creating a sauce brandOur guest today is Alison Cayne, who is the founder of Haven’s Kitchen. Haven’s Kitchen is a cooking school and a sauce brand that creates fresh sauces in easy-squeezy, lightweight pouches.
In this episode we discuss:
Why she wanted to teach others how to cook
Founding Haven’s Kitchen in NYC
Why she decided to launch your own sauce line
Her approach to packaging and brand positioning
How she got into retail
The current fundraising environment in CPG
2022-09-1535 min
Honest RetailEpisode 33: Hero Cosmetics Acquisition, Instagram Shopping Slows, Fast Twitch Launch, & Kim Kardashian's PE Launch.In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Alison Cayne, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Hero cosmetics acquisition
- Instagram shopping slows
- Fast Twitch Launch
- Kim K's private equity launch
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Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage InvestingFrom cooking school to sauce brand // Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's KitchenWelcome to The Consumer VC, a newsletter about venture capital and consumer startups delivered straight to your inbox. If you aren’t subscribed, come and subscribe below.Hey Friends,Our guest today is Alison Cayne, who is the founder of Haven’s Kitchen. Haven’s Kitchen is a cooking school and a sauce brand that creates fresh sauces in easy-squeezy, lightweight pouches. In this episode we discuss:* Why she wanted to teach others how to cook* Founding Haven’s Kitchen in NYC* Why she decided to launch your own...2022-09-0835 min
15 Minutes of Genius15 Minutes of Genius - Episode 143 with Alison Cayne of Haven's KitchenCook Happy! There are more cooks in the kitchen than ever, and our mission is to help them feel joyful, confident, and creative. Their first product is a line of FRESH sauces in easy-squeezy, lightweight pouches (Did we mention they're also Vegan, Non-GMO, & Gluten-Free, with a few Keto flavors in the mix?)
Find us in the refrigerated section at the store, because that's where fresh belongs.
She is also a host on 'In The Sauce' with Heritage Radio. Heritage Radio Network is a non-profit platform for thought leaders and industry experts in food, drink, and ag...2022-08-2637 min
Taste RadioHow Does An Innovation ‘Haven’ Scale? By Focusing On The Fundamentals.Ten years ago, Alison Cayne opened a cooking school in New York City called Haven’s Kitchen. The goal was simple: help local residents learn how to make better food at home and enjoy doing it. Although the pandemic forced the school to shut its doors in 2020, the mission of Haven’s Kitchen lives on in the form of an eponymous consumer brand of refrigerated sauces. Available in eight globally-inspired flavors, including Golden Turmeric Tahini, Edamame Green Goddess and Herby Chimichurri, the sauces are packaged in transparent, squeezable eco-friendly pouches. The products debuted in 2018 and are now avai...2022-07-1253 min
The Badass CEOEP 96: Changing the Way People Feel About Cooking with Female Founder Alison CayneFemale founder Alison Cayne started the popular cooking brand, Haven’s Sauce- yes the aesthetic sauce pouches you always see in Whole Foods! Alison founded her company in 2018 as a creative way to change the way people feel about cooking and make it more approachable. Their sauce pouches are globally-inspired and featured in over 2,000 stores nationwide! A powerhouse in the packaged and food world.Alison Cayne shares her insight into building a passion-filled brand, how the pandemic changed her business, how she got into whole-foods and why it is crucial to think about the problem your target co...2022-06-0234 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of “Get Down To Business” – 04/24/2022 - Nick McLean, John Bertino and Alison CayneJoin Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:
Nick McLean
John Bertino
Alison Cayne
2022-04-2033 min
The Authority CompanyFeatured Guest: Alison CayneFor the final show of 2021, Joe speaks with Alison Cayne, the founder and CEO of Haven's Kitchen. Alison is a female food entrepreneur who pre-Covid had a wildly successful cooking school and launched a line of globally-inspired sauces. Alison shares how she pivoted her cooking school from in person to online, and how her brand of sauces gained a cult following and found their way onto the shelves of Whole Foods and Target.2021-12-2734 min
The Story of a BrandHaven's Kitchen - Making You Feel Good about Cooking*This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Repeat, and CartText** In the second half of this feature, Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen, says that what’s important to them is getting something on the table that you feel really good about. According to Alison, she won’t sacrifice the quality and taste of the sauces and use cheaper ingredients. Lately, Haven's Kitchen received a logo update, package color changes, and QR codes too. The brand makes sure that it's adding value to the world, not just taking resources from the w...2021-10-2739 min
The Story of a BrandHaven's Kitchen - The Building Block of Flavor*This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Repeat, and CartText** “Flavor building blocks” that's how Alison Cayne, Founder describes Haven's Kitchen. In today’s show, we feature Haven’s Kitchen, a food producer brand that makes sauces. Alison did her master's in the food system and sustainability. In 2012, she started Haven's Kitchen as a cooking school to help people cook. Later, the brand launched its sauces. According to Alison, home cooking is good for personal health, family, community, and the environment. She has pulled valuable business lessons from sustainability by understanding the connectio...2021-10-2739 min
Elementary, My DearsEMD 019 - Snow Angels OR Pam-a-Lama Ding DongGeorge and Alison are joined by actor and filmmaker Jordan Maranto, to discuss Elementary's 19th episode.Episode logline:In the middle of a winter storm, Holmes and Watson must solve the murder of a guard during a botched robbery and unravel the killer's true plan. The pair also get an interesting new roommate.Social Media:Elementary My Dears on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookJordan on Twitter and InstagramShow Notes:Jordan's Vimeo, where you can see her short film, "As Seen on TV"...2021-09-222h 02
NexxtLevel Brands PodcastFrom Cooking School to Awesome Sauces: Haven's Kitchen on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast!Alison Cayne is the Founder and CEO of Haven's Kitchen, a company with a mission to change the way people feel about cooking. Alison has been helping people cook, not just follow recipes, since 2012, when she opened up the Haven's Kitchen Cooking School in New York City. In 2018, Haven's Kitchen launched their first product, a line of fresh, globally-inspired sauces in a pouch. It’s now available online and in over 2000 stores across the US. Alison is also the author of the Haven's Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook and has contributed to publications such as the New York Pos...2021-07-0848 min
Growth Sessions: eCommerce AdvertisingHow to drive market share at new retailers with Instacart AdsSo you just added a new retailer, now what? How do you accelerate sales? How do you drive successful expansion at your new retailer? Enter Instacart Ads. Instacart has dominated online grocery in the last year, bringing a marketplace of grocery retailers to a single app. With brands vying for control of market share, it's crucial that you capitalize on the advantages of Instacart advertising to help increase your sales velocity early. In this talk, you'll hear from Suzanne Skop, Director of Agency Partnerships at Instacart, along with Alison Cayne, Founder of...2021-04-0552 min
Female Startup ClubLessons learned through tough decisions with Haven’s Kitchen Founder, Alison CayneJoining me on the show today is Alison Cayne, the founder of New York based biz Haven’s Kitchen. Originally a cooking school that started out in 2012, Haven’s Kitchen is now helping cooks of all kinds in the kitchen with their ridiculously yummy looking, vibrant squeeze sauces.I highly recommend jumping on the website to get a taste for what these delicious pouches look like. As soon as you see them I can guarantee you’ll want them in your life! I’m keeping faith that they’ll make their way to a wholefoods in London s...2020-11-2455 min
2old2dieYoungPride (and Prejudices)Wir reden über sieben Filme und Serien die mensch im Pride Monat unbedingt sehen sollte. Und einen den man überhaupt nie sehen sollte.Und hier der Soundtrack dazu: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/233g94sgAU1HQFQP5UqzdLIn dieser Folge kann man außerdem nicht nur lernen, was uns alle furchtbar stolz macht und was unsere schönsten (und schlimmsten) CSD-Erlebnisse sind, sondern auch:Warum man Barbie bei Dates das Handy wegnehmen sollteWie man der beste Homosexuelle aller Zeiten wirdWas Tatjana auf New Yorkern Dächern sieht Warum Paul immer so säuseltUnd warum wir alle drei im Herzen Mitglieder der en...2020-06-161h 14
Second LifeAlison Cayne: Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Sauces, Cooking School, and CaféAlison Cayne is the founder of Haven’s Kitchen, a brand on a mission to make home cooking more enjoyable via a NY-based cooking school, café, event space, and line of all-natural refrigerated sauces available across the U.S. at grocers like Whole Foods. But before she set out to change the way people feel about cooking, she was busy raising five children. In this week’s episode, hear Cayne’s personal journey to finding professional alignment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-05-1152 min
Ueber-BrandsHow an Ueber-Brand responds in times of crisis – Alison Cayne, Haven’s KitchenAlison Cayne, founder of havens Kitchen, shares how she navigates through this crisis, setting her organization, business and brand up to not only survive but thrive, where possible. And she does so in her own humble, ethical but efficient and entrepreneurial way. Continue reading →2020-04-1600 min
InfluencersBrand Building and Communication in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis Part 3Alison Cayne is busy in normal times: The mom of five has founded a cooking school, café, events space and packaged food brand in addition to writing books, hosting podcasts and otherwise sharing her insights, energy and excellent cooking. But these times of crisis bring her exceptional, ethical, entrepreneurial leadership and strategic thinking and acting to light even more. Alison shares how she is tackling the challenge as a boss, business partner, borrower, supplier… and her insights can serve as inspiration to business and brand builders large and small. Take a listen.2020-04-1643 min
My Food Job Rocks!Ep. 207 - For The Love of Food, a Collaboration with WeWork Food LabsWe have 15 stories throughout the WeWork Food Labs Ecosystem (and some of my personal friends) based on one simple prompt: A career in food can be incredibly difficult, and we believe it requires true love to work towards positive change within the industry. What moment or experience initially sparked your love of food and keeps you going when you’re having a tough day? we recorded what they said and put them all in this episode. Thank you for contributing: Trish Wesevich - Brand & Mortar Group Emily Kealey - Na...2020-02-1433 minUeber-BrandsHaven’s Kitchen: About Sharing Life Skills and Sauces – Alison Cayne, FounderAlison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen, a cooking school and packaged food purveyor in New York tells us how her brand is made for 'hustlers' like her. This story is about a purpose-led and disciplined approach to brand- and business building, sans the 'unicorn' glazing. Continue reading →2019-11-1931 min
Meat + ThreeAspiration to Action – Recorded LIVE at Haven's KitchenHave you ever wanted to open a restaurant? Launch your own food brand? Or dive into the ever-changing world of food media? This week on Meat + Three, we’re inviting you into our recent live show, Aspiration To Action. With a rambunctious and informative perspective, we’ll lead you through tales of the good, the bad, and the transformative featuring food world innovators and HRN hosts Zahra Tangorra and Bretton Scott (Life’s A Banquet), Dana Cowin (Speaking Broadly), Eli and Max Sussman (The Line), and Alison Cayne (In The Sauce) in conversation with Jeni Britton Bauer.
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All in the Industry ®Episode 201: Alison Cayne, Haven's KitchenOn today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer chats with Alison Cayne, a Manhattan-based entrepreneur and adjunct food studies professor. In 2012, Alison opened Haven's Kitchen, a recreational cooking school with a café and private event space, in New York’s Union Square neighborhood. Haven’s Kitchen was established to teach the joy of cooking with the understanding that our food choices are deeply connected to a larger food economy. Alison also wrote The Haven’s Kitchen Cookbook which is published by Artisan / Workman, and is the host of “In the Sauce” on Heritage Radio Network. Today's show feature...2019-01-1750 min