Sunnie

Sunnie is a food products company specializing in fresh, organic, and convenient snacks designed for children and families. The company was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 2020 by Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard, two mothers who identified a gap in the market for healthy, grab-and-go snack options for school-aged children. Frustrated by the prevalence of processed snacks with long shelf lives and undesirable ingredients, they aimed to create a product that parents could trust and kids would enjoy.

Katy Tucker has a background in human resources and team development, while Lisette Howard's expertise lies in client success and brand growth. Their journey as parents directly informed the company's mission to provide nutritious and convenient food solutions. To ensure nutritional value, they collaborated with pediatric dietitian Jill Castle to develop minimally processed recipes with clean ingredients, avoiding refined sugars, seed oils, and artificial additives. The company's name, Sunnie, is an homage to Tucker's grandmother, who lived to be 100 and was a proponent of real, unprocessed foods.

Sunnie's product line includes refrigerated, pre-packaged snack kits such as dippers with hummus or pizza sauce, alongside grain-free crackers available in various flavors. The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model through its website, which offers subscription services, and also sells its products through major retailers like Whole Foods, Target, Erewhon, and online platforms such as Amazon and Thrive Market. The company has expanded its distribution to foodservice locations, including airports and corporate campuses for companies like Netflix and Uber. Sunnie has successfully raised capital through several funding rounds, securing over $2.9 million to support its growth and expansion.

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