NONA Vegan Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Italian Cream and Meat Sauces

The firm, which divests Italian plant-based cream and meat sauces, plans to use the backing to grow its trade presence in Canada and the US. “Be part of our journey as we grow NONA across North America” In addition to the fundraising campaign , NONA in recent weeks won the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) and Wells Fargo pitch competition. Its product lineup features three cashew-based sauces (Alfredo, Cheesy, and Carbonara) as well as tomato and oat-based sauces, including Bolognese with Beyond Meat. All of the label’s offerings are non-GMO, Kosher-certified, and free from gluten and preservatives.

NONA’s products can right now be found in 700 retailers across Canada and the US, including Sobeys, select Whole Foods, Central Market. Erewhon. © NONA Vegan Foods “We’re ideally positioned to meet the evolving palates of consumers,” told reporters Gilchrist. “Our sauces are refrigerated, which allows us to have a higher PH, and no preservatives… this means a superior, less acidic savour than our competitors. Rich elements such as fresh cashews, vine-ripened tomatoes and herbs recreate authentic Italian tastes.” Here to serve In September 2022, Gilchrist won the “favorite pitch” at the Open People Network (OPN) pitch event, and was selected to exhibit in the Canadian Government pavilion at Expo East in Philadelphia.

By launching on FrontFundr, NONA hopes to receive critical funding for its advance. Expansion. © NONA Vegan Foods “It’s no surprise that female entrepreneurs have a tough time raising funds,” shares Gilchrist. “In fact, start-ups led by women received just 2.3% of venture capital funding in 2020. That means getting creative in how you raise money.