Companies
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Colorscience
Colorescience is the premium brand of mineral cosmetics and sun care products sold exclusively through doctors and high end spas. The company's founder Diane Ranger invented the concept of mineral makeup when she founded Bare Escentuals in 1976 and she continues to drive innovation in the category with Colorescience's line of all natural mineral products. Using only the purest mineral ingredients, Colorescience combines the beauty of color with science that protects and improves the health of the skin.
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Mighty Leaf
Mighty Leaf produces premium whole leaf tea blends sourced globally from high quality ingredients. Available as loose leaf tea or packaged in unique, handcrafted, biodegradable silk tea pouches, Mighty Leaf's products are served in high-end restaurants and premier hotels and sold through premium retailers across North America. Key accounts include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and "W".
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Timbuk2
Timbuk2 is a San Francisco-based manufacturer and marketer of everyday carry-all bags and accessories including: bicycle messenger bags, laptop messenger bags, backpacks and luggage. The company sells its products to specialty outdoor and bicycle retailers, corporations and directly to consumers through an innovative website.
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Waggin' Train
Waggin' Train is a rapidly growing marketer of premium, all-natural pet treats sold nationwide in the country's finest retail stores. The company offers a wide assortment of high protein, low fat, all meat treats appealing to the nation's growing population of dog lovers who want to indulge their canine " family member " with the best treats available. Waggin' Train is dedicated to providing the safest, healthiest, best tasting dog treats on the market.
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Pirate's Booty
Pirate Brands markets and sells better-for-you, salty snacks to natural and mainstream retailers nationwide. The company offers a variety of natural snacks made from puffed corn and rice, heart-healthy oils and high quality natural seasonings including real aged white cheddar, spinach and kale. Pirate Brands’ products include Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Tings among others. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Sea Cliff, New York.
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Kind
KIND Snacks markets and sells a leading brand of nutritional bars under the KIND and KIND Plus brand names to natural and mainstream retailers nationwide. KIND Snacks offers a delicious, wholesome and healthy alternative to the mash-up energy bars largely composed of emulsified fillers like high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. "Be KIND to your body, your taste buds and the world!"™ KIND Snacks is based in New York City.
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Pretzel Crisps
Pretzel Crisps, the world’s first flat pretzel crackers, are sold primarily in the deli section of mainstream grocers and club stores today. Pretzel Crisps are offered in a variety of flavors including original, everything, garlic, buffalo wing, honey mustard, dark chocolate, chocolate / peanut butter, rosemary & olive oil, and chipotle cheddar. The Pretzel Crisps brand was launched in 2004 by Warren and Sara Wilson and is based in Skillman, NJ.
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