Peapod's Next Best Semi-Finalists in Action

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Friday, April 13, 2018
Part 1 of Peapod's Next Best Semi-Finalists in Action
Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y

Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third year of Peapod's Next Best.



The semi-finalists put their best food forward but only 6 finalists were selected to move on in this year's contest.



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Peapod's Next Best: Family Recipes



The Belgian dark chocolate spread from Lekkco, Bronco's Bacon Buns, Granny's Banana Pudding and Keeta's Kookies are foods all inspired by family. The judges heard their stories and tasted their treats!



Lekkco Belgian Cream: http://lekkco.com


Connect with Keeta's Kookies: https://www.facebook.com/Keetas-Kookies-579148642241667/



Peapod's Next Best: From Farmer's Markets to Stores



Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y


The two female entrepreneurs behind Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese and The Flavor Unit's Egg Rolls, Etc got their starts in farmer's markets and are looking to become Peapod's Next Best!



Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese: https://www.gaylesbestever.com


The Flavor Unit's Egg Rolls, Etc: http://www.theflavourunitcorp.com



Peapod's Next Best: Foods with a Twist



Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y


The semi-finalists behind Eat Moore Cake's Dessert Pasta, lil'g 100% Organic baby foods, Capannari Ice Cream and Ice21's alcohol-infused ice cream presented their innovative products to the judges. And we had our first wine, GenX.



Eat Moore Cakes: http://www.eatmoorecakes.com


lil'g 100% Organic baby foods: http://www.lilgourmets.com


Capannari Ice Cream: https://www.capannaris.com


GenX wines: https://genxwines.com



Peapod's Next Best: Easy to Prepare & Easy to Eat



Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y


Umland's Crunchy Cheese Bites and Phyter Food Bars make for easy, great snacks and Kitchari, Aunt Winnie's Frozen Cookie Dough and Plin pasta won't have you spending too much time in the kitchen.



Umland's Crunchy Cheese Bites: http://umlandspuredry.com


Kitchari: https://www.chutneydevis.net


Phyter: https://phyterfood.com



Aunt Winnie's Frozen Cookie Dough: https://www.auntwinnies.com


Plin Pasta: https://www.osterialanghe.com



Peapod's Next Best: Versatile Goods



Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y


The judges got a kick out of two products that work with a myriad of dishes: Zoe's Anything Sauce and Totally Chipotle® Bloody Mary Mix.



Zoe's Anything Sauce: https://www.lnlchicago.com


Totally Chipotle® Bloody Mary Mix: http://www.totallychipotle.com



Peapod's Next Best: Deliberations



It's time for the judges to decide: from our 18 semi-finalists who will move on at a chance to become this year's Peapod's Next Best?!



Eighteen food entrepreneurs were chosen to pitch their products to our judges Alpana Singh, Kevin Hickey and Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno and to Peapod's Christopher Kell for the third y


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