What Comes After Premium? NEFT Vodka’s CEO on Leading with Purpose and Packaging
By: Jeff Mahony, CEO, NEFT Vodka Vodka has long been a staple in the spirits world – versatile, ubiquitous, and often, designed to be unremarkable. However, as consumer preferences shift toward more distinct character, craftsmanship, and meaningful stories, vodka is experiencing a gradual transformation, and NEFT Vodka is positioned as a part of this evolution. […]
The Hermit Redefines Snacking with Globally Inspired, Sustainable Squid Jerky, Addressing an American Culinary Paradox
By: Heather Holmes The journey of The Hermit’s founder, Steve Shonts, through Asia provided a unique firsthand look at this culinary divide. For three years, Shonts was immersed in cultures where squid jerky is widely consumed—from bustling Thai street carts where fresh squid is prepared on the spot, to vast supermarket sections dedicated to a […]
CurryCups: Bringing a New Flavor to the Modern Pantry
By: Heather Holmes Brooklyn, NY., August 2025 – For years, the packaged goods aisle has typically offered South Asian cuisine in predictable formats like frozen entrées, jarred sauces, or dry spice blends. CurryCups aims to offer a fresh perspective by introducing curry to the snack table, while maintaining the flavors and stories that make curry […]
What If We’ve Been Approaching Personal Growth in the Wrong Language?
By: Will Jones Exploring Yildiz Sethi’s Emotional Mind Integration as a Different Approach to Personal Development For many people, personal growth has meant doing all the “right” things. They’ve journaled, meditated, practiced forgiveness, engaged in self-reflection, visualized, and worked with coaches. They’ve explored life experiences, identified triggers, and developed a strong understanding of emotional awareness. […]
What Is Operational Risk Management? A Practical Guide for Businesses
By: Anthony Jude Eze Companies face more than just competition in today’s fast-changing business environment; they face the constant risk of disruption from within their operations. Be it system failure, process breakdown, or human error, these risks can quietly derail growth and damage reputation. That’s where operational risk management (ORM) comes in. It goes beyond […]