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Koa Roots

Koa Roots strives to be a minimal waste company. We maintain the integrity and incorporate the by-products from the manufacturing of our Fruit and Smoked Brown Butters into delectable bake goods. It is our duty to ensure we only use what is needed and anything extra won't go to waste.

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Kachka Lavka

Kachka was opened in Portland in 2014 by Bonnie and Israel Morales, and has since become beloved by diners worldwide. James Beard Award nominated Chef/Co-Owner Bonnie Morales and her team cook the food of the former Soviet Republics, including many dishes inspired by her heritage as a first-generation daughter of Jewish immigrants from Belarus. The warm hospitality and lively atmosphere at Kachka turns dinner into an event, fueled by a parade of dishes marked by deep and vibrant flavors such as dumplings, cured fish and pickled vegetables. Kachka serves over 50 different vodka selections, as well a list of house made infusions, craft cocktails, and a curated list of beer and wine with a focus on Eastern European producers.

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Good Wolf

Good Wolf is a wildly refreshing probiotic soda, crafted with care at our family-owned brewery in Portland, Oregon. Made with real fruit juice and packed with probiotics, Good Wolf offers a crisp, smooth flavor that’s as delicious as it is good for you. Free from artificial ingredients, added sugars, caffeine, and alcohol, each sip is carefully formulated to support digestion and leave you feeling your best—using ingredients you can trust.

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Tropink

We strive to be transparent by communicating with unwavering candor, honesty, and respect. Our mission is to create an inclusive community where everyone has access to a Premium Non-Alcoholic Functional Beverage with a swell of REAL tropical fruit juice and purees. Our beverages nourish both mind and body.

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Rustek

At Rustek, it’s our mission to use natural materials to create planet positive gear that works as hard for the future as it does for you. We believe this is not just the right thing to do, but is the only way to create a truly sustainable future for the planet and the environments that unite us all in our love for the outdoors. Focusing our design on renewable natural materials we are moving away from the use of plastics to celebrate the performance and beauty of natural materials in our outdoor and lifestyle gear.

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Portland Syrups

At Portland Syrups, we believe that every sip should be an experience, which is why we craft our award-winning drink mixers with the highest quality, whole ingredients. Our syrups contain 40% less sugar than many traditional mixers, ensuring a delicious, bold flavor without the overly sweet taste. We never use artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and we prioritize sustainability and sourcing practices that align with our values. Our small-batch approach allows us to maintain the integrity of our ingredients, resulting in authentic, vibrant flavors that stand out.

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Sibeiho

Sibeiho is a Singaporean food startup based in Portland, Oregon co-founded by Holly Ong and Pat Lau. The Sibeiho brand transports you to the tastes, sights, and textures of Singapore (with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Nonya culinary influences) with three signature ready-to-enjoy Sambal chili sauces - Boomz Sambal, OMG! Sambal® and AF Chili Chunka Sambal.

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Red Nose Factory

I have designed, sculpted and crafted some the most wearable and inspiring clown noses the world has ever seen. I’ve survived the trials of clown training and I have performed before hundreds of strangers and made them laugh, but I am most proud of these little red noses and the small part I get to play in helping clowns help the world. The Red Nose Factory is in Bend, Oregon.

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Flourish Spices

My name is Olajumoke Elkanah or Ola as I’m popularly known. I love food and I’m not ashamed to say it. African food is an essential in my home as they remind me of my heritage. The only thing that brings families and cultures together at the same time is food. I got inspired when we moved to Oregon in March 2008 when i couldn't find any place to buy the food I grew up loving dearly. We had to drive one hour North to buy everything we needed. My husband moved here a month before I and the kids joined him. He told me there was no African store. I Had to buy fresh tomatoes and red bell pepper from Atlanta where we lived and packed them frozen in my luggage of course with some African food and yes my bag was totally scattered when I got it at Portland airport with a note saying " your bag was checked by the airport officials ". I still laugh at myself for doing that.

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Better Boba

Our quest to create a better boba started as parents and shop owners – to offer simple, healthier ingredients compared to most pearls sourced for food service and retail operations in the states. We also saw firsthand how some customers could not enjoy the pre-packaged boba on the market. Generally the complaints were related to stomach cramping and other abdominal discomfort.

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