Posts Tagged ‘Happy Food Co.’
Happy Food Co. packs outside-the-box flavor into locally sourced meal kits
Finding the right mix of flavors for Kansas City’s pallette has been a trial-and-error effort for Happy Food Co., Jeff Glasco said. The Olathe-based direct-to-consumer meal kit company offers about 20 easy-to-prepare dinners infused with bold spices and outside-the-box local ingredients. Customer favorites include a bison cheeseburger quesadilla, butter-basted salmon, and soba noodle bowl with…
Read MoreOlathe mayor touts startup community in pitch for Amazon HQ2
With a workforce rich in entrepreneurial spirit, Amazon would be wise to tap Kansas City for its second headquarters, Michael Copeland said. “The climate has cultivated world-class start-up businesses and nurtured corporate giants, and it’s been a source of support and stability for everything in between,” said Copeland, mayor of Olathe. “It fosters risk-taking and…
Read MoreUnder-the-radar innovators exchange challenges, answer ‘Why KC?’ (photo gallery)
It all comes back to time and money, Jennifer Rosenblatt said. “With a startup, things always take longer, and they always cost a lot more,” said Rosenblatt, co-founder of MusicSpoke. “Where we are now is not where I wanted to be.” Though selected as one of Startland News’ 2017 under-the-radar Kansas City startups, as well…
Read MoreIntroducing 2017’s Top 10 Under-the-Radar startups in Kansas City
Whether they’re intentionally lying low or just working too hard to stop and share their stories, Kansas City is full of inconspicuous innovators. Consider this list of 10 firms as a spotlight into the shadows of promising, but little-known Kansas City startups. As we stated in last year’s list, “under the radar” is a relative…
Read More2017 Under the Radar: Happy Food Co meals loaded with local
Editor’s note: Startland News picked 10 early-stage firms to spotlight for its annual Under the Radar startups list. The following is one of 2017’s companies. To view the full list, click here. Trends are fleeting. The ability to easily craft locally sourced meals at home shouldn’t be, Jeff Glasco said. “Food is a dynamic market,”…
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