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An entrepreneur that has worked with the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas’ has won a major grant.
Carrot Bacon, which an all-natural vegan jerky, is quickly becoming a household name with recent product launches at major Canadian retailers.
The company recently won $20,000 from Desjardins.
Founder Tyler Steeves says it’s an honour to be recognized internationally at the Chicago Expo and he couldn’t be happier.
CEO Michael Skinner says the company’s innovation, determination, and hard work is definitely paying off.
Found nationally at Sobey’s and locally at Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods and The Food Shop, the Peterborough-based Company recently launched its products nationwide in Walmart, London Drugs, and Whole Foods West with plans to launch in Longo’s this fall and discussions are underway with Loblaws and Metro Quebec.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
