Navigating the Holidays as a Plant-Based Eater: Actionable Tips
Posted by Brittani Diamond onNavigating the Holidays as a Plant-Based Eater: Actionable Tips for Staying Healthy and Satisfied The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and an abundance of food. For plant-based eaters, this time of year can feel tricky,...
Introducing Seen Nutrition: Our Valued Partners Bringing You Better Bone Health
Posted by Jami Sassone onWe’re excited to team up with Seen Nutrition, a brand on a mission to transform bone health through real-food calcium supplements. Founded by Dr. Jennifer Han, who faced the rare condition of pregnancy-lactation osteoporosis, and...
The Journey of Chef Chris Kisiel: From Line Cook to Restaurateur
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings is joined by Chris Kisiel, the chef and owner of Bad Apples Bistro in Spencerport. The two chefs reminisce about their journeys in the culinary world, sharing...
Sweet Pea Recaps Grow-NY 2024: A Celebration of Agri-Food Innovation and Community
Posted by Jami Sassone onThe 2024 Grow-NY Summit, held at the Ithaca Conference Center in beautiful Ithaca, NY, brought together the most innovative minds in food, beverage, and agriculture. As a 2022 finalist, Sweet Pea Kitchen was proud to...
Ditch the Sugar Spikes: Why Going Plant-Based is a Win for Diabetes!
Posted by Brittani Diamond onNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and sharing resources to support the millions affected by diabetes. With the right information and support, those living with diabetes can make impactful changes...
Sweet Pea's Delicious Nutrition Hubs Across Upstate NY Set to Open in Late November
Posted by Jami Sassone onWe’re hard at work finalizing Sweet Pea’s newest locations in both Syracuse and Ithaca, with openings tentatively set for late November. These hubs are designed to make nutritious, plant-based meals more accessible and convenient, offering...
Official Launch: Sweet Pea’s New Compostable Packaging
Posted by Jami Sassone onAfter months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to announce that Sweet Pea’s new compostable packaging is finally here! Since June, we’ve been preparing this exciting update, and with our ILPRA Energy sealing machine up and running,...
Returning to Grow-NY 2024: Celebrating Food & Ag Innovation, November 6-7
Posted by Jami Sassone onAs we approach the 2024 Grow-NY Summit this week, November 6th-7th, we’re excited to celebrate the global competition that fuels innovation in food, beverage, and agriculture. Grow-NY is dedicated to identifying and supporting groundbreaking ideas,...
Expanding Sweet Pea’s Co-Packing Capabilities for Growing Brands
Posted by Jami Sassone onSweet Pea Kitchen now offers expanded co-packing capabilities, providing specialized support to small businesses looking to scale with quality, consistency, and creativity. In addition to crafting chef-prepared meals for our own community, we partner with...