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Food Business Incubator at Calverton

Graduate Food Business Incubator Companies

 

The Food Business Incubator helps food entrepreneurs develop their businesses, build production capacity and prepare for long-term growth.

Our graduate companies are businesses that have moved beyond the Food Business Incubator and continued their entrepreneurial journeys in the food industry. Their stories demonstrate the potential for food businesses to grow with access to the right facilities, resources and support.

 

Meet Our Graduate Companies

 

Bauer's Brew Co.

Bauer's Brew is a Craft Cold Brew & Specialty Coffee Company. The mission is to create products that give meaning to the 'special' in "Specialty Coffee". Our goal is to craft unique, high quality beverages that break the mold on what coffee can be; with the philosophy that coffee is an art, not a commodity. The brand was born out of the necessity for something better - you'll know what we mean when you take that first sip.

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Bizzy Izzy's Tres Leches Cakes

 

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campi81@mail.sunysuffolk.edu

 

Bonzo Fries

Bonzo Fries are based on both Italian and French street foods!  They are Gluten-free and loaded with protein as they are made from garbanzo bean flour! (also known as chickpeas or chechi beans)

They are prepared with 6 simple ingredients, garbanzo bean flour, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and bay leaf.

They are frozen ready to bake, fry, or air fry for fewer calories. You can eat these crunchy fries every day and not feel guilty! Coming soon in tot size for kids!

Go crazy making up dips and seasonings!

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Chef Frank's Market

Chef Frank’s flavors have arrived in your kitchen!  Offering 21 delicious empanada varieties and other tasty appetizers.

Baked or fried as an appetizer or dessert. Delicious fillings with a Latin touch wrapped in a light and flaky dough.

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Cookiesforthesoul

Cookiesforthesoul is a mother daughter duo sharing their passion for cookies. We make homemade, artisan, gooey, melt in your mouth cookies with love! We sell our cookies nationwide through our website online!

We hope our cookies speak to your soul!

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Dekkade LLC

There is no better and simpler method of enhancing food's flavors than through its natural origins - and that is exactly what Dekkade Pastonade provides.

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Elijah's Favorite, Inc.

 

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Forward Roots 

Award winning producer of Naturally Fermented Kimchi Sauces and condiments from NY. 

Traditional flavors for the modern cook: curate and create our personal kimchi, dips, marinades and more! Use as an ingredient to add some kick into your everyday foods and preserves (preserve through kimchi, zero waste through kimchi).

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Green Giant Holdings Inc.

 

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Hamptons Brine

Hamptons Brine produces raw fermented Certified Organic Sauerkraut and Kvass (sauerkraut juice.  At Hamptons Brine, we believe that eating foods rich in probiotics plays a crucial role in staying healthy. 

Our process ensures you are purchasing the most nutritionally dense and biologically active organic sauerkraut on the market. Our products are all natural and organic foods. We make sure to use only the finest organic food ingredients.

 

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Hampton Sourdough

Hampton Sourdough is an ultra-premium artisan bread producer. With origins in Water Mill, NY, the brand has grown to serve top restaurants and retailers throughout the region. 

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Illegal Baker

The Illegal Baker began her career as an attorney but, her passion for baking soon won out. In July 2021, Amy left the legal field to pursue baking full time. The Illegal Baker provides homemade cakes, pies, tarts, and more.

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  • Amy Pincus
  • 516-314-0453
 

Juice Box Long Island

Meet Nina, an ambitious entrepreneur from the heart of Long Island, New York. I have always dreamt of one day having my own business and giving back to our community. I am a former NYC Corrections officer on Rikers Island.

During the 2020 global pandemic, juice cleansing became more important to maintain my healthy lifestyles and make sure I was getting all of the proper nutrients our bodies need on a daily basis. My juices help fight toxins, boost immunity, improve overall health, help balance and regulate the digestive system while giving us the energy we need from all-natural fruits and vegetables.

 

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Mama Felix's Empanadas

Mama Felix’s empanadas creates delicious wholesome empanadas crisped to perfection. My unique recipes have been developed and improved upon over decades to focus on fresh ingredients that enhance the love and passion that defines my creations.

 

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Midnite Cookies

For those with a sweet tooth, Midnite Cookies offer organic desserts (cookies and ice cream) with less sugar. The company delivers in Port Jefferson late into night.

 

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Misook's Tea

Mi-sook’s Ginger Tea Products are Artisanal all-natural ginger based beverages that have no chemical preservatives.

 

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Naturally Free Food

We provide a unique shopping experience for those living a gluten-free lifestyle.  We also provide organic foods, any of our foods are all natural with no preservatives.

 

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New York Cookie Cow, Inc.

 

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sales@nycookiecow.com 

 

North Fork Chocolate Company

Our award winning chocolates are "small batch" handcrafted daily for the upmost freshness with our own signature blend of Belgian chocolate that surrounds centers handcrafted from Local farm and purveyor products we know and trust.

Inside our chocolate shop you will find a large selection of locally handcrafted gifts, and epicurean delights.

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North Fork Doughnut Co.

Located steps away from Love Lane on the North Fork of Long Island, we're your one-stop shop for handcrafted doughnuts, made fresh daily.

Check out our website for our rotating list of doughnut flavors and to inquire about custom orders. We'll see you soon!

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Panini Pie Factory

Panini Pie Factory is a company focusing on making a unique product - panini pies.

These are unique vegetable and meat pies with recipes based on baking experience and family  lore going several generations back enriched with elements of national cuisines from all over the world. Says Yelena Marhcuk, the owner of the company: "While the basic idea for my pies is rooted in the cuisine of Volga river region of Russia,  which I picked up from my grandma, I enriched grandma's recipes with new ideas inspired by various tastes and smells of New York, the City, which I call mine for the last twenty years".

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Peppered Fern LLC

Guilt-Free Treats

Delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, and preservative-free sweet treats. Every product is now vegan!

Danielle Rischawy, Co Owner

 

Plant Provisions

Plant Provisions is reimagining the deli in today’s plant-based world.

We think there is a third wave of plant-based food that doesn’t just taste great, but is also full of whole ingredients. Our motto is Elevation not Imitation so rather than replicate deli meat, we’re taking it to new heights with flavors like Wild Truffle and Chili Garlic.

Our slices are gluten and soy free, don’t contain any gums and use ingredients you can pronounce.

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Pride Enjoy

Pride Enjoy is an alternative baking company that serves up all natural, vegan, and gluten-free baked goods.  The specialty we're most often remembered for is our beloved Italian Rainbow Cookies.

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  • Janel Ordemann
  • (631) 488-0579
  • Calverton, NY 11933
 

Robinson Foods Inc

 

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The Cookie Shop

I believe in using high quality ingredients with a focus on a balance in flavors. After years of hard work, and lots of taste testing, I have finally perfected my cookie recipes. 

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The Hampton Grocer

The Hampton Grocer’s granola is packed in a reusable glass jar, and over 50% of each 1-pound container is packed with nuts, seeds, and coconut. She uses only local honey to add a touch of sweetness.

She sells her granola locally at farm stands throughout the East End, at local farmers markets and online! 

 

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Uncle Nick's

"Uncle Nick’s" Cauliflower Crusts - A canvas for your own culinary creation. 

Pizza? YES! Just add your favorite pizza toppings. Flatbread? YES! Drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Even dessert? YES! Spread some Nutella and serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

They are plant-based, dairy free, gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone  has a seat at our table!

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Vital Consumables LLC

 

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Whole Le Crepe

Whole Le Crepe, Inc. offers authentic, sweet and savory crepes at Tanger Outlets, Riverhead.  We cater to special events, private parties, and business luncheons. Nothing attracts a crowd more than watching their food prepared right in front of them. We bring fresh ingredients and serve up hot, wholesome, and authentic crepes for you and your guests! Dazzle your guests with an interactive and entertaining food tasting experience.

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  • Tina Paola
  • (631) 255 6025
 

Wize Girl Treats

Wize Girl Treats creates paleo and gluten-free cookies and cakes that are made with wholesome ingredients that are good for you. We cater to those that have an allergy restriction or just want to enjoy a delicious cookie with the ones you love!

 

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