Harken Sweets

I YELPED when this news hit my inbox.....! Yes - THE Entrepreneur Magazine's Amanda Breen was kind enough to share the Harken Sweets story! As a lifelong reader of all things Entrepreneur Media - this was a true pinch me moment. I've been inspired more times than I can count by their coverage....it is a truly humbling experience to be considered worthy of their pages! This journey has been nothing short of the oft-referenced rollercoaster analogy, but days like this really feel special. A most heartfelt thanks to the wonderful world of Harken Sweets fans for making this possible, and of course to the incomparable Front End team at Walmart for making the dream of better-for-you candy a reality to so many people in this country. #cpgfounder #walmart #betterforyou #guthealth #confecitions

Pure delight!!! Diana Escamilla Fuentes at amNY Newspaper just made my day by highlighting some AMAZING health-focused ice cream pop-ups.... YUP you heard that right - thanks to the brilliant minds /// ice cream wizardry of Hallie Meyer at Caffè Panna and Emily Schildt & Nicole Krasnow at Pop Up Grocer....turns out you CAN have your (ice cream) cake and eat it too.....with a lil extra added fiber courtesy of Harken Sweets! I mean, seriously, who ever thought we'd be celebrating a day dedicated to ice cream with the words "healthier" and "guilt-free" in the same sentence? BRB I'm busy raising a spoon to innovation, health, and of course, ice cream! 🍦✨ #NationalIceCreamDay #HealthyLiving #InnovativeTreats #FounderLife

We are counting down the days until we're at Fancy Foods in NYC! 🍎 Looking for networking opportunities during the show? Join us Monday night from 6-9 at the Smartrr headquarters for a good old fashioned Startup CPG Happy Hour! 🍻⁠ ⁠ This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with other member of the community and rub elbows with special guest from Bristol Farms and Earth Fare!⁠ ⁠ Not to mention sampling from these amazing brands:⁠ ↗️ Harken Sweets⁠ ↗️ Jule's Tomato Sauce⁠ ↗️ New Age Drinks ↗️ Häppy Candy ↗️ Holy! Water⁠ ↗️ Truly Nuts ⁠ Grab your ticket at the link in the comments! 👇 Huge thanks to our sponsor Luv Beverage LLC for making it happen! .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #cpg #startuplife #meetups #sandiego

Mara Smith you are one of a kind 💜 Ray Latif we'll never be able to properly thank you for making notes like this possible 😊

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Harken will be sampling at the Startup CPG CPG Fancy Foods Happy Hour! 🎉 📅 Date: Monday, June 24 📍 Location: 145 W 28th St Floor 4 New York, NY 10001 Join us for an evening of innovation, networking, and, of course, delicious samples of Harken! Whether you're a foodie, a startup enthusiast, or just curious to try something new, this is the event for you. We can't wait to connect with fellow CPG enthusiasts and share the unique taste of Harken. See you there! https://lnkd.in/e-mnwDbJ #StartupCPG #FancyFoods #HarkenSweets #FoodInnovation #Networking #Event #CPGCommunity #TasteTheFuture

Ray Latif at Taste Radio has such a special voice in this industry, and it is always a pleasure to connect on all things F&B! In our latest conversation, we discuss the ins and outs of successful pitch strategies for entrepreneurs in this space. I do hope listeners find this latest podcast helpful - I am no expert but always more than happy to share the experience we've had launching Harken Sweets 😊 . I am so grateful to be able to share this journey in this way and if it helps someone even a tiny bit...well then it's all worth it!! https://lnkd.in/g9aRUcUD #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #WalmartPitch #TasteRadio #Grateful

"The way management treats associates is exactly how the associates will treat the customers." - Sam Walton It was not easy traveling down to Northwest Arkansas exactly one month after my son was born, but it was Sam’s quote in the back of my mind that led me to these two fine days on the grounds here at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The excitement, energy, and passion from associates all over the PLANET at the Walmart Associates Expo was truly inspiring. I was beyond excited to introduce them to our Harken Sweets, and I will never forget some of their honest-to-goodness reactions. I’ve been smiling from ear to ear every since. Speaking with so many associates about our better-for-you candy bars and what about them resonates with THEM put it all in perspective. It’s been an honor to learn from each and every associate about how our product can best fit their needs … from stockists and team leads, to transportation team members and warehouse workers, retail sales associates, Walmart Connect team members, the Walmart Global Tech India, WalmartWorld and every single person on #teamwalmart… thank you for the warm welcome. This week reinforces how proud we at Harken Sweets are to be a supplier to Walmart, working hand in hand with Callie Dunnaway, Melanie Bort, Will Tommey, and the entire Front End team. Heartfelt thank you to Jenny Schossow for your tremendous role in shepherding our launch. To Kinneberg Management Group - thank you for making this corner of Northwest Arkansas feel like a home away from home for this first week away from my first-born. Walmart Executive Council, Senior Leadership, and Board of Directors you have outdone yourself! Can't wait for tomorrow :).  #walmartshareholders #teamwalmart #walmartmuseum

Huge thanks to Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe and the team at Confectionery News for sharing the growth of FUNCTION in this category and the role Harken Sweets is playing in driving that movement forward. Fiber is LIFE over here and this trend is what gut health dreams are MADE OF :)! 💜 🍫 💜 🍫 💜 🍫 💜 🍫 💜 🍫 #guthealth #foodcpg #functionalfoods #functionalchocolate

The most recent SPINS data drop on top attributes in candy had my jaw on the floor…. What does it mean to have an impact on a category? This is a question I get asked a LOT. In my mind it always comes down to your product. Is your product resonating with what customers want!? What are folks looking for that they can’t find anywhere else? The growth being driven by the unique combination of Harken Sweets's claims are without a doubt a result of the endless this team has poured into making the best damn candy bar out there....one that you FEEL good about after you've put down the wrapper. I’m happy to share that Harken Sweets has been able to drive each of these forward in a category that has been due for some revitalization. Now THAT's what I call innovation :) Here’s to more growth on the horizon for all the products out there meeting consumers where they are :) 🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀🚀 🚀 #cpgfounder #confectionery #harkensweets #startupjourney #sweets #chocolate

Will never get used to hearing my voice on any form of recording device.... But nevertheless THANK YOU to Harvard Business School Club of New York for this fantastic overview of Harken Sweets and our humble candy bar's journey into Walmart checkout aisle across the country! 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 🚀 💜 🍫 #cpgfounder #founderjourney #walmart #hbs #confectionery