In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea sits down with Daphna Kedem, founder of BrEAThe Kitchen, to talk about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, navigating complexity in the frozen food world, and the deep connection between activism and craft.
Daphna shares how her journey from social justice and animal rights organizing led her to launch a vegan pie company during the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns — and how that small idea has since grown into a full-fledged brand now stocked at Whole Foods.
We dive into the realities of balancing a mission-based business with a day job, the challenges of scaling a handmade product that resists easy co-packing, and how Daphna’s unwavering convictions shape everything from sourcing to customer experience.
She also opens up about her upbringing in Israel, her life as a single mom, and the quiet power of food as both nourishment and activism.