Terra Firma is more than a magazine, we are a new type of media company that writes stories about businesses in the agriculture and food industries.
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Neither strictly a publication nor a marketing company, Terra Firma is a new type of media company that writes stories about businesses involved in production and consumption: co-ops, farms, agronomists, animal feed and nutrition companies, as well as businesses in the beverage, retail and food preparation sectors.
The Maven Restaurant Group’s boutique dining concepts having proven popular in Greater Atlanta, founder and CEO Louis Soon looks to expand to Alabama and other Southeast locales.
Written by Neil Cote and Produced by Liz Fallon and Mike Szajner.
The Maven Restaurant Group’s boutique dining concepts having proven popular in Greater Atlanta, founder and CEO Louis Soon looks to expand.
Nate Offenberg bought Pacific Farms from his father and his father’s business partner in 2012, and as CEO has overseen the exponential growth of the garlic and vegetable ingredient supplier.
Nate Offenberg bought Pacific Farms from his father and his father’s business partner in 2012, and as CEO has overseen exponential growth.
How has John Colapinto refreshed his career? By guiding Garden-Fresh Foods as it offers healthier choices to its customers and ensures its workforce is valued.
John Colapinto refreshed his career by guiding Garden-Fresh Foods to offer healthier choices and ensure its workforce is valued.
Brice Phillips representing fourth-generation ownership of Phillips Seafood, he’s committed to his family company continuing into a second century with sustainability its core value.
Brice Phillips representing fourth-generation ownership of Phillips Seafood, he’s committed to continuing with sustainability its core value.
With more than 36 years of fast-food experience, Troy Morrison founded North Texas Bells in 2011. Now, the company owns more than 60 Taco Bells, with a goal to have more than 100 locations by the end of 2024.
With 36 years of fast-food experience, Troy Morrison founded North Texas Bells in 2011 and the company now owns more than 60 Taco Bells.
What’s in a mug of ale or a burger at Engrained Brewing Co.? Community, emphasizes founder Brent Schwoerer.
Through progressive personnel policies and sound business management, Kelly Saad enables Vistar to be an employer and specialty products distributor of choice.
Through progressive personnel policies and sound business management, Kelly Saad enables Vistar to be an employer and distributor of choice.
As the co-owner of Amoretti, Maral Barsoumian is proud of how the ingredient company grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. With increased production, she’s ready to see her products in every American kitchen.
As the co-owner of Amoretti, Maral Barsoumian is proud of how the ingredient company grew during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ever aware of the family tradition valued by Loffredo Fresh Foods, President and CEO Brian Loffredo is tapping new markets with ready-to-eat foods and a new line of spices.
Ever aware of the family tradition valued by Loffredo Fresh Foods, President and CEO Brian Loffredo is tapping new markets.
Jay Brigham is keeping the tradition—and innovation—alive as a third-generation owner of Pecan Deluxe Candy Company. He’s expanding the company geographically, while also helping to bring new, fun products, like Popping Boba, to market.
Jay Brigham is keeping the tradition—and innovation—alive as a third-generation owner of Pecan Deluxe Candy Company.
While most food service suppliers can compete on price, Derek Clark says few can match CRS OneSource when it comes to installing and maintaining equipment.
While most food service suppliers can compete on price, Derek Clark says few can match CRS OneSource when it comes to maintaining equipment.
Michael Lessing may be president of a 132-year-old family business, but he’s working to modernize the food service company, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Lessing may be president of a 132-year-old family business, but he’s working to modernize the food service company.
From customer to owner and chief executive officer of the restaurant Anna’s House, Josh Beckett is celebrating a variety of dietary needs and keeping the personal touch in an industry rapidly going digital.
From customer to owner and chief executive officer of the restaurant Anna’s House, Josh Beckett is celebrating a variety of dietary needs.
J.P. Licks President and Founder Vincent Petryk is celebrating 40 years of selling Boston’s most award-winning ice cream. A key ingredient to his success? Treating people right.
J.P. Licks President and Founder Vincent Petryk is celebrating 40 years of selling Boston’s most award-winning ice cream.
Though Incredible Pizza is known for the roller coasters in its restaurants, Don Potvin says the wildest ride has been surviving the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though Incredible Pizza is known for the roller coasters in its restaurants, Don Potvin says the wildest ride has been surviving COVID-19.
At Juan’s Flying Burrito, David Greengold ensures that everything is hopping with Creole soul, from the food and music to the bricks on the wall.
At Juan’s Flying Burrito, David Greengold ensures that everything is hopping with Creole soul, from the food to the bricks on the wall.
When Chad Yakobson founded Crooked Stave, he had more than a business plan—he had his dissertation. The brewery owner has studied Brettanomyces yeast and is now known for the wild, sour beers made with it.
Chad Yakobson, founder of Crooked Stave, has studied Brettanomyces yeast and is now known for the wild, sour beers made with it.
Growing up on cattle farm in Ireland, Denis Neville learned the importance of nutritious dairy products and food. Now, he’s putting that knowledge to use as the CEO of an evolving nutritional U.S. company.
Denis Neville is putting his knowledge of nutritious dairy products to use as the CEO of an evolving nutritional U.S. company.
As the third-generation owner of Turlock Fruit, Stephen Smith has built upon his grandfather’s mission of growing and selling melons with ripe, sweet flavor.
As the third-generation owner of Turlock Fruit, Stephen Smith has built upon the mission of growing and selling melons with sweet flavor.
When long-time buddies Aaron Ludwig and Mike Sabin opened the original Jack Brown’s in 2009, they never anticipated their basic beer-and-burger joint would expand beyond Harrisonburg, Virginia, but how it has.
When buddies Aaron Ludwig and Mike Sabin opened Jack Brown’s in 2009, they never anticipated their basic beer-and-burger joint would expand.
Sustainable harvests and gender equity in Central America are as much the ingredients of Kohana Coffee as the slow-roasted, premium beans that Victoria Lynden ensures go into every cold brew and coffee concentrate.
Sustainable harvests and gender equity are as much the ingredients of Kohana Coffee as the premium beans that Victoria Lynden ensures.
The Skinny Pancake is one of Vermont’s biggest supporters of local farmers and food producers, but founder and CEO Benjy Adler says more can, and will, be done to make an impact agriculturally and socially.
The Skinny Pancake is one of Vermont’s biggest supporters of local farmers, CEO Benjy Adler says more will be done to make an impact.
Since acquiring 34 Wendy's restaurants in 2013, Ali Dhanani has grown HAZA Group to include more than 500 Wendy's and Taco Bell locations.
Since acquiring 34 Wendy’s restaurants in 2013, Ali Dhanani has grown HAZA Group to include more than 500 Wendy’s and Taco Bells.
If there were a Stanley Cup for cuisine, it just might go to Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp., parent company of the Calgary Flames and employer of Certified Chef de Cuisine Brian Armstrong.
If there were a Stanley Cup for cuisine, it might go to Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. and Certified Chef de Cuisine Brian Armstrong.
As co-president of Mother Murphy’s, Al Murphy has spent his career with the family-owned flavor house. Now he’s helping guide expansion into beverages by supplying flavors—and documents—to craft brewers and distillers.
As co-president of Mother Murphy’s, Al Murphy has spent his career with the family-owned flavor house, now he’s helping guide expansion.
With the global pandemic inciting a switch to pre-packaged meals, Leslie Surber ensures these grab-and-gos include condiments. After all, what’s a salad without dressing or cheese?
With the global pandemic inciting a switch to pre-packaged meals, Leslie Surber ensures these grab-and-gos include condiments.
Founded in 1994, FPL Food LLC of Augusta, Georgia, is one of the largest privately owned processors of fresh beef, producing delectable cuts from its own hormone and antibiotic-free cattle consumed worldwide.
FPL Food LLC of Augusta, Georgia, is one of the largest privately owned processors of fresh beef, producing delectable cuts.
As the president and owner of True Grain Bread, Bruce Stewart works with local farmers and zero-waste packaging companies to be as sustainable as possible when making fresh bread.
As the president and owner of True Grain Bread, Bruce Stewart works with local farmers and zero-waste packaging companies.
As president of Café Vida, Luis Castaneda is living out his childhood dream of serving fresh, no-nonsense food to communities in southern California.
As president of Café Vida, Luis Castaneda is living out his childhood dream of serving fresh, no-nonsense food to communities.
Since taking over The Coffee Tree Roasters after her husband’s death, Jean Swoope has found a way to grow the business with modern ideas while still honoring his legacy.
Since taking over The Coffee Tree Roasters, Jean Swoope found a way to grow the business with modern ideas while still honoring his legacy.
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