SARON MECHALE, founder of Providence-based food development company goTeff, shares her product at a Branchfood event held with ACG Boston. / COURTESY BRANCHFOOD
PROVIDENCE — A Boston-based food launchpad is expanding its network of industry connections and capital into the Ocean State. Founded in 2015 by CEO Lauren Abda, Branchfood brings food companies and entrepreneurs together through events, shared workspaces, advisory support and financial backing from the organization’s sister company, Branch Network Group, which Abda also co-founded. The…