Tag: Hope & Main
New life breathed into kitchen collaborative
Restaurants and other food businesses, like many small businesses, have high failure rates. How to get started in the business while learning the ropes?...
Roger Williams University to offer course on creating sustainable food systems
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University’s University College will offer a new course starting June 29 on how a more sustainable approach to food systems...
Stepping Up: Hope & Main starting new program to help feed...
WARREN – When schools in the Bristol-Warren School District closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope & Main Founder and President Lisa Raiola knew...
Mocktail trend creating opportunity for R.I. firms
Drinking was often part of Anna Scott’s former social life in the corporate banking and finance world. Work conferences came with the expectation of...
Warren to purchase site on Palmer River from National Grid
WARREN – The town is moving forward to purchase a critical site on the waterfront from National Grid, which would allow it to create...
Rebelle Artisan Sandwiches
THE STORY: Milena Pagan didn’t like the bagels she could find in Providence, so she took matters into her own hands (literally) and started...
Backyard Food Salsa, Relish, Candied Jalapenos
THE STORY: Backyard Food was born out of a love of gardening and fresh food by two friends. When they were too successful at...
Anna’s Kitchen nets 10 awards at spirits competition
BARRINGTON – Anna’s Kitchen LLC, maker of shrubs – apple-cider vinegars combined with organic herbs and fruits to make organic drink mixers, won 10...
Milk for all tastes, diets
The inspiration for Uproot Inc., a plant-based milk company founded by Brown University graduates, started with disappointment at the choice in the school’s cafeteria.
Kevin...
Rhode Island foodies gladly take the test
Providence and Rhode Island and the foodies who live here are no stranger to testing out new foods. This is not to be confused...



















