Nemi Snacks Selected for 2024 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program

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Nemi Snacks, a  SweetGrass Trading Company vendor, has been selected as one of eight participants in the 2024 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. This program focuses on high-potential consumer packaged food and beverage brands inspired by Hispanic flavors and culture that are “better for people and the planet.” The finalists […]

Introducing Nemi Cactus Sticks Pickled Jalapeño

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest product: Nemi Cactus Sticks Pickled Jalapeño. This unique snack is a fusion of subtle heat and refreshing tang, featuring the delightful flavors of jalapeño and pickle. Inspired by a cherished home recipe from Nemi founder Regina Trillo’s mother, these crunchy, plant-based snacks are sure to […]

Indigenous foods from South America

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If you aren’t new to this website, you know that SweetGrass sources products from various Tribes and Tribal entities through the U.S. Our products must either be made by Native Americans or meet certain criteria to be sold in our online shop. You can learn more about our product classifications here.   We choose our vendors carefully and make sure […]

Nemi plant-based snacks

Nemi was founded by Mexican native Regina Trillo in 2019, after not feeling represented when she visited the “ethnic” aisle at a grocery store in Chicago.  She found well-established brands showing Mexican-inspired products in a stereotypical way and using questionable ingredients.   “I started Nemi with the idea of combining my 3 passions: health, transparency and LOVE […]