S01 E11 Pivoting to Pita- Cedar Valley Selections- Ameen Fadel

Welcome to "Recipe for Success," the podcast that explores the journeys of trailblazers in the food industry. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Ameen Fadel, Cofounder and President of Cedar Valley, a Canadian food manufacturer known for its authentic style pita chips made with better-for-you ingredients.Ameen's entrepreneurial journey began at just 16 years old as a high school project. Together with his mother, he has transformed Cedar Valley into a fast-growing business, employing 16 people at their 5000 sq ft facility in Windsor, Ontario. The company has gained national recognition, appearing on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and earning accolades from TELUS Business, Desjardins, and the Food Network.Recently named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Class of 2024, Ameen continues to drive Cedar Valley's success. Join us as Ameen shares his inspiring story, insights into building a successful food brand, and strategies for navigating the challenges of the industry. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration for achieving success in the food sector.Website: https://cedarvalleyselections.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedarvalleyinc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarvalleyinc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cedarvalleyincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameen-fadel-48175514b/ If you like what you heard leave us a comment or a review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you would like to be on the show, send us an email :[email protected] or  [email protected] informed and up to date about the latest news in the food industry, and follow us on social media:Join our weekly SKUFood newsletter Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Thanks for listening!