Episode 135: Perteet Spencer of Ayo Foods on Collective Entrepreneurship

The Checkout speaks with innovative packaged food company founder Perteet Spencer.

Ayo Foods is popularizing West African foods within the North American retail sector. These dishes such as egusi soup, jollof rice, puff puff and pepper sauce are staples in West African communities. https://ayo-foods.com

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Episode #135 Notes

:30 Why did you start Ayo Foods?

4:00 On the reality of starting a startup food business.

6:45 The day to day of Ayo Foods.

10:00 On ‘The Ethnic Food’ aisle.

14:00 Retailers and supporting diverse entrepreneurs.

17:00 The economics of selling to distributors and retailers.

20:00 Closing thoughts.

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