Ever wondered how you can make your own plant-based milk at home while drastically reducing packaging waste?

In this episode, Ayna’s Marissa Rietman speaks with Brett Goodson, Founder & CEO of Almond Cow, about their groundbreaking approach to plant-based milk production. Brett shares how Almond Cow empowers consumers to make milk at home, cutting out traditional supply chains and reducing packaging waste, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainability in the plant-based movement.

Brett, with a background in automotive engineering and an MBA from Georgia Tech, founded Almond Cow to revolutionize plant-based milk. He discusses his commitment to zero-waste initiatives, recyclable packaging, and using technology to drive sustainability.

Discussion Points

• How Almond Cow works: empowering consumers to make plant-based milk at home, cutting out supply chains, reducing packaging waste, and offering many benefits.
• Almond Cow’s commitment to sustainability: using recyclable packaging and minimizing environmental impact through zero-waste practices.
• Future of plant-based milk: Brett highlights the benefits of homemade milk, including customization and avoiding additives, empowering consumers to tailor blends to their needs.
• Brett’s background and journey: from automotive development to leading Almond Cow, overcoming challenges with a successful Kickstarter and finding market fit.
• Leadership insights: navigating the competitive food industry through clear role allocation and leveraging technology to enhance sustainability and efficiency.
• Innovation in food tech: Almond Cow's use of wet emulsification and fluid science modeling drives their product’s development and sustainability goals.
• Consumer education: Brett emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about plant-based milk’s benefits and environmental impact, engaging customers to make informed choices.

Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory firm in the industrial technology space that provides transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode Marissa Rietman, is a Director at Ayna

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