Simply Delectable - Divinely Gluten Free
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Catherine Rose, co-founder of Divinely Gluten Free, located in Glens Falls, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I run a dedicated Gluten-Free Bakery. We have created nutritious Gluten-Free Flour blends that create delicious products that can be enjoyed by anyone. Our bakers love baking gluten-free products that don't taste gluten-free.
Tell us about yourself
Myself and my daughter's got diagnosed with Celiacs and found the food available was wholly unpalatable. I decided that the rice flour which was in everything did not make good food. I felt that the horrible food would make it very hard for people, especially children, to adhere to such a strict diet and felt the common approach (rice flour - high in arsenic - and in everything) was not the way to achieve delicious food. We have gone a totally different route, and it shows in the products we create. The motivation to keep creating products comes from our customers and the five-star reviews we keep getting.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
We have entered baking contests, gone head to head with non-gluten-free bakers, and won!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
I believe sourcing - both ingredients and packaging are one of the hardest aspects. Keeping shipping costs down is a close second.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be prepared to work hard.
- Discipline and the ability to fail upwards are imperative.
- You must believe in yourself and what you are doing.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
We are lucky enough to wake up every day and work at something we love. I am blessed to have an awesome staff to work with and a business partner who supports everything we do. Life is good.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://divinelyglutenfree.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyGlutenFree/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-rose-b8b4a517/
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