That Entrepreneur Show #440: Overcoming Failure to Build a Food Industry Empire with Gregory Vetter
In this episode of That Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Gregory Vetter, CEO and Founder of Alta Fresh Foods and HomeGrown Brands, as well as the author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success.
Gregory is a pioneer in the clean food movement, known for launching Tessemae’s, the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the refrigerated space. His innovations in gum-free dressing bottling and fresh condiments redefined the industry, leading to partnerships with Whole30 and major retailers.
But success didn’t come easy. Gregory shares:
🔥 How early financial struggles and setbacks shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
🥗 The creation and expansion of Tessemae’s into a category-defining brand
🚀 His vision behind Alta Fresh Foods and how it transformed Sam’s Club Supplier of the Year
📚 Lessons from his book Undressed on failure, resilience, and reinvention
🏆 Why he launched HomeGrown Brands to help the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed
From industry disruption to brand acceleration, Gregory’s journey is packed with lessons on grit, innovation, and overcoming failure.
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