In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Kristyn Carriere, co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks and a food innovator with over a decade of experience shaping some of the world’s best-known chocolate brands. Before launching her own venture, Kristyn worked in Europe with global leaders including Cadbury, Milka, Green & Black’s, and Godiva, where she mastered the art of product development and international market launches.

In 2019, Kristyn returned to Canada and, alongside her sister Leanna, created 7 Summits Snacks, a women-owned Canadian brand that merges performance nutrition with premium chocolate. What started as a bold idea has grown into a company with products in over 200 retailers across Canada, supported by national distribution and plans to expand into the U.S. in 2025.

Kristyn shares her journey of translating global experience into local entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a better-for-you snack brand, and how 7 Summits is committed to sustainability, empowering women in business and sport, and redefining chocolate’s role in functional nutrition.

If you’re a food entrepreneur looking for inspiration or a chocolate lover curious about innovation in the category, this conversation is packed with insights on building a brand with purpose, passion, and plenty of adventure.

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