
We believe you should be able to pronounce every ingredient in your food. We believe in whole grains. We believe in putting healthier, delicious, high-quality foods on the shelves that are also affordable. Our goal is to create incredibly delicious foods that are packed full of nutritional benefits and that are available to everyone.
When Alex met Maddy, he knew her contagious energy and love for people could help change the world. Their belief that all kids should have access to a healthy, wholesome breakfast is what inspired Love Grown Foods to not just be a product on the shelves, but a company with a passion to make a true change. With Alex’s desire to start his own company, and Maddy’s background in nutrition, Pilates, and massage therapy, the couple launched Love Grown Foods in Maddy’s hometown of Aspen, Colorado. In a short matter of time, but a lot of hard work, they turned Love Grown Foods into a national brand with a big mission: improving kids’ nutrition.
In addition to offering great products (made with LOVE) in grocery stores across the country, our passion is to be a part of the bigger change that needs to happen. We are taking the time to visit classrooms (from kindergarten to high school) and educate kids on the importance of eating breakfast and fueling their bodies right. We are also working with school districts to provide them with more affordable healthy options to serve to their students. Our kids are our future, and we are passionate about giving them the right tools to live long, happy, and productive lives.
Join us on our journey as we SPREAD the LOVE!
march 2008
Maddy and Alex decide to start a health food company as undergraduates at the University of Denver.
july 2008
After graduating a year early, Alex and Maddy move to Aspen, CO to begin realizing their dream.
october 2008
Alex officially registers Love Grown Foods® as a business in Colorado.
march 2009
Love Grown Foods® gets its first logomark and packaging.
may 2009
Love Grown Foods® releases Oat Clusters & Love™ granola line and launches a website and online store.
july 2009
Love Grown Foods® is carried by City Market, its first commercial grocery store, in Aspen, CO.
august 2009
Love Grown Foods® pitches Oat Clusters & Love™ to King Soopers.
november 2009
Oat Clusters & Love™ granola flavor, Sweet Cranberry Pecan, is named "Top Killer Granola" by CHOWHOUND.com.
december 2009
Love Grown Foods® relocates to Denver, CO to expand production.
january 2010
Oat Clusters & Love™ increases distribution to 80 King Soopers/City Market and other regional and independent stores throughout Colorado.
august 2010
Oat Clusters & Love™ distribution increases to 112 King Soopers/City Market and other regional stores throughout Colorado.
september 2010
Oat Clusters & Love™ becomes Certified Gluten-Free and adds Cocoa Goodness and Simply Oats to the line.
october 2010
Love Grown Foods® relocates to the LOVE PAD--its own commercial kitchen in Denver, CO.
november 2010
Love Grown Foods® brings on new team members and hires Jason as C.O.O.
january 2011
Kroger picks up Oat Clusters & Love™ product line.
Oat Clusters & Love™ is sold in more than 1,300 stores in 28 states.
february 2011
Love Grown Foods® launches its Nationwide SPREAD THE LOVE™ Tour with ELBY the Love Bus and SWEET PEA the Love Prius.
march 2011
Love Grown Foods® makes its first debut at ExpoWest.
july 2011
The LOVE Team continues to grow and SPREAD THE LOVE™.
august 2011
Love Grown Foods® continues to expand distribution and the LOVE is available in over 1,600 stores in over 40 states throughout the nation.
january 2012
Love Grown Foods® assembles a Board of Advisors with Tom Spier, Mo Siegel, and Joan Boykin (not pictured).
february 2012
Love Grown Foods® launches internationally into two of the largest Canadian retailers, Loblaws and Sobeys, increasing store count to over 2,000
june 2012
Love Grown Foods® reaches over 2,000 students through their PASSION Campaign for kids’ nutrition
October 2012
Oat Clusters & LOVE™ granolas are available in over 4,500 grocery stores throughout the US and Canada
december 2012
Love Grown Foods® launches Hot Oats™ instant oatmeal cups
