J.I.V.E. Juice Company
Houston Food & Wine Alliance Grant: $4,000
Owner Tamala Austin of J.I.V.E. Juice Company specializes in producing cold-pressed fruit juices and smoothies using organic, non-pasteurized ingredients. Already thriving on grocery store shelves, the company is expanding into the wine industry with Juicy Wines, a healthier line of libations with lowered sugar.
Grant funds will facilitate product testing and a shelf-life study and assist in product branding and marketing.