Tammy Mann, Harmony Cricket Farm (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 12)
In her search for high-quality protein to improve her own health, Tammy Mann learned about the health benefits of crickets. She tried cricket powder, and it was not love at first taste. But she persisted, eventually creating products, including Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Cookie mixes, which taste delicious and are good for both the body and the planet. Tammy joined host John Ray to discuss the founding and growth of her company, Harmony Cricket Farm. Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is produced virtually by the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®.
Harmony Cricket Farm
Harmony Cricket Farm is a Women-Owned Food Brand dedicated to producing tasty gluten-free, nut-free foods fueled by crickets.
Crickets help you FEEL good with complete protein (all 9 amino acids) to build lean muscle, improve recovery and support metabolism. B12 to boost immunity and support healthier skin, hair and nails. Iron for growth, strength, brain development (plus energizes metabolism). Omega fatty acids to increase “Good” HDL Cholesterol and improve nerve function. Chitin Fiber supporting “good” bacteria in the gut. Non-dairy calcium for strong bones, teeth, muscle, and nerve function.
More yum, less yuck. Crickets have a mild, nutty flavor, so won’t affect the flavor of your favorite dishes. Also very versatile, ground cricket works great as an additional ingredient in most of your recipes; from smoothies to oatmeal, to grain bowls, to soups or chili. Also super easy to use in baking by simply replacing 1/3 of the ‘flour’ with cricket powder in any recipe. From smoothies and granola to soups, sauces and stews, these magical little “land shrimp” will tickle your tastebuds while boosting your health.
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Tammy Mann, Founder and CEO
Tammy Mann is a mom, athlete, and the founder of Harmony Cricket Farm. After 25 years as a designer/creative director helping other brands build their story, Tammy discovered a story she felt needed to be shared and decided to make it her life mission: Crickets.
She launched her business in 2020 with a mission to change Americans’ perception of insects as food. Harmony does this by creating crave-worthy gluten-free, nut-free foods people already know and love and powering them with healthy clean protein provided by cricket flour. Better for you. Better for our planet.
Questions and Topics in this Interview
- What got you started on this path to crickets?
- What’s your mission for Harmony Cricket Farm?
- Why Cookies?
- How do crickets taste?
- Can I put the cricket flour in my baking?
- Can you talk about the health benefits?
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX® . You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.
