Founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Tina Chamoun, the Cleveland-based company produces a line of pita chips, seasonings, and spreads that emphasize clean labels. By securing this financial support, Terranean aims to maintain its Non-GMO Project verification, a key milestone for a brand that has already earned industry recognition, including a "Best Pita Chip" award from Good Housekeeping and an Emerging Brand title at the Nourishing Change Conference.
Cleveland-based Terranean Secures Non-GMO Funding to Scale Heritage Snacks
A Lebanese American snack startup is expanding its footprint after receiving a grant from the Non-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program. The funding will cover verification costs for Terranean, a women-owned business that blends traditional Levantine flavors with a commitment to immigrant advocacy and sustainable, zero-waste food production.
Beyond product development, the company operates as a hub for social impact in Northeast Ohio. Chamoun, who co-founded the support networks Wonder Women of Food and Arab Americans Cleveland, leverages the brand to mentor local entrepreneurs and create pathways for immigrant women. This focus on community development complements the company's operational model, which includes upcycling production remnants into compost and food-service offerings to minimize environmental waste. The Equitable Transfer Program, which has distributed over $42,000 to BIPOC-led businesses since 2023, continues to provide the necessary capital for mission-driven brands to compete for market visibility while upholding strict ingredient integrity.
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