About Us

Growing brands. Building what’s next.

Grow Cooperative helps food and beverage brands bring ideas to market through trusted manufacturing partnerships, product development support, and retail expertise.

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OUR STORY

Built from real experience in food, retail, and consumer brands.

Grow Cooperative was created to bring together industry knowledge, strategic guidance, and trusted partnerships for food and beverage brands.

Food product development concept
Food manufacturing storage facility
Food manufacturing production line
Food quality control and packaging

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To partner with businesses and founders to develop, launch, and grow products that make an impact. We provide the expertise, connections, and support needed to turn ideas into successful brands.

Vision

To be the trusted partner for building consumer brands that lead their categories through strong strategy, execution, and long-term partnerships.

Values

  • Partnership

    We succeed when our partners succeed.

  • Integrity

    We do what’s right and keep our promises.

  • Excellence

    We bring experience, dedication, and commitment to results.

  • Innovation

    We embrace creativity and continuous improvement.

Meet the Partners Behind Grow

Kiowa Saunders

Kiowa Saunders

Kiowa Saunders brings over 20 years of experience in retail and brand operations, with a strong track record of developing, managing, and scaling products across competitive markets. A former category manager and buyer, he has expertise in product strategy, market analysis, vendor relationships, and brand growth.

Known for connecting strategic planning with real-world market demands, Kiowa has strengthened brand positioning, built scalable processes, and forged lasting partnerships.

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick is a seasoned retail and CPG leader with deep experience in private label development, co-packing partnerships, and brand creation. As Co-founder of New Barn Organics, he has helped build a brand focused on quality products and meaningful consumer connections.

Throughout his career, Ryan has worked with retailers, manufacturers, and brand teams to identify opportunities, develop compelling product offerings, and create sustainable growth strategies.