Nona Lim

We got the nod from NOSH! Thanks to NOSH for selecting our brand spanking new simmer & serve Singaporean Chicken Curry as a Best New Product at last week’s NOSH ’23 Awards. We’re ready for the leap into refrigerated meals and grateful to NOSH for the boost. https://lnkd.in/gn3A6BzY   Our first entry in the meat category is Inspired by the recipe my father served when I was a child in Singapore, a quick prep, clean-ingredient version of the iconic SE Asian dish. Made with juicy ABF chicken thighs and cooked sous vide in lemongrass, coconut milk, Diaspora Co.’s Heirloom Turmeric, curry, ginger, chilies and garlic (with no added MSG or artificial ingredients), it’s better, faster and easier than take out.   And, by the way, Nona Lim’s Filipino Style Pork Adobo is equally amazing—tender sous vide pork belly (ABF, of course!) in a thick, tangy adobo sauce with garlic, peppercorns, five-spice, bay leaf and coriander.   Retailer friends, please reach out if you’re ready to spice up your RTE meal set with our authentic SE Asian chicken and pork entrees.

"Let’s start with noodles, soups, and the balanced, flavorful broths that typically require hours of simmering. Nona Lim, inspired by the female founder’s upbringing in Singapore – the foodie destination known for Asian street foods – offers several delicious, umami broths, as well as fresh and instant authentic noodles. If craving a creamy Tom Kha Gai, fragrant with lemongrass, the best-selling Coconut Lime Chicken Bone Broth is an easy meal with the addition of chicken, shrimp, tofu, and veggies and Nona Lim’s fresh Pad See Ew Rice noodles. " Thank you for the feature Gesha-Marie Bland of Beauty News NYC! https://lnkd.in/gp8fjJSU

Our handcrafted, small-batch Filipino Pork Adobo Heat & Serve Entrees have landed at Imperfect Foods! This dish is similar to the Teochew braised pork belly dish of Nona's youth and is the perfect addition to our clean-ingredient, quick prep authentic Asian comfort food product line-up to fit today’s active, healthy lifestyles. Thank you to Katlin Tom, John Jennings and Bella Du Mond of Imperfect Foods for helping facilitate this new product launch!

You heard it from Bon Appetit first... The best instant noodles are frozen! Thank you Tiffany Hopkins for your glowing review on our fresh noodles and broths. "These are some of the bounciest and most fragrant instant ramen noodles I’ve ever eaten." Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/dff5HP6U

Nona Lim's Instant Noodle Bowls have officially joined our other product line up available at Good Eggs! Freeze-dried for freshness and inspired by the distinctive flavors of three diverse Chinese provinces, Nona Lim’s Yunnan Mushroom, Fujian Shrimp and Sichuan Spicy Mala Instant Noodle Bowls taste homemade—or better! A huge shout out to Heidi Rayher and Trei Campbell on the Good Eggs team for making this happen. https://lnkd.in/gvfusFQ6

In honor of AAPI Month, Nona Lim sat down to chat with Amy Roberts of Thrive Market to talk about Nona's beloved dishes, her expert hacks for preparing noodles at home, and a bit about what being an AAPI brand founder means to her. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gUDHJnpP

What an amazing way to celebrate our 10 years of partnership with Whole Foods Market in Austin this week. It was awesome to share our new innovations with so many folks who work there, get direct feedback and face time with so many important people that have been a major part of our journey. From the early collaboration in Northern California with Brad Hirsch, Chris Coffin, Harv Sing,h and Patrick Wyman to connecting with regional buyers like John Lawson who have always been supportive and Global buyers like Dwight Richmond and Errol Schweizer who believed in our global flavors and took a chance on me. Local Producer Loan Programs supported our expansion into retail thanks to Erin Harper, Betsy Foster, and so, so many more! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support during our journey Dan Epley, Alyssa Vescio, Clare Blunt, AnaMaria Friede and Lee Robinson. I'm looking forward to our collaboration with Lizette Coello and Victoria R. Fitzgerald! Here's to the next 10 years together! 🥳

We're thrilled to be included in this BuzzFeed round-up of 50 Asian-Owned Food and Drink Brands during AAPI Month! Thank you for the inclusion Jessica Bui and Brittney Trinh. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gRczxdzN

I’m excited to be part of the next installment of the Working Solutions CDFI #GameChanger series on Thursday, 5/16 at 12 PM PDT! Join us on Zoom to hear about my journey from cottage food business owner to CEO and how we’re increasing access and opportunity for emerging BIPOC-owned food brands. Register: https://bit.ly/gc-may2024

📣 BIG NEWS 📣 Our Heat & Serve Protein Entrees and Instant Noodle Bowls have officially landed at Gelson's Markets!