What is Core and Rind?
Core and Rind created plant-based, dairy free, shelf-stable Cashew Cheesy Sauces. They have whole, real, plant-based ingredients, all of which you can pronounce! Create comfort foods like creamy macaroni & cheese, smothered veggies, gooey nachos or any of your favorite cheesy meals. Core and Rind sauces are clean label, shelf-stable, paleo, vegan and keto friendly. The founders, Candi and Rita, spent years developing Cashew Cheesy Sauce to make your journey to health easier and tastier. We are proudly women-owned.
Company Leadership
rita childers
co-Founder
Rita Childers earned a Journalism degree and has a background in writing, marketing & trade shows. She handles marketing, new sales outreach and product development for Core and Rind. She’s passionate about changing the food system and getting healthier options into people’s hands.
candi haas
CO-founder
Candi earned a Business degree and has a background in customer service, sales & event coordination. She handles sales, customer service and oversees production at Core and Rind. She’s passionate about changing the food system and getting healthier options into people’s hands.
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