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ANNE LEE The Other Side Diner is known for local favorites like a loco moco. It was so since I was 19. Having a background in food
vegan-friendly options. With the
amount of plant-based products owner Marty Simjian orders from VEDGEco, it made perfect sense to talk story and try these popular plant-based dishes. We tried,
speaks with VEDGEco founder and CEO
TREVOR HITCH
and The Other Side Diner owner
MARTY SIMJIAN
Photos by
delicious; I couldn’t tell the difference.
AL: What is VEDGEco?
TH: VEDGEco is a plant-based wholesale distribution company. We opened in Kai- lua in 2019. I have been plant-based/vegan
service, I saw independent plant-based brands struggling to get distribution.
I wanted people to have accessibility to the best, most delicious products regard- less if you are a restaurant, individual, food truck or caterer. VEDGEco is the first na-
LAWRENCE TABUDLO side by side, vegan and protein options of
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