Garrett Downes
Founder at Better Bears Foods, Inc.
Profile
Garrett Downes is the founder of Better Bears Foods, Inc. where he currently holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2019.
He is also the founder of Candyverse Brands, Inc. where he currently holds the title of Chief Executive Officer since 2021.
Mr. Downes is also the founder of Piva Concepts Ltd.
Mr. Downes's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University.
Garrett Downes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Better Bears Foods, Inc.
 Better Bears Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Candyverse Brands, Inc., Better Bears Foods, Inc. is a plant-based snack brand and formulations company based in Surrey, Canada. The Canadian company's mission is to create low sugar, healthier snack products that are as delicious as their conventional full sugar alternatives using progressive food technology and ingredients. Better Bears Foods has developed a core product line of healthier gummy candy, including vegan gummies that are low in sugar, high in fiber, and bursting with flavor. The company was founded in 2019 by Garrett Downes, who has been the CEO since then. Better Bears Foods was acquired by Candyverse Brands, Inc. on January 10, 2022 for $4.67 million. | Founder | 31/12/2018 |
Candyverse Brands, Inc.
 Candyverse Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Candyverse Brands, Inc. is a consumer-packaged snacking company that focuses on the manufacturing and distribution of plant-based low sugar candy products to consumers. Its products are sold through brick and mortar specialty health food stores. The firm has an e-commerce portal built on the Shopify ecosystem. It produces "Better-for-You" gummy bears in the following flavors: Mixed Berry, Tropical Citrus, and Variety Packs. The company was founded by Garrett Downes on June 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Piva Concepts Ltd. | Founder | - |
Training of Garrett Downes
| Simon Fraser University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Better Bears Foods, Inc.
Better Bears Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Candyverse Brands, Inc., Better Bears Foods, Inc. is a plant-based snack brand and formulations company based in Surrey, Canada. The Canadian company's mission is to create low sugar, healthier snack products that are as delicious as their conventional full sugar alternatives using progressive food technology and ingredients. Better Bears Foods has developed a core product line of healthier gummy candy, including vegan gummies that are low in sugar, high in fiber, and bursting with flavor. The company was founded in 2019 by Garrett Downes, who has been the CEO since then. Better Bears Foods was acquired by Candyverse Brands, Inc. on January 10, 2022 for $4.67 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Candyverse Brands, Inc.
Candyverse Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Candyverse Brands, Inc. is a consumer-packaged snacking company that focuses on the manufacturing and distribution of plant-based low sugar candy products to consumers. Its products are sold through brick and mortar specialty health food stores. The firm has an e-commerce portal built on the Shopify ecosystem. It produces "Better-for-You" gummy bears in the following flavors: Mixed Berry, Tropical Citrus, and Variety Packs. The company was founded by Garrett Downes on June 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Piva Concepts Ltd. |
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