A Fresh Start with Kekoa Foods: Nourishment, Love, and a Whole Lot of Flavor
When I was going through my divorce, I was doing everything I could just to stay upright. Between navigating lawyers, co-parenting schedules, and rebuilding a home from emotional and literal rubble, I’ll be honest: cooking was the last thing I wanted to do. I needed quick, healthy options that would nourish my kids and me—but most of what I found felt bland, overly processed, or just didn’t meet the moment. That’s why when I discovered Kekoa Foods, I immediately thought: where was this when I needed it?
Founded by partners David Fullner and Dr. Danny Auld, Kekoa Foods was born from deep love—love for their son, Kekoa, who was born 8 weeks premature and spent his earliest days in the NICU. David, a passionate home chef and gardener, began crafting his own baby food when the store-bought options didn’t meet his high standards for flavor, freshness, or ingredient quality. With roots in fermentation, spice-forward recipes, and a commitment to whole vegetables, herbs, and roots, he turned his kitchen into a haven of healing and hope.
As the company grew, so did the mission. Danny—armed with a PhD and a deep background in education, logistics, and community service—joined David in building Kekoa Foods into a brand that doesn’t just nourish babies, but educates and uplifts entire families. Their son was the inspiration, but the vision is universal: that every child deserves flavorful, organic, vegetable-rich food made with care, and that mealtime should be an invitation to explore, not just endure.
And here’s what I love most: while Kekoa Foods was created for babies, the truth is, these pouches are for everyone. Whether you’re a stressed-out single parent trying to get something healthy in your body, a teen who skipped breakfast, or a kid who refuses to eat a green vegetable—these are a quiet, genius way to sneak in nutrients without the fight.
Here are a few real-life ways we’d use them in our own kitchen:
Salad dressing base: Mix a pouch of Mango Paprika or Apple Ginger with olive oil, vinegar, and a little mustard for a sweet-spicy vinaigrette.
Veggie dip: Stir Peas & Mint into Greek yogurt or hummus for a tangy, flavorful dip perfect for after-school snacks or lunchbox sides.
Pasta or grain bowl sauce: Warm a pouch of Beets, Fennel & Kale and pour over quinoa, rice, or pasta with a protein for a quick, nourishing meal.
Marinade starter: Use the veggie pouches with a splash of soy sauce or citrus for marinating tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
Smoothie add-in: Blend a pouch with banana, frozen berries, and oat milk for a quick breakfast or afternoon boost.
It’s the kind of product that makes you feel taken care of—even when you’re the one usually doing the caretaking. Kekoa Foods meets you where you are: burned out, busy, hopeful, healing. These squeeze pouches are veggie-rich, flavor-forward, and made with heart. From NICU beginnings to a national movement, Kekoa is changing the baby food game—and reimagining what nourishing support looks like for families in transition.
Fresh starts need nourishment. Kekoa delivers. 💛
A few favorites to add to your registry or your pantry:
🥕 Veggie Forward Variety Pack (Beets, Fennel & Kale; Peas & Mint; Squash & Kale with Turmeric)
Explore more at Kekoa Foods and taste the fresh start. Remember to use code FSR25 for 25% off when purchasing from KekoaFoods.com!