Startup CPG Newswire:
7 Summits Snacks Wins $10,000 in the Pizza Hut Equal Slice Pitch Competition

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Kristyn Carriere for 7 Summits Snacks

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA (OCTOBER 2025) – Women-owned, Edmonton-made functional chocolate company 7 Summits Snacks is proud to announce it has been selected as a winner of the Startup Canada Equal Slice Program, presented in partnership with Pizza Hut Canada. This national pitch competition recognized five underrepresented founders, each awarded $10,000 to support their growing businesses.

About the Equal Slice Program

The Equal Slice Program is a national initiative by Startup Canada and Pizza Hut Canada to break down barriers for early-stage entrepreneurs from equity-seeking or underserved communities. The program includes pitch competitions and expert-led webinars that equip founders with funding, mentorship, and visibility.

Why This Win Matters

This milestone marks a key accelerator for 7 Summits Snacks as it prepares for its U.S. market launch and product-line expansion. Beyond the funding, the recognition amplifies the brand’s mission: proving that chocolate can be functional fuel—supporting performance, adventure, and everyday endurance.

What Makes 7 Summits Snacks Unique

Founded by sisters Kristyn and Leanna Carriere, 7 Summits Snacks combines nutritional science and endurance sport expertise to create chocolate built for performance. The flagship Endurance Bar blends ethically sourced chocolate with real superfoods, offering a premium, functional alternative to conventional sports fuel. Proudly made in Canada, the company also contributes to 1% for the Planet, underscoring its commitment to sustainability.

Momentum and Growth

Now sold in over 200 retail locations across Canada and experiencing consistent double-digit growth, 7 Summits Snacks is scaling its impact and retail footprint across North America—fueling active lifestyles with purpose-driven chocolate snacks.

“Winning the Equal Slice competition is a game-changer for 7 Summits Snacks,” said Kristyn Carriere, Co-Founder and COO. “It’s not just the funding—it’s the validation, the network, and the momentum to push our vision forward.”

About 7 Summits Snacks

7 Summits Snacks crafts functional chocolate to support active, adventurous lifestyles. Made with ethically sourced chocolate and real superfoods, its products deliver natural energy and satisfying fuel for life’s summits. Based in Edmonton, AB, the company is women-owned, locally made, and a proud member of 1% for the Planet.

Media Contact:
Kristyn Carriere
Co-founder, Chocolate Scientist, Marathoner
📧 info@7summitssnacks.com, 587-594-9190

About 7 Summits Snacks

7 Summits Snacks is a women-owned, Edmonton-based chocolate company creating functional chocolate crafted for performance and adventure. Founded by sisters Kristyn and Leanna Carriere, the brand combines a passion for endurance sport with nutritional science to deliver real, purposeful fuel for active lifestyles.

Its flagship Endurance Bars blend ethically sourced chocolate with real superfoods, offering a satisfying and natural source of energy for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday adventurers alike. Proudly made in Canada, 7 Summits Snacks is committed to sustainability as a proud member of 1% for the Planet, contributing to global environmental initiatives.

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