Aspiring entrepreneurs Hunter and Gavin Green have used their resourcefulness and innovative approach to business to successfully launch Bagel Bombs: a tasty treat filled with creamy cheese and flavorful ingredients. Starting from humble beginnings in a family-run bakery, these brothers have managed to get this unique food item onto the shelves of supermarkets all over the world.
Meet Hunter and Gavin Green
At just 22 and 19 years old, brothers Hunter and Gavin Green are the impressive entrepreneurs behind the successful push for Bagel Bombs to enter Meijer Market Stores. Their mother, who started a bakery in 2016, can be credited with the initial idea for the Bagel Bombs, which quickly grew popular enough that she had to relocate to a bigger space downtown. It is a true testament to the ingenuity of this young duo that they were able to take their mother’s idea to the next level.
The Uniqueness of Bagel Bombs
Bagel Bombs are not made like traditional bagels in the sense that they are not boiled. The dough is prepared, the cream cheese and other delicious ingredients are placed inside, and then the whole thing is pursed closed like an apple dumpling. They’re then topped with egg wash and put into the oven. What you get is a delicious treat exploding with your favorite flavors. Some of the top flavors include Bacon Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Apple Cinnamon, delighting foodies everywhere as the Green brothers continue to make waves in the culinary world.
It all started with the Green family’s ambition to share their tasty creations with the world, and it’s paying off as Bagel Bombs can now be found in coffee shops, convenience stores, and even college campus dairy stores.
At the Making it in Michigan food show hosted by Michigan State, where more than 100 vendors offered product tastings for distributors and grocers, the Green family confidently presented their Bagel Bombs to a range of potential buyers. In an almost serendipitous twist, the Detroit Market people joined their interview slot at the last minute – and what a great decision that was! After a few hours of anticipation, the Green family was pleasantly surprised to hear that they had been awarded the prestigious Golden Ticket from Meijer.
This guaranteed that their Bagel Bombs would be stocked in all four Meijer Markets. It was a huge achievement for the Green family, considering that local vendors usually have to individually pitch their products to each store for consideration.
Experience the Flavors of Bacon Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Apple Cinnamon
The three flavors chosen to feature in the stores are Bacon Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Apple Cinnamon, which are sure to be a hit with shoppers. All of these Bagel Bombs are sold individually in microwave-safe packaging and must be refrigerated, but can also be frozen for long-term storage. What makes them so special is that they use only the freshest ingredients–flour, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, yeast, salt, and egg–so you’re not getting any weird additives or anything processed.
Plus, the Apple Cinnamon Bagel Bombs are reminiscent of Grandma’s homemade apple pie, according to Gavin. “It’s the one I eat when making deliveries,” he says proudly.
The world is fortunate to have access to the amazing consolation provided by Bagel Bombs, thanks to the Green brothers and their entrepreneurial drive. Through their hard work and creativity, they have taken their family’s recipe from a small bakery downtown to becoming mass-produced for college campuses, convenience stores, and more. The unique twist of forming these bombs as a purs-free form filled with various delicious ingredients only makes them more appealing and accessible. With so many different flavors attracting individuals across the country, the Green family can proudly look upon this achievement as the admirable result of hard work and a brilliant idea!
