Partake Foods CEO talks building vegan, allergen-free brand
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CEO and founder of Partake Foods Denise Woodard talks to Good Day DC about starting a business focused on creating snacks that were free from common allergens and getting attention from celebrity investors such as Jay-Z and Rihanna.

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