Breaking Barriers in Food Accessibility—A Hub Built for Dietary Needs, Backed by Innovation and Community
Toronto, ON February 21, 2025 – StellaEats is set to transform over 10 million Canadians to discover and access safe, nutritious, and dietary-specific foods. Launching its Beta Program in March 2025, StellaEats is not just another marketplace—it’s a first-of-its-kind dietary-first food hub, leveraging AI-powered food matching to connect consumers with trusted, local brands tailored to their unique dietary needs.
For Primie Cegnar, Founder & CEO of Aeon Stellar, this mission is deeply personal. When her husband faced a serious health battle—undergoing pancreatic cancer surgery—nutrition became more than just a lifestyle choice; it became a necessity for survival. Navigating dietary restrictions, ingredient labels, and safe food options felt overwhelming, exposing a glaring gap in food accessibility for those with specific dietary needs.
“I know firsthand how exhausting it is to search for safe, nourishing food when your health or a loved one’s life depends on it. StellaEats was fueled up by that struggle—to make dietary-specific food easy to find, safe to eat, and accessible to all,” says Cegnar.
With food allergies, intolerances, and health-conscious lifestyles on the rise, navigating food options has never been more complex. StellaEats bridges that gap, making it effortless to find gluten-free, allergen-friendly, plant-based, and specialty products—all in one place.
Launching with an initial four founding female-led food manufacturers, the platform will enter Beta Testing across Ontario (March 20 – April 20) and British Columbia (April 21 – May 21). Early adopters who join the invite-only Beta Program will gain exclusive access to product discovery, community engagement, and a Founding Ambassador status.
Meet the Founding Merchants
StellaEats is proud to introduce its first four Founding Merchant Partners—visionary women-led food manufacturers who are redefining food accessibility and inclusion:
- 🥖 Melinda Kopet, Founder, Alkeme Foods (BC): Revolutionizing gluten-free sourdough with 9 years of dedication and 300+ retail locations.
- 🧈 Sonya Braich, Founder, Gheelicious (BC): Honoring tradition with artisanal ghee, bringing rich heritage flavours to the modern kitchen.
- 🍜 Sadia Malik, Founder, Allergy Eatables (ON): Creating allergen-free samosas and snacks that provide families with safe, delicious options—born from her experience as a mother of kids with severe allergies.
- 🍫 Natasha Smith, Founder, How to Bloom Inc. (ON): Redefining wellness with functional beverages, blending nutrition and culture for an inner transformative experience.
These brands are shaping the future of safe, accessible, and locally-made food. Their commitment fuels our mission—and we can’t wait for everyone to experience their incredible products.
“Food should be safe, accessible, and easy to find for everyone. StellaEats exists to make that a reality,” says Primie Cegnar, Founder & CEO of StellaEats. “This launch is the first step in reshaping food accessibility—one dietary need at a time.”
This journey from personal hardship to industry innovation is what fuels StellaEats today. We have received commentary on how hard it is build a marketplace. It’s capital intensive and you need almost every piece in place to make it happen. This is more than just a marketplace, it’s a hub, it’s a movement—a commitment to ensuring that no family, no individual, has to struggle alone in finding the food they need to thrive.
Join the Movement
📌 Consumers: Sign up for invite-only access through our waitlist at StellaEats.co
📌 Merchants: Claim your Founding Merchant Partner spot now.
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About Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc.
Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc. is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to building innovative solutions in food accessibility, digital commerce, and AI-driven consumer experiences. StellaEats is a flagship initiative of Aeon Stellar, serving as the first dietary-first food hub designed to bridge the gap between local food makers and consumers seeking trusted, dietary-specific food options. By combining cutting-edge technology with a mission-driven approach, Aeon Stellar is reshaping the future of food discovery, accessibility, and wellness in Canada and beyond.