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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2025
On Canada Day, StellaEats App Public Beta Launch with “1000 Meals of Dignity” Campaign to Make Food Safer for Underserved Communities.
Hamilton-based app empowers individuals with dietary restrictions to safely discover local, clean-label foods and inclusive food brands.
Hamilton, ON — June 13, 2025 — Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc. announces the public beta launch of its flagship platform StellaEats on July 1, 2025 in British Columbia & Ontario, alongside the launch of its first impact campaign, “1000 Meals of Dignity.” The goal: raise $30,000 in six weeks to provide free access and support for 1,000 underserved individuals navigating dietary restrictions.
Built by Filipino immigrant technologist and caregiver Primie Cegnar, StellaEats was inspired by her own husband’s health battles – from a heart attack, long-time battle with diabetes & aggressive pancreatic cancer last September 2024. She recognized and understood the food challenges faced by other communities as well. The solution grew out of both heartbreak and hope.
StellaEats is a digital food discovery platform designed to help people with food allergies, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic dietary needs safely find trusted foods—from Canadian clean-label consumer brands to culturally inclusive small-batch makers.
“This isn’t just an app—it’s a lifeline for people who feel left behind in today’s food systems,” says Cegnar.
Launching July 1: Platform Features
At launch, users can:
- Create a personalized account and build a safe dietary profile.
- Discover clean-label Canadian food brands verified for allergens, dietary filters, and values.
- Mark favourite local brands and products for easy planning on meals, lunchboxes and other occasions.
- Message or inquire directly to participating CPG stores through the app.
- Access community events hosted by StellaEats and partner vendors.
Several Canadian allergy-friendly and culturally diverse brands are participating in the initial beta launch with our vendor partners. These include Alkeme Foods, How to Bloom, Gheeliscious, and Allergy Eatables. Nud Fud was subsequently added, and Wise Bites is joining soon.
A future release will introduce AI-powered search and predictive nutrition tools to improve personalized food discovery based on symptoms, lifestyle, and restrictions.
About the Campaign: “1000 Meals of Dignity”
To coincide with the July 1 app launch, StellaEats is launching the “1000 Meals of Dignity” campaign to raise $30,000 in 6 weeks. This fund will support onboarding, education, and platform access for 1,000 individuals from underserved communities—including low-income families, seniors, students, and newcomers disproportionately impacted by food access and chronic health issues.
“Too many people live in fear of food labels. Some skip meals. Others feel excluded from healthy spaces,” says Cegnar.
“This campaign allows us to welcome 1,000 people into a safer, more inclusive food system—right from their phones.”
Contributions start at $30, which supports one full safe-user journey. Donors can contribute directly via the Stripe page: Donorship Payment Page. Read more about our Fundraising campaign here.
Official online launch meetup on June 13, 2025 at 12:30PM EST. Register here: 🔗 https://lu.ma/xdl80n9c
Why This Matters
In Canada alone, over 10 million people live with some form of dietary restriction. While convenience-driven food apps thrive, few offer clarity, safety, or community for those with health-related food concerns.
StellaEats is designed not just to fill that gap—but to lead a new standard for transparency, inclusion, and purpose-built AI in the food-tech space.
Quick Facts
- App Launch: July 1, 2025, Public Beta
- Fundraising Goal: $30,000 by July 25
- Campaign Impact: Free access for 1,000 underserved users
- Platform Focus: Clean-label discovery, safe food search, vendor trust
- Website: www.aeonstellar.com
- Interview & Media Contact: Primie Cegnar – primie@aeonstellar.com
About Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc.
Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc. is a purpose-driven Canadian tech company creating equitable commerce experiences through food, technology, and inclusive community care. Its flagship product, StellaEats, blends user-centered design with clean-label food discovery, AI innovation, and local vendor empowerment to serve individuals with dietary restrictions—those often left behind in the mainstream food economy.
Launched as one of the Top 13 ventures in Founder Institute Toronto’s Spring 2023 cohort, Aeon Stellar has since gained traction as a rising leader in food-tech for inclusion. The company is proud to be a client of the Invest in Hamilton – Soft Landing Program, and is actively supported by leading innovation hubs including Innovation Factory, Communitech, and the Fierce Founders network.
Aeon Stellar is proudly immigrant-founded, women-led, and community-rooted—guided by a lived commitment to accessible innovation and cross-cultural wellness. The company operates at the intersection of tech equity, health advocacy, and food justice.