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ZIVA, based in Seattle, produces small-batch traditional Mediterranean foods, coaxing fresh flavors from a simple list of healthy ingredients. We are Tomer and Jody, a husband and wife team producing 3 hummus flavors sold at around 50 grocery stores… ZIVA, based in Seattle, produces small-batch traditional Mediterranean foods, coaxing fresh flavors from a simple list of healthy ingredients. We are Tomer and Jody, a husband and wife team producing 3 hummus flavors sold at around 50 grocery stores and 2 farmers markets in the Seattle regions. ZIVA is inspired by and named after Tomer's mother. We are working to expand beyond hummus into baba ganoush, tahini sauce and other Mediterranean Foods. Incidentally, everything we make tastes FABULOUS with Stacy's Pita Chips!

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Jody Haynes

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Jody Haynes

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After obtaining a degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and working in business process reengineering, I decided my passion was food and went to culinary school. I have been working in restaurants, catering, and food… After obtaining a degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and working in business process reengineering, I decided my passion was food and went to culinary school. I have been working in restaurants, catering, and food manufacturing ever since. Luckily, I found a great business and life partner in my husband who also talks only about food and beverages!