Emily Berntsen Launches Emmy Eats Sauce Line
The New York City founder brings her small-batch, olive oil-based sauce creations to local retailers.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Entrepreneur Emily Berntsen has launched Emmy Eats, a line of sauces manufactured in a Soho ghost kitchen. The products, which emphasize olive oil over seed oils, are currently available at Meadow Lane.
Why it matters
Berntsen developed the brand to elevate daily meal preparation after transitioning away from a career in corporate sales and trading. She is now collaborating with food scientists to improve the shelf stability of her small-batch recipes.
Emmy Eats products currently feature a two-week refrigerated shelf life. The sauces are crafted using olive oil and contain no seed oils.
The players
Emily Berntsen
The founder of Emmy Eats and author of the cookbook Sauces. Marinades. Dressings. Recipes to Elevate your Everyday Meals.
The details
The recipes were originally developed in a rental apartment on Franklin Street in Tribeca, with inspiration often coming to the founder while running or swimming. Production currently takes place in small batches at a ghost kitchen located in Soho.
Timeline
2016: Emily Berntsen began cooking after college graduation.
2024: Emily Berntsen left her corporate sales and trading job.
October 2026: Article publication date.
January 2027: Transition to co-packer manufacturing begins.
2027: Planned expansion into Whole Foods.
Culture Shift
Emmy Eats aligns with a growing consumer movement prioritizing olive oil-based, seed-oil-free alternatives to traditional pantry staples. This trend reflects a broader societal shift toward ingredient transparency and nutrient-dense options in the modern home kitchen.
New York City residents can currently purchase the small-batch sauces at Meadow Lane. Shoppers should note the two-week refrigerated shelf life when planning their weekly grocery inventory.
The takeaway
Emmy Eats highlights how professional backgrounds and personal passions can converge to create new small-batch consumer brands. Residents looking to optimize their meal prep may consider rotating their sauce selection frequently to accommodate the products limited shelf life.
What happens next
Emmy Eats will begin manufacturing products with a co-packer in January 2027 and plans to enter Whole Foods retail locations later that year.
Further reading
Discover more about local food trends in our Healthy Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tribeca Citizen.
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