How Riaz Surti Went from Fried Chicken to National Shelves with Hearty Foods

Riaz Surti joins the Caravan to tell the story of Hearty Foods — a brand that started from the simplest roots and grew into a product sitting on national retail shelves. From frying chicken to mastering CPG distribution, Riaz breaks down what it actually takes to build a food brand from scratch. The conversation covers the unglamorous side of the food industry: supply chain nightmares, retail negotiations, and the persistence required to get your product in front of consumers at scale.