{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Founder Feature: Bilal Othman of Huwa","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1456,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, is joined by Bilal Othman, founder of Huwa, a premium olive oil brand with deep Palestinian roots. Bilal shares the compelling journey of how a multi-generational family tradition—olive farming in Palestine—evolved into a thoughtfully designed, U.S.-based brand that is as much about heritage and connection as it is about quality.\n\nGain insight into the cultural and agricultural significance of Huwa's olive oil, including its authentic single-origin sourcing, cold-pressing methods, and unique production process. Bilal also delves into the meaning behind the brand’s name, the intentional and nostalgic design of its packaging, and how Huwa serves as a bridge between generations, continents, and communities.\n\nWhether you're a consumer, retailer, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a refreshing look at building a mission-driven business steeped in heritage and community.\nListen now!\n\nListen in as they share about:\nOrigins and Family History of Huwa\nBrand Identity and Design\nLegacy and Cultural Connection\nOlive Oil Production Process\nDifferentiation from Mainstream Olive Oils\nAppeal to Retailers and Consumers\nDiscovery and Role of Startup CPG\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://huwatasty.com/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-othman-43245788/ \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Caitlin's Linkedin \nQuestions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com\nEpisode music by Super Fantastics","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}