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Malina Long 10/16/25 Malina Long 10/16/25

Goodles Makes LinkedIn Top Startups 2025 List

GOODLES has officially landed on LinkedIn's Top U.S. Startups list for 2025.

Malina Long 3/26/25 Malina Long 3/26/25

Goodles Makes "Most Innovative Companies in Food for 2025" List

Goodles makes Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Food 2025 list.

Malina Long 3/11/25 Malina Long 3/11/25

Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut Named on the Inc. Magazine 2025 Female Founders 500 List

Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut Named on the Inc. Magazine 2025 Female Founders 500 list.

Malina Long 12/12/23 Malina Long 12/12/23

Major Milestones Achieved By Santa Cruz County Companies in 2023

A reflection of some significant milestones achieved by Santa Cruz County companies in 2023.

Doug Erickson 9/14/23 Doug Erickson 9/14/23

GOODLES® Raises $13M in Series A Funding Round

GOODLES®, the fun-to-say, stylish, better-for-you noodle brand celebrated for its modern line of delicious and nutrient-packed boxed mac and cheese and pasta, today announced a $13 million Series A funding.