Feb 5, 2026 - Culture

From "disgusting" to delicious: Everybody Eat snacks grow

Monica Eng

Two smiling women, one with red hair in a teal sweater, the other with dark hair in a magenta sweater, holding black and yellow snack bags labeled "every body eait" with different flavors. — Every Body Eat co-founders Trish Thomas and Nichole Wilson. Photo: Courtesy of Every Body Eat

When Trish Thomas first shared her allergen-free crackers with Nichole Wilson at a school event, her friend appreciated the gesture, but secretly thought the snacks were "disgusting."

Why it matters: The experience led the two Chicago entrepreneurs to team up and launch a line of cookies, crackers and pretzels that are free of most food allergens but also delicious.

Called Every Body Eat, the snack line launched in 2020 and has now reached 1,700 Chicago-area stores, including Mariano's, Jewel and Whole Foods.

Driving the news: These Evanson-made treats are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday parties where some guests might arrive with dietary restrictions.

Dig in: Every Body Eat cracker flavors range from cheese-less and fiery lime chile to chive & garlic and cranberry. Cookie bites come in ginger cinnamon, chocolate chip and cranberry vanilla.

All products are made without wheat, soy, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, corn and gluten.

Zoom in: This winter, Every Body Eat moved its manufacturing facility from the West Side to a former Nissan dealership on Chicago Avenue in Evanston.

Wilson and Thomas have intentionally hired people from underserved communities who have been affected by the criminal justice system.

Monica's thought bubble: I love the crackers and cookies, but it's the latest product: ultra-crisp pretzel squares (available only online) that have hooked me, even though I have no food allergies.

What's next: The duo says they're launching some new snacks in 2026 for people using GLP-1 drugs and avoiding carbs.

Full disclosure: While Monica was arranging an interview with Every Body Eat founders, one of her siblings, unbeknownst to her, had started applying for a job with the company, which he eventually got.

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From "disgusting" to delicious: Everybody Eat snacks grow

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