It seems like there will never be a time when people aren't looking for a healthy option when it comes to just about every type of food consumption. The fact that Sweetkiwi offers a much healthier desert choice for those looking to reduce their sugar intake made this up-and-coming business ripe for immediate success. Ehime Eigbe and husband Michael Akindele explained to the "Shark Tank" panel that the frozen all-natural healthy whole Greek yogurt dessert contains fiber, probiotics, and immune boosting superfoods. With growing flavor options that include Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Hazelnut, it's no surprise the Sharks were ready to hand over the cash needed to help take the business to a new level. And if there was one company that deserves this new success, it's Sweetkiwi.
Eigbe started the company back in 2011 in her home country of Nigeria after she was diagnosed with a Uterine Fibroid. The often painful condition inspired her to come up with new healthier options for eating, to help combat the symptoms of her ailment. After some success overseas, she brought her company to the United States in 2019. Fast forward to "Shark Tank," where Sweetkiwi's new investor Robert Herjavec valued the business at around $2.4 million. Now, multiple Sweetkiwi flavor options can be found in major retail stores across the nation, giving plenty of health conscious consumers a new all-natural option for dessert.
