08/20/2026
From a family oatcake recipe to the shelves of more than 5,000 stores, what a journey it has been.
Effie’s co-founder Joan MacIsaac recently joined Jon LaClare on the Harvest Growth Podcast to share the story behind Effie’s Homemade and some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Joan talks about why sampling has always been at the heart of our business, how conversations with customers have shaped everything from our packaging to our messaging, and why thoughtful, steady growth matters.
For us, offering someone a sample has never been only about sharing a biscuit. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and make a genuine connection—and those small moments have helped Effie’s grow from 13 stores to more than 5,000.
Listen to the full conversation: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gwkrp7ryciceiq2n56vls/Podcast_HG_JoanMacIsaac_072926-Podcast1080p.mov?rlkey=7ffyr2bplq4244qlgit6qhbma&e=1&dl=0