A chance encounter turned into a multi-million dollar business for Alina Morse. When Alina was just 7 years old, she was offered a lollipop at the bank. Alina was hesitant to accept, because she had always been told that sugar was bad for her teeth. She wanted to create a candy that was good for teeth, so she set out to do just that with the help of her dad.
Alina named her business Zolli Candy, and it creates sugar-free, diabetic friendly, keto,
gluten-free, nut-free, and some vegan candies. Her wide accommodations make her product
very innovative. She solved her problem by creating candy that has ingredients that are good for
dental care. At a young age, Alina recognized a universal problem that people needed a solution for. Alina’s problem solving and compassion make her a remarkable young entrepreneur. Her desire to help others drives her to expand her products to reach a broader market. Zolli Candy now offers Zollipops, Zolli Drops, Zaffi Taffy, and Zolli Caramelz. These products allow for a wider customer population.
Zolli Candy can be found in 250,000 retail locations. Alina has also created the Million Smiles Initiative to promote oral health and spark conversation on a variety of topics. After applying for the program, schools can receive Zollipops to give to the kids and share their message.
As an entrepreneur, Alina is an inspiration. She followed her dream to create a product to help people with dental hygiene while tasting good. She showed me that redesigning a product can be innovative. She also was able to expand into an organization that teaches kids about health. I think it is very admirable that she is able to give back with her company.
Overall, Alina’s Zolli Candy business is a true work of entrepreneurship as she helps kids with dental health in a way that is fun and creative.
I think that is such an interesting business idea: sugar free lollipops. That is an unique twist to candy. She thought outside of the box and created a candy that is actually good for you and promotes healthy dental care.
I find this very unique because when people think about lollipops they thing a sugary fun treat but Alina has changed that vision to a healthier perspective. And it’s definitely a bonus that they still taste good!!
Alina’s business is inspiring and innovative. It is awesome to see how her company evolved out of being offered a lollipop at a bank. Makes me wonder what they taste like? I know many parents that would much rather give their kids a healthier incentive than a sugar-loaded lollipop. Seeing young kids like Alina make a difference is an inspiration to me to start making a difference myself!