As fans know, The Bachelor franchise has been the catalyst for some beautiful marriages throughout the years, but some Bachelor Nation stars have produced more than successful relationships, by creating their own food and drink brands. Fan-favorites such as Joe Amabile, Ben Higgins, and Becca Kufrin have launched lines of tomato sauce, coffee, and sparkling wine, respectively. "Grocery Store" Joe became one of the most beloved The Bachelorette contestants when he appeared on Becca's season in 2018. Although she eliminated him on night one of the show, his charming personality captured the attention of fans.
Nicknamed "Grocery Store Joe" because he owned a grocery store in Chicago, Joe is a foodie who loves using fresh produce to make delicious meals. He travels often and shares photographs and videos of food from various restaurants on his Instagram account. He also posts recipes and pictures of the food that he cooks. Joe enjoys cooking for his fiancee, Serena Pitt, whom he met on Bachelor in Paradise season 7. Ben Higgins first appeared on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season in 2015, but he did not find love with her and was cast as the lead of The Bachelor season 20 the following year. Ben fell in love with Lauren Bushnell and they got engaged, only to break up a year later. In November 2021, Ben married Jessica Clarke, a licensed esthetician, whom he met on Instagram.
Becca began her journey on Arie Luyendyk's season of The Bachelor in 2018. They left the show engaged, but, in a shocking twist, Arie realized that he made the wrong choice. He broke up with Becca to pursue a relationship with Lauren Burnham, to whom he is now married. Becca from Bachelor Nation was then asked to be the star of The Bachelorette season 14. She got engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen, but they split up in 2020, after a two-year relationship. Becca is currently very happy with her boyfriend, Thomas Jacobs, who she met on Bachelor In Paradise season 7. They post videos and photographs of the meals that they cook together and those that they eat in restaurants. In addition to their relationships, these stars have cultivated brands that have brought smiles to the faces of food and drink connoisseurs everywhere.
Joe Amabile - Sundays with Joe Premium Sauces
Joe created his premium pasta sauce line, Sundays with Joe, during the COVID-19 lockdown pandemic in 2020. He said that he used his family's Sunday dinner recipes, but put his own twist on them. Joe from Bachelor Nation prides himself on making his sauces in small "kettle batches" for a true homemade taste. His first flavor was Sweet Marinara, made with tomatoes, garlic, and basil. The Sundays with Joe sauce brand now has two flavors, Sweet Marinara and Arrabbiata, which is a spicy marinara sauce. The sauces are all-natural, with no added sugar and preservatives, and they are made with gluten-free ingredients. The sauce is marketed with the motto, "Delicious just got reinvented."
On the Instagram account for Sundays with Joe, Joe posts recipes that feature the sauces as ingredients. Recipes include seafood pasta, Chicken Arrabbiata, classic penne, an Italian sausage sandwich, and spicy pasta with njuda (a spicy, spreadable pork sausage). Fans can even purchase Sundays with Joe baseball caps to wear while preparing delicious meals with the sauces. As its Instagram page says, Sundays with Joe from BIP are "time well spent!"
Ben Higgins - Generous Coffee Co.
In 2017, Ben and his business partners Riley Fuller and Drew Scholl launched the Generous Coffee Company, described as a "for purpose" business, which donates 100% of its profits to nonprofits. According to the official website, the mission of Generous Coffee is to change the world. It states, "Generous Coffee exists to change the lives of those around us. We believe that if you are going to buy coffee anyways, it might as well be quality, life-changing coffee."
Generous Coffee works closely with a roasting company whose staff members are passionate about helping farmers convert cocaine fields into coffee farms. This helps to create better lives for farmers and their families. Generous Coffee provides single-origin, traceable, craft-roasted coffee, which is specialty-grade coffee. There are light roast, medium roast, and dark roast varieties, which originate in countries such as Peru, Ethiopia, Mexico, Honduras, Rwanda, Colombia, and Guatemala. The website features instructions about how to make several different types of coffee drinks with Generous Coffee, including pour-over, cold brew, brewed coffee, homemade lattes, French press java, and AeroPress beverages.
Generous Coffee also gives artists an audience. The coffee bags open up to reveal beautiful pieces of artwork that the coffee drinkers can keep forever. The company allows artists to apply to be the next featured artists, or customers can nominate friends. Fans of the brand can purchase apparel, mugs, and other coffee accessories. The Bachelor Nation fan fave Ben sells his Generous Coffee Co. brand at a coffee shop named the Golden Shop in Golden, Colorado. Profits go directly towards creating jobs for women in Honduras, through Humanity and Hope United. Also, Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon serve Generous Coffee at their Rhode Island café, Audrey's.
Becca Kufrin - Bourdon Sparkling Wine
Becca began Bourdon, her own line of sparkling wine, in November 2020. Bourdon, which means "bumblebee" in French, came from the idea that no moment is too small for a bottle of crisp, cold bubbly. According to Bourdon's official website, "Because bumblebees represent community, celebration, brightness and power, this bubbly is meant for all of life’s moments, big, small, and the in between, that deserve to be celebrated and savored (or to just help you get out of your own head for a while)." Bourdon by Bachelor Nation star Becca has a partnership with E2 Family Winery in Lodi, California, owned by the Ehlers family, whose history within the wine business began during the early days of Prohibition.
Wine enthusiasts can choose from three wines: Sparkling Syrah, Grand Cuvée, and Brut Rosé. Sparkling Syrah is Bourdon's signature blend, which offers an abundance of blueberries and blackberries, and just a hint of raspberry. Grand Cuvée, described as "sunshine in a bottle," has an essence of pear and pineapple, balanced with the flavor of green apple. According to the website, "It is rounded off with toasty coconut and just a hint of vanilla for a smooth, velvety finish." The Brut Rosé has delicate upfront notes of cherry, pomegranate, and peach, with a dry finish with hints of strawberry, watermelon, and blood orange.
Reality alum Becca from Bachelor Nation said that the inspiration for the sparkling wine line came because she loves a "good glass of bubbles." She finds champagne and sparkling rosé "more fun to drink than anything else" because it gives "a little kick in your mouth." This is why she wanted to create a sparkling wine line. According to Becca, "life's always better with bubbles."
The Bachelor franchise has opened opportunities for the contestants to create businesses that are thriving and helping others. Joe, Ben, and Becca have entertained people on television, and have now successfully ventured into the culinary world. Bachelor Nation fans can enjoy some delicious pasta with Sundays with Joe sauce and a glass of sparkling Bourdon, and then complete their meal with a comforting cup of Generous Coffee and a nice dessert.