The Birchberry Launch Story

Chapter 27: The Delivery

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It really happened. And we can’t believe it. The rolling pins are here! 🎉  All 1,000+ of them. FedEx pulled down our driveway.  And we...

Chapter 26: The First 1,000

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Here’s where it gets real. Right now… We have over 1,000 rolling pins on the way! 😄 That’s 5 wooden pallets. Carrying 67 huge boxes....

Chapter 25: The Voyage

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It’s really happening. All rolling pins have been assembled. Packaged. And last Friday… They were shipped! (Here’s 1 of 5 pallets on the way) Now…...

Chapter 24: The Assembly

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We just got news. And it’s a big one. The plastic production is complete! 😄 All 42,000 pieces. After 8 months of delays… It kinda...

Chapter 23: The Finish Line

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We can’t believe this… But we have some news. Production is nearly complete! 😄 And we can finally see the light. Here’s what’s officially done:...

Chapter 22: The Production

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Hi there, Big things are happening... Our custom packaging is being framed and printed. And the wood for the Birchberry Adjustable Rolling Pins is being...

Chapter 21: The Process

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Last week we shared something. That we’re remaking one of our plastic molds. Because the first version didn’t exactly match our design. Well…the new one’s being made. (Here’s a...

Chapter 20: The Real Story

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We have to admit something. Last year… When we first thought of Birchberry. We decided to keep this brand 100% positive. Because baking should make...

Chapter 19: The Remake

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We’ve been working on something big. And realized…  We haven’t shared nearly enough about it. Because the truth is… So much happens behind the scenes,...

Chapter 18: The Demo

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This… we didn’t expect. Two weeks before The Bake Fest virtual event… We found out our 2-minute “shark-tank” pitch... Was upgraded to a 15-minute LIVE demonstration....

Chapter 17: The Bake Fest

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We’ve got something exciting to share… And if we’ve seemed a little quiet lately… It’s because of this. A few months ago we got an...

Chapter 16: The Grind

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Big things are happening. If you missed it… Pre-orders open Thursday, 9/18 at 9:00am ET. 🎉  And here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes…...

Chapter 15: The Final Piece

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Ok, this is getting exciting. Here’s a quick recap… We picked our rolling pin wood manufacturer last week! And we’re finally sleeping soundly(ish) again.  But…...

Chapter 14: The Perfect Fit

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Ok, this is feeling real. And we’re so pumped right now. After 10 months, 12 manufacturers, and a lot of waiting… We have some big...

Chapter 13: The Callback

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This past month was crazy. Which is why you haven’t heard from us. But we’re back—and have exciting news. Quick recap: A producer asked me...

Chapter 12: The Invite

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We have a huge surprise this week… And we’re kind of freaking out. But first—a product update! We’ve narrowed it down to two manufacturers. New...

Chapter 11: The Best Path Forward

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A rolling pin update is coming soon. But first… We had to make a tough decision. You see, Birchberry has grown faster than we imagined....

Chapter 10: The Lineup

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We heard a thud. This was the moment… The box was at our doorstep. We tore it open like kids on Christmas morning. Inside were...

Chapter 9: The Boiling Point

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We’ve got to apologize… We’ve been pretty lax about updates.  This past month has been rough. And honestly… We were hesitant to share this with...

Chapter 8: The Ruler

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Didn't see this one coming… We know it’s been a couple of weeks since our last chapter update. But now, we have some news. (And another...

Chapter 7: The Sneak Peek

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It’s finally here! The Birchberry Rolling Pin—the one we’ve all been waiting for—is actually in hand. (And yes, we did a literal happy dance when it got...

Chapter 6: The Delay

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I’m writing this from my dining room table. It’s literally 5 feet from our front door. I keep looking outside, hoping every passing car is...

Chapter 5: The Redo

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We’ve got some news. Our first prototype sample finally arrived. And while it’s amazing to hold it in our hands… It’s not quite there yet. One of the key...

Chapter 4: The Order

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We wanted you to be the first to know. We’ve officially ordered the prototype of our custom-designed rolling pin! In just a few weeks, we’ll get to...

Chapter 3: The Test

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Turns out, making a product is a lot like baking a new recipe. The real work is in the (taste) testing. Just like when you’re adjusting the...

Chapter 2: The Design

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We’re on the brink of something exciting. You know, when we first had the idea for Birchberry, it wasn’t just about creating tools. Sure, it...

Chapter 1: The Idea

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You probably found us on social media or through a friend, but who are we really? And what is Birchberry?  We’re Emma & Eric! 👋...