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Meet the woman behind the almond milk

Our Story

Gaina Lieu (@marinlivingfoods), CEO, is celebrating fifteen years as a plant-based milk pioneer. We’re excited for you to get to know more about our passion for almond milk — and what drives that passion, our commitment to flavor, earth-centric ethics, and overcoming challenges.

  • Rooted in Nature
  • Made for Adventure
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  • Made for Everyone

The People

Built by pioneers, guided by experience

Gaina Lieu

Gaina Lieu

Founder & CEO · @marinlivingfoods

A visionary leader and lifelong advocate for wellness and sustainability, Gaina founded Marin Living Foods with a simple mission: to craft better-for-you beverages that are as delicious as they are good for the planet.

Plant-Based Pioneer
Dennis Durban

Dennis Durban

Co-Founding Advisor & Partner

With a legacy in the beverage industry dating back to 1923, Dennis brings decades of experience building and scaling iconic brands. From early roles with The Coca-Cola Company to twenty years at Nestlé — Perrier, Nescafé, Coffee-Mate, San Pellegrino, Nesquik, Taster’s Choice, and Nespresso — Dennis has a proven track record of turning ideas into market leaders. He has co-founded successful brands including Nature’s Bakery, a K–12 school favorite, and has helped hundreds of brands worldwide turn ideas into market leaders.

Beverage Industry Veteran

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