Agency 29

Agency 29 Brand-building creative agency for food, beverage, & agriculture brands. (Formerly 29 Design Studio)

05/26/2026

They already had something special: award-winning cheese rooted in tradition and craft.

We stepped in to help shape the story, clarify the structure, and bring Oakfield Artisanal into focus so Queso Fresco, Oaxaca, and Chihuahua could find their place (and their people) in the market.

We love introducing audiences to amazing new products!

05/20/2026

Have you met Maureen Ballatori? Of course you have. She’s everywhere, and she’s everything to us.

Founder. CEO. Speaker. Host of Spilled Salt. Lover of snacks and industry tours in equal measure.

She’s rooted in agriculture, driven by results, and always pushing what’s next.

Francesca Galarus of Mural City Cellars is wrapping Season 8 of Spilled Salt with us and she did not hold back.From maki...
05/13/2026

Francesca Galarus of Mural City Cellars is wrapping Season 8 of Spilled Salt with us and she did not hold back.

From making wine in a garage to running one of Philly's most beloved neighborhood wineries, Francesca gets real about the highs, the lows, the missed payroll, the magazine cover, and why the wine industry needs to stop recycling the same tired conversation.

This one is for every founder who has ever wondered if they were ready. Spoiler: you're not. Do it anyway.

Listen now > https://agency29.com/blog/francesca-galarus-and-how-mural-city-cellars-built-a-thriving-urban-winery-by-prioritizing-community-over-convention/

05/12/2026

Early May brings the gardener’s rush to get growing

But Crazy Daisies needed to grow beyond the spring season.

We tackled alignment across brand, audience, and experience using data, a new site, and a stronger visual system to create clarity and consistency year-round.

Built to bloom in spring, and perform in every season.

See more here:
https://agency29.com/work/crazy-daisies-flowers-and-garden-cafe/

05/11/2026

co-owner Francesca Galarus is ready to change the conversation in the wine industry.

Instead of talking about Gen Z drinking habits for the hundredth time, she wants the real conversations. Inventory taxes. Staff compensation. What revenue actually looks like. What is and is not working.

"Why can't we be more clear and direct with one another so we can all get to a base of knowledge?"

Tune in on Wednesday for Francesca’s episode of Spilled Salt, wherever you subscribe to podcasts.

05/04/2026

The idea for Maola More started on the back of a napkin with one question: what does protein actually need alongside it? Bec Pfeffer, Senior Brand Manager at Maola Local Dairies, on dreaming up a first-of-its-kind functional milk.

The full episode drops Wednesday, everywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

04/30/2026

He’s kind of a big deal.

Matt D’Angelo is our resident “Swiss Army knife” of creative thinking. He has more than two decades of experience leading creative campaigns for brands like Wegmans, Constellation Brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, DICK’s Sporting Goods, Quest Diagnostics, and MassMutual.

We count on Matt to bring together strategic creativity and world-class ex*****on of design and branding into work that actually moves the needle. He knows how to steer the ship, but he never loses that nimble, creative spark that makes the journey worthwhile.

When he’s off the clock, you’ll find him doodling, going on nature walks, playing retro video games, taking photos, and staying active..

Creative leader. Community champion. All-around good human. We’re lucky he’s on our team. 💛

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