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Real businesses.
Meet the entrepreneurs and makers
who make SpaceWork their home.

Featured:

Telmo & Djordje

of:

Ipanema Valley

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About the business

Driven by a shared passion for great food and Brazilian culture, Telmo and Djordje are helping introduce Canadians to the vibrant flavours of Brazil through Ipanema Valley.

Inspired by Brazil’s rich agricultural traditions, Ipanema Valley creates wholesome banana-based snacks made with simple, high-quality ingredients. Their mission is to share authentic Brazilian flavours while offering healthier, naturally delicious alternatives that fit today’s lifestyle.

From developing new products to growing the brand at SpaceWork, Telmo and Djordje continue to build Ipanema Valley with a focus on quality, innovation, and bringing people together—one delicious snack at a time.

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Q&A with Telmo and Djordje

What does your business do?

We make the craziest, tastiest, healthiest banana snacks!

Why did you choose SpaceWork?

The location, rental costs, and all the extras, such as pump trucks.

How does SpaceWork scale with your business?

We deliver, so logistics have to flow. SpaceWork is situated perfectly near Black Creek and 401. It's not like you're in the remote regions of Mississauga, so delivering into the city is more of a breeze.

How does SpaceWork help your business run smoother?

It's not too far from the city and it's not too inside the city—that means logistics are easy, the environment is flexible. An all-inclusive solution for our business.

What's been your proudest moment so far?

We're most proud of connecting with small farming communities in Brazil, getting to participate in a wonderful mission based around a wonderful unique product and bringing that to Canada.

What inspired you to start your business?

We got banana fever. The product chose us.

What do you love most about being here?

It's honestly the best place for a small buisness.

What's next for Ipanema Valley?

To spread the banana gospel to the four corners of the earth!

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