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The Terranean Team
A global family, together in Cleveland, Ohio
Tradition you can Taste.
Crunch into pita chips baked the Lebanese-Syrian way—light, crisp, full of flavor. We season with
real za’atar or pure sea salt. All natural premium ingredients. No shortcuts. Just recipes & flavors passed down for generations.
As Lebanese-American mom of three, I wanted my children to have the same wholesome taste I grew
up with. Now I share it with you - real snacks, rooted in heritage, made to gather around and enjoy.
Tina Chamoun
Founder, CPCO (Chief Pita Chip Officer)
Favorite Terranean Product: Tie between the Spicy Za’atar Pita Chips over salad or in a Labne sandwich and our Za’atar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spread!
From: Cleveland, Ohio, by way of Detroit, Michigan and Aabrine, Lebanon
Hobbies: Reading, primarily Fantasy books, hockey/football/gymnastics mom to 3!
Souheira Saed
Director of Production Operations
Favorite Terranean Product:
Za’atar Pita Chips with Hummus or Labneh
From: Sham Damascus, Syria
Hobbies: Spending time with my grandchildren and
sowing!
Reem Alhajjneid
Inventory and Logistics Coordinator
Favorite Terranean Product:
Sea Salt Pita Chips with Hummus, Labneh or Soup
From: Homs, Syria and Izmir, Turkey
Hobbies: I love any type of Art and
Event Design!
Jehona Krasniqi
Production Manager
Favorite Terranean Product: Sea Salt Pita Chips right out the bag and with guacamole
From: Kosovo
Hobbies: All kinds of baking, and cake design!
Mia Salvano
Product Demo & Store Relations Manager
Favorite Terranean Product:
Spicy Za’atar Pita Chips with hummus or sprinkled on a salad
From: Willoughby, Ohio
Hobbies: Exploring parks, museums and libraries with my family. I also love cooking and trying new restaurants.
Tina Elias
Executive Assistant / Operations Coordinator
Sustainability Zero-Waste Upcycling Sourcing
Zero-Waste & Upcyling Practices
• Every crumb has value, we upcycle chip pieces into seasoned blends, sharing with restaurant partners who transform them into new delicious creations.
Intentional Ingredients and Responsible Sourcing
• Integrity driven: Non-GMO, Vegan, and Dairy-Free, made without preservatives or artificial colors.
• Our za’atar and sea salt come directly from the Levant, safeguarding centuries-old flavors while honoring harvesters who carry tradition forward.
• We proudly partner with Women-Owned and local businesses, because better snacks start with better people.
Local & Community Driven
• We hire locally and inclusively, an all-women, immigrant team teaching economic empowerment and life skills.
• Proudly supporting Re:Source Cleveland (Refugee Response), the American Heart Association, Red Cross Lebanon, and more.
From Trusted Partners to Your Table
Our Pita Bread
Our Za'atar
Our Sea Salt
Our Oil
Our Pita Bread
Baked in traditional stone ovens, soft and airy; our double-layered pita is the heart of Levantine tradition, lovingly made fresh with authentic recipes by Jasmine Bakery, our trusted local partner.
Our Za'atar
Hand-harvested, sun-dried, never processed; our za’atar blend features the real za’atar herb, perfectly paired with sumac, sesame, and salt. Sourced from a women co-owned and operated business in Lebanon, it’s authenticity you can taste.
Our Sea Salt
Collected by hand, sun-dried through ancestral methods; our Lebanese sea salt comes from Anfeh’s ancient mines, active since 1400 B.C. Our Fair Trade partners preserve heritage while supporting workers who carry it forward.
Our Oil
Pure High Oleic sunflower oil, Expeller Pressed, Non-GMO Verified, proudly sourced through a Women-Owned partner. Packed with monounsaturated fats and Vitamin E, used carefully and never exposed to heat. Our pita chips stay wholesome always twice-baked, never fried.
Our Journey
From a childhood love of Za'atar to an all-women production and fulfillment team, servicing our products to over 2,000 doors nationwide
As a Lebanese-American, Tina grew up cherishing mornings in her parents’ village; za’atar manaeesh (flatbread) freshly baked, crispy pita chips, and earthy, savory unforgettable flavors.
Every trip ended the same way: suitcases stuffed with za’atar for friends and family. Tina remembers it fondly, “Our clothing would smell like za’atar for weeks!”
In 2019, Tina noticed za’atar showing up in Cleveland restaurants, its flavor catching on fast. But the bold, premium blends Tina grew up with were nowhere to be found; not locally or online.
In 2020, Tina launched Terranean to share flavors she loved with family, community, and beyond. She started with za’atar shakers and olive oil spreads, soon adding her award-winning pita chips.
What began in Tina’s Bay Village kitchen has grown into a 5,000 sq ft facility, all-women team of ten - baking, packing, and shipping snacks to families nationwide!
Terranean - In the Community
We are proud to actively engage with the local community through various initiatives.
American Heart Association
Tina isn’t just about bold flavors! She serves on the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Cleveland Executive Leadership Team and was nominated as a 2025 Woman of Impact.
Refugee Response
Terranean proudly supports Cleveland’s immigrant community through Refugee Response, while standing with Lebanon through organizations like the Lebanese Red Cross.
Women's Business Enterprise
Tina serves on the WBE-CORV Regional Conference Host Committee.
Terranean is Proudly Certified Women Owned and Operated
Diversity & Inclusion
From women-owned farms in Lebanon to an all-women team in Cleveland, Tina partners with women who grow, blend, and bring her za’atar to life; celebrating flavor, community, and empowerment.
NonGMO Project Verified
Star-K Kosher Pareve Pas Yisroel Certified
Etimad Halal Certified
Vegan
No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Colors
