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Small businesses are what keeps our economy running, now so more than ever. If you’re a food business running independently, it is a daily hustle to stay running. But the payoff is always worth it when you see your products make it to store shelves. While it can be hard to run a food business… Continue reading →

When you sell food products, the packaging it comes in is among the most effective ways to boost sales. While taste is an important element of successful food sales, the packaging you use can have a big impact on whether or not you attract customers in the first place. Food packaging should entice customers, so… Continue reading →

If you’ve got a new food product, you know the process of just getting it developed was a lifetime of work. From sourcing ingredients, to finding a manufacturer, to packaging and delivery, it can be a process that possibly takes years. If you’ve got your product all figured out, the last step might be one… Continue reading →

Launching a new food product is a challenge because the food market is so competitive. A successful launch requires you to get your product out ahead of your competitors in a way that people notice and appreciate. It often takes long hours and the right team, including a food business consultant, to get a launch… Continue reading →

After going through all the processes of food production, you are finally ready to release your food product to market. The problem is finding the right method of selling to customers. There are many routes to go, from selling independently, to wholesale, to using a food distributor. If you’re struggling figuring out where to start,… Continue reading →

During the age of Covid-19, giving back to your community is as important as ever. As both businesses and consumers, the impact you can make on local business is immense. By just donating some of your time or money, a local business can get through the rough economy and come out of this still standing…. Continue reading →

If you’re a small business and you’ve sold a food product on the market before, you’ve probably wondered how you can sell your product wholesale.  Wholesale lets you sell your products in bulk to a retailer, who can then sell it directly to customers. Often, wholesale allows your product to become available to more than… Continue reading →

If you’re creating a new food product with nuts as a main ingredient, it’s important that you’re getting the right nuts that’ll work with your product. This food has a huge flavor profile and needs several things to be considered, like where it’s grown, textures, flavours and what kind of tree nut it comes from. … Continue reading →

Finding locally-sourced ingredients for your food product not only gives your product a fresher taste, but also helps your business support your community. Through keeping as much of your food production as local as possible, you can contribute directly to the local business economy.  But just how can you find these ingredients and who do… Continue reading →

So you have a great food product that regularly sells out at local farmer’s markets. You’ve created something people want and need. But it’s time now to get your product onto the shelves of local or national grocery retailers. We have four simple steps to help. The first one, partnering with a food business consultant,… Continue reading →

If you’re a small business who’s just getting their food product on the market, there are plenty of difficult challenges to overcome. Even if you’re just starting out your business and you have a product idea in mind and no way to execute the plan, it can be hugely beneficial to bring outside advice.  This… Continue reading →

When you’re looking to get a new product to market, or just starting the ideas for a new product, assessing all the aspects of production can be overwhelming.  This is where a food consultant can really help boost production drive. They can find the right ingredients for you based on a number of different factors,… Continue reading →