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Coming soon the Whipstitch Capital and Natural Products Consulting, LLC’s Boston Annual: Financing Your Consumer Product Company - on December 14th. Juan Marcos Hill, Partner, Stride Consumer Partners, will join in with an amazing group for an in-depth, interactive seminar. Learn more below ! #naturalproducts #seminar #financing #entrepreneurship

🌱 Hey Salad Lovers! Time for a little heart-to-heart on Salad Caffé’s journey in 2023. 🚀 Imagine this: We started as that cozy spot you'd pop into for a healthy fix. Fast forward, and now we’ve spread our salad vibes to 3 awesome locations! From 800 monthly orders, we’ve skyrocketed to an amazing 3000 – a testament to the love you all have for our greens. 🥗💚 And speaking of love, we've welcomed over 700 new members to our healthy tribe. Our team? Well, it's not just colleagues; it’s a family of 15 now, working together to make Salad Caffé even more awesome. Our monthly revenue hit a sweet 10L from 3L. Yep, you heard it right – we’re not just crunching greens; we’re crunching numbers too! 💰💼 Sure, there were challenges. Opening new spots and growing the team? Not always a cakewalk. But we faced them with the same gusto you tackle a big, crunchy Caesar salad – head-on and with a smile. 😊 Now, what’s next? Brace yourselves, 2024 is all about reaching even more salad lovers. We're eyeing 10 outlets – because who wouldn’t want Salad Caffé just around the corner? Thanks for being part of our journey, and here’s to many more salads together! 🌿🌟 #SaladCafféChronicles #SaladLove #investing #investors #startup #angelinvestors

If you had to pitch your existing wine business to the panel of investors on Dragon's Den / Shark Tank, how would it fare? And if they wouldn't feel inclined to invest in it, why not? Are there steps you could or should take to improve your business even if you're not looking for an injection of cash? As the poet wrote, there can be a lot of value in seeing ourselves and our activities through another set of eyes https://lnkd.in/ea3y2fyr #DragonsDen #Sharktank #Winebusiness

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 Just finished watching "𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝" on #Netflix. While the film might have taken some creative liberties with the 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, it sure hit home on one thing: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Unfrosted is a comedic take on the intense rivalry between #Kellogg's and #Post in the 1960s. The film centers around the fictional Bob Cabana, a Kellogg's executive played by Jerry Seinfeld. As the title suggests, the plot revolves around the race to create a revolutionary breakfast food. When Post emerges with a promising new pastry, Kellogg's is thrown into a frenzy. Bob and his team must work tirelessly to develop a counter-product that can compete. From the intense competition to the endless rounds of taste tests, creating an iconic product is no easy feat. But amidst the chaos, there's a certain magic in turning an idea into something people crave. Remember, folks, as long as your intentions are pure and you're passionate about what you do, the rest will fall into place. Let's celebrate the art and science of food innovation together! 🍿🍞 And if you have 90 minutes for yourself this weekend, do give it a watch! #foodfounder #productdevelopment #unfrosted #foodindustry #entrepreneurship #innovation

Getting HERE wasn’t easy 😅 On April 1st, I went VIRAL with a wild idea; An April Fools joke; Marmalade Ventures was going to launch a Plantain-infused Brandy (now Rum). It was just for laughs, but something about it stuck with me. The more I thought about it ...and with pressure getting 'wesser' from plantain-lovers all over social media, the more I realised: this could actually work. Fast forward to today, and that joke is now a reality. DÒDÒ isn’t just an idea anymore; it’s a real product. But getting here wasn’t easy. I saw a gap in the UK’s £1.17 billion rum market—a need for something fresh, something that speaks to people who are tired of the same old pirate-themed rums. I knew DÒDÒ could fill that gap as a challenger! My goal was clear: I set to create a rum that’s not just another bottle on the shelf. I wanted something that celebrates culture, blending the rich heritage of West Africa and the Caribbean with a modern twist. Partnering with a UK-based distillery and a global flavouring compnay, we made sure every drop of DÒDÒ was crafted with care and lived up to the expectations. The journey had its challenges, from perfecting the flavour to figuring out how to stand out in a crowded market. I believed in DÒDÒ every step of the way. I knew we weren’t just launching a product; we were starting something bigger. Now, as we get ready to launch pre-order for our first batch of 250 bottles, the excitement is real. Join waitlist for first access - https://bit.ly/3LTk1G1 I want to hear from F&B investors, stockists, distributors and rum enthusiasts ⤵ If you want to be part of something unique, DM me or email [email protected] #DrinkDODO #Investment #Beverage #ChallengerBrand

A Female-Led Revolution In Food Design By Simple Mills One of her favorite things about entrepreneurship, says Katlin Smith, Founder and CEO of better-for-you baked goods company, Simple Mills, “is that there’s always a new problem to be had, always a new thing to learn.” Smith left a successful consulting career in 2014 to start Simple Mills as a way to “harness the power of food to benefit people and planetary health." Read my full Forbes story on Simple Mills: https://lnkd.in/gMsGv9M9

📣 Discover what's making waves in Four Leaf Ventures! 🍀 Dive into our latest Quarterly Newsletter for big announcements and great news. Don't miss out on the latest updates - check it out now! #FourLeafVentures #Newsletter #team #restaurantbusiness #foodie

🔥 Get saucy with Founder Paul Gill as we dive into the world of sauces and uncover some juicy tips & tricks for founders! 🍅🌶️ Join us for an episode packed with flavor and insights from Paul's entrepreneurial journey. #SauceBoss #EntrepreneurialTips #FounderWisdom 🍽️🚀

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where there was a misunderstanding between you and a client? Did you feel the need to prove that you were right? There's a common saying that "the client is always right," but do you agree with that? As foodpreneurs, we're likely to encounter such situations and should expect them. How would you address this if you found yourself in such a situation? Share your thoughts in the comments section. We're almost there, and we're making it happen! #day98 #foodstartupchallenge #review ___________________________________________ I'm Bridget, a food enthusiast and this is the 98th day of my 100day food startup challenge. We have two days more to go. What have you learnt from the challenge so far?

"Health-Ade Kombucha was started to solve hair loss." Then they blew up to be $300M+ in sales. I interviewed Vanessa Dew, Co-Founder of Health-Ade during our Authentic Asian Fireside Chat about her amazing journey. From humble beginnings at the Farmer's Market to selling nationwide in Trader Joe's and now in over 50,000 stores. It's incredible to hear how one idea can pivot into an astronomical success. But it doesn't always start out successful. There are many pivots that happen along the way. Here are a few of Vanessa's learnings on entrepreneurship: 1) Invest and bet on yourself - She was constantly learning from competitor brands and the market. Internally, she developed strength in vulnerability, authenticity and learning to delegate through Executive Coaching. 2) Building the right team - Your company will grow from good to great with the right team members who remove roadblocks and help figure out the right strategies. 3) Profit Margins - In CPG industry, margins are thin so this was a harsh reality. Get good at lean manufacturing. And the jury is still out about kombucha curing hair loss. 🙄 What do you think?