FSMA News
The FDA recently announced that routine inspections to verify compliance with the Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule will begin in March 2020. This FSMA rule is designed to address hazards that may be intentionally introduced with the intent to cause harm to the...
Lettuce Talk Traceability
While the FDA and CDC narrowed down the area in central California they believe the contaminated lettuce was grown, they have yet to pinpoint the source or point of contamination of what is the 3rd E. Coli outbreak in 2 years. “Traceback activities in this romaine...
Sit Down: Akron Honey Company (Akron, Ohio)
Most of you have probably stumbled upon an article or news piece raving about the virtues and value of raw, local honey for your health and your palette, but what do you know about the bees who produce it?
FDA issues new guidance for small businesses
The FDA recently issued a new document with FSMA (food safety modernization act) guidance for smaller producers. If you are a U.S.-based small food or beverage producer, it address the registration requirements and process for registering for your facility. Note that...
Sit Down With: Chicken Salt (Los Angeles, CA)
For this Sit Down post, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maynard Okereke, from Chicken Salt. I have been lucky enough to meet Maynard, one of the founders, and try Chicken Salt a few times. It is GREAT! I was very excited to have the opportunity to pick Maynard's...
Sit Down With: Hurraw! (Whitefish, MT)
In this Sit Down, we have a chat with Corrie Colbert, co-founder of Hurraw! lip balm. Corrie and her husband Neil made the "big leap" – exchanging their life in New York for one in a small town in Montana and creating a vibrant, popular and growing natural product...
How to Protect Your Brand on Amazon
Amazon has 300 million customers, and 63 million of those are Prime members. By 2021, it's projected that Amazon will have over $23 billion in sales in the Grocery category alone. You have incredible products and a solid business, and you've been thinking of expanding...
Sit Down: Broodjes & Bier (Washington, DC)
In this Sit Down, we spoke with Sarah “Frim” Frimpong from Broodjes & Bier. Their delicious broodjes are created with a unique European inspiration. While the vision may have started in Europe, they are based in Washington, DC. Frim found a way to make one of the...
Sit Down With: Love You Foods (Flagstaff, Arizona)
In our latest sit down, we spoke with Kara & Ross Taylor, Co-founders of Love You Foods, to talk about Drop An FBomb and to learn more about the people behind the product! Kara and Ross both have a passion for living and promoting healthy lifestyles, and wanted to...
Selling your food or beverage products on Amazon
1. What are some opportunities for food or beverage manufacturers when it comes to selling on Amazon? Amazon is a powerful ecommerce site for both new and established businesses looking to expand their sales and revenue. "90 percent of U.S. consumers said Amazon is...
Sit down with: Ninja Goat (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
We got the opportunity to sit down with Ben Levin, from Ninja Goat Nutrition. We asked Ben some questions about himself, and a few about fatCoffee ; the butter you put in your coffee! Ninja Goat is totally focused on providing highest quality nutritious ingredients,...
Sit down with: Dip Me Snacks (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Robert Wolf is the owner and founder of Dip Me Snacks, a unique dip product company in New Orleans, Louisiana. Robert started making dip as a youngster and soon a profession (and personal passion) was born! Dip Me Snacks makes its own special sour cream as the base of...