Order Truitt hummus and crackers (Olive Oil more than Chili Lime but both good) – Tom, CNP 4/6 Vitox Drinking Vinegar 03 Pineapple – Tom 4/6 Amy’s GC small bags Restock KeHE ?Biena 2oz (2 serving) Good Stuff Steaz Passionfruit, 1/2 & 1/2 Direct Beanfields lg Unsalted Health Warrior – Coffee Chia Bar, Pumpkin Seed…
Category: Product Management
Shipping
Assortments 2017/03/05 – ref INV-0315 5x Breakfast, 4x Lunch / Dinner, 4x Beverage fit into one large white Nutriate box without the horizontal divider; weight 21.3 lbs per box. Delivered in person. 2017/03/07 – ref INV-0308 4x $75 per day shipped to Boston. Packed in a 14x14x12″ box weighing 27.1 lbs, FedEx Ground (5 business…
Assortments
Meeting Assortments Breakfast & Lunch / Dinner beverage entree sides/desserts Per Person %5 curation (see Assortment Ideas for suggestions for new assortments) In Xero for 10 people: Reference: INV-0000 or OID0000 – DO NOT SEND NC-MtngBrkfst1prsn – Quantity 10 – Unit Price 12.49 – Disc % 100.00 NC-Curation – Quantity 1 – Unit Price 124.90…
Getting Your Product on Shelves
Allison (Alli) Ball led a ‘Skill Nibble’ titled “Getting Your Product on Shelves, The Buyer’s Guide” at the Food Craft Institute on 2017/02/15. She offers $150 / hour private consultations. Pitching to Wholesale Buyers Pricing Ordering and Delivery Promotional Materials Case Count and Minimums Pricing Scenarios / questions you need to be prepared to address…
Homemade For Sale
Notes from Homemade For Sale : How to Set Up and Market a Food Business From Your Home Kitchen by Lisa Kivirist & John D. Ivanko; homemadeforsale.com; 664.00681. Also see ECOpreneuring. Mail services: MailChimp (mailchimp.com), Constant Contact (constantcontact.com), and Emma (myemma.com). Website: company name, products, contact info, order forms, backstory. Your personal story – differentiate…
Small Planet Gourmet
Condiments Mustard Base uses Ethiopian spices. Original (Ethiopian-inspired) Irish whiskey Japanese curry (wasabi? umami?) Hungarian (paprika) Ketchup / Catsup Unsweetened with Ethopian spices. Niter Kibeh Grass-fed butter and vegan, coconut oil versions. Chutney Vegetable and fruit versions.
Nutriate Product Names
(See the What’s In a Name? post for commentary on the company name ‘Nutriate’.) 1H2016 Nutriate Business Travel Kit, Nutriate Office Kit, and Nutriate Meeting Kit. Ruled out: kit, box This avoids confusing our ready-to-eat or heat shelf stable meals and snack with the companies like Blue Apron that deliver prepped ingredients, ready-to-cook; or with…
Event Dates
2016 Jan 18 – MLK Jr Day Feb 7 – Super Bowl 50, Santa Clara Feb 9 – Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras Feb 11 – 14 – Capital Swing dance convention Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day Feb 15 – Presidents’ Day Mar 14 – Pi Day Mar 15 – Apr 4 – March Madness,…
Product and Vendor Selection Criteria
Product Great taste and texture Nutritional profile exceeds category norms. (High in fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins; moderate in sodium, carbs, and calories; low in sugars and unhealthy fats. Protein is only a secondary consideration.) All ingredients are at least minimally acceptable; no HFCS or sucralose; known support okay. (See Ingredients to Avoid post.) At…
Assortment Ideas
(see Assortments for definitions for sales and order fulfillment) Business Traveler Business Travel Kit – 1 person, 3 days, full meals, $180 – 210 Business Travel Kit – Vegan, Gluten Free – 1 person, 3 days, full meals, $180 – 210 Business Travel Kit – Augmentation – 1 person, 3 days, breakfast, snacks, condiments; $100? …