Interestingly we ran across this article based on reports from Mintel on Yahoo yesterday. It illustrates a stark contrast regarding WHO is launching new food products. At Gourmet Business Solutions we have seen a more than 100% increase in startup consulting projects/new food business launches within the past year. Contrary to the article, our data [...]

Here’s a compelling fact: besides water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Some drink it hot, some like it iced. Many prefer Black, but Green is gaining popularity along with White and Oolong. In fact, tea is making its way to the top of the beverage segment in the U.S.!
Imports have [...]

One life lesson that I have learned over the years is to always learn from the mistakes of others. In this particular case, it is one that every food producer should pay attention to.
According to Food Business News, “A class action lawsuit was filed against Van’s International Foods, a subsidiary of Healthy Food Holdings, Inc., [...]

Everyone loves a little treat now and then, especially if it’s gourmet! Even when consumers scale back on indulgences, they still allow some wiggle room when it comes to chocolate.
According to consumer goods market research company Packaged Facts, gourmet chocolate sales are expected to increase at a higher rate than that of chocolates overall within [...]

While a lot of businesses are taking a hit in the recession, one sector is still on the growth trajectory: organic and natural foods and products. This is great news for many of our friends in the gourmet food industry!
 
The fact is that although organic and natural products generally cost more, consumers are buying.  According [...]

I know all of you went home and conversed with your significant others about your newly discovered knowledge about the amazing capabilities of marketing via Social Media networking through portals like Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, etc… Well maybe not, but I’m back with part III. today to contradict myself - well contradict myself somewhat.
Something I’ve observed [...]

Further reinforcing my previous post regarding the continually increasing popularity of social media networks and their undeniable wealth as an imperative marketing tool, is a new report from Phil Lempert and AC Nielsen. According to Phil Lempert of AC Nielsen’s “Facts, Figures, & The Future”, “two-thirds (66.8%) of the global online population visit ‘member communities’ [...]

The NASFT just released their State of the Industry Report for 2009, which details activity, growth, and trends in the industry for 2008. Anna Wolfe from Gourmet News covered it here.
Specialty Food Sales grew by 8.4% last year, and I think everyone agrees that it is due in part to the fact that more people [...]

I was reading through the headlines on USA Today (Tuesday) and happened to run across an article which caught my attention. I believe that this article highlights why we continue to utilize the likes of Facebook, Twitter, etc. as additional marketing tools for gourmet and specialty food products.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-03-31-facebook-twitter-status-marketing_N.htm?csp=usat.me

A  colleague of ours, Adam Borden from Bradmer Foods will be speaking on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show starting at 1:30PM EST today. Adam will be talking about how food entrepreneurs should get started and look for funding. For those unable to tune in today, here is a link to the audio rebroadcast: http://wamu.org/programs/kn/09/#Apr.