Archive for the ‘Press’ Category

Clearwater, FL. December 29, 2009 – Gourmet Business Solutions LLC, a specialty food consulting and marketing firm, proudly announced that Steve Groth has been promoted to VP of Business Development and named as a partner, here today.

Groth has been an invaluable asset to and was key in guiding Gourmet Business Solutions to over 100% [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beth Graham Joins Gourmet Business Solutions to
Expand Public Relations Services

(August 10, 2009) — Beth Graham has joined Gourmet Business Solutions as Vice President, Public Relations and will run the company’s Gourmet Food PR (http://www.gourmetfoodpr.com) division. Beth brings over 25 years of strategic public relations experience and has worked [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gourmet Business Solutions names Chris Colby as partner
Clearwater, FL. July 10, 2009 - Gourmet Business Solutions, a leading management consulting firm in the gourmet and specialty food industry, proudly announced that Chris Colby has been named as a partner, here today.
Colby has been an invaluable asset to Gourmet Business Solutions, starting as [...]

Historically, during a recession consumers tend to eat less healthy foods, as fast food restaurants ramp up promotions and dollar menus. A common misconception is that purchasing healthier food products is more expensive. Not the case with this recession. In fact, the opposite is happening. Consumers are becoming more creative and resourceful in their shopping [...]

New Government Food Safety Website Launched

Posted by: Chris on: 29 May, 2009

In response to President Obama’s requirement for upgrading and mordernizing the food safety system in the U.S., his Food Safety Working group has launched a new website. The site is an informational resource which will help to build collaborative relationships between consumers, the food industry, and food safety regulatory bodies. The goal is to enhance [...]

Specialty Food Industry Growth 2008

Posted by: Ryan on: 07 Apr, 2009

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 [...]

Granola Gold redefines Gourmet Granola…

Posted by: Ryan on: 16 Mar, 2009

We are pleased to announce the launch of Granola Gold - one of our newest and most promising clients to-date. Granola Gold is a producer of the finest handmade, gourmet granola on the market - packed with exotic ingredients and heart healthy nuts. Check out their website and order some gourmet granola today!

Gourmet Food Jobs

Posted by: Ryan on: 08 Dec, 2008

Just finished www.GourmetFoodJobs.com. Press release announcing beta launch coming soon…

We sold iBuyGourmet.com!

Posted by: Ryan on: 07 Oct, 2008

Our exit strategy for iBuyGourmet.com came early! And yes, this is a good thing for us. Here is the official press release:
Virginia-based investment firm acquires iBuyGourmet.com
Clearwater, FL – October 2008. Virginia-based K and C Enterprises recently finalized the acquisition of rapidly-growing gourmet food shopping website, www.iBuyGourmet.com for an undisclosed amount. Company officials entered discussions in [...]

Top 20 Food Entrepreneurs Under 40

Posted by: Ryan on: 07 Oct, 2008

I am honored to have received this award from Gourmet News. Read the press release here.
Read the article here
Here is my clip:
Ryan Montague, 24, owner Gourmet Business Solutions LLC, a web-based consulting and marketing company, Clearwater, Fla.
Describe how you got involved in the gourmet/specialty food/ business: I got my start in the gourmet industry when [...]


 

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