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Time to say good-bye? When to exit a business

  By Birgit Blain Management, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 24… Food is a tough business. And it takes big bucks to build a sustainable brand.… LEARN MORE

Tagged   business strategy
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Packaging Misconceptions Unwrapped

  By Birgit Blain Packaging, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 23… In this age of plastic dependency and growing mountains of packaging waste, brand owners need… LEARN MORE

Tagged   biodegradable, compostable, environmental sustainability, packaging, packaging sustainability, recyclable packaging
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RC Show Faves

  By Birgit Blain Innovation, Product Development, Trade Shows

Toronto’s annual RC Show, Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, is a treasure trove of inspiration for CPG businesses.  Edible… LEARN MORE

Tagged   CPG, Miski organics, RC show, Restaurants Canada show, Superstraw, wholly veggie!
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Beware of Overpromising

  By Birgit Blain Branding & Marketing, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series
overpromising

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 22… Have you ever been disappointed after opening a food package, when the contents don’t look… LEARN MORE

Tagged   beauty shots, branding, food photography, food styling, misleading, overpromising
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Minding the Money: Healthy Finance Tips

  By Birgit Blain Management, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 21… Financial health is crucial for survival in today’s hyper-competitive market. Managing the finances of a… LEARN MORE

Tagged   cash flow, finance, financial health, forecasts

Nielsen Insights from Thought Leadership CEO Conference

  By Birgit Blain Management, Retail

Competition is fierce among Canada’s packaged foods brands. Arming yourself with knowledge about the challenges your customers face enables you… LEARN MORE

Tagged   canadian grocer thought leadership CEO conference, Carman Allison, Nielsen
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7 Take-Aways from Grocery Innovations

  By Birgit Blain Branding & Marketing, Innovation, Packaging, Trade Shows

Savvy brand owners check out trade shows like Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) to unwrap a host of business opportunities. Here… LEARN MORE

Tagged   covenience, GIC, Grocery Innovations, innovation, packaging, seasonal in/outs, waste reduction, Yuzu
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Plant-based Takes Root at CHFA East

  By Birgit Blain Innovation, Packaging, Trade Shows, Trends

CHFA East in Toronto has evolved to become a leading food trade show and barometer for trends. As expected, “plant-based”… LEARN MORE

Tagged   CHFA, plant-based
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FOOD ENTREPRENEURS: Jumping in With Eyes Wide Closed!

  By Birgit Blain Innovation, Management, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series
food entrepreneurs

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 20… What to think about before jumping into the food business. Do you love the idea… LEARN MORE

Tagged   food entrepreneurs, start-ups, startups

Curbing Deceptive Marketing

  By Birgit Blain Branding & Marketing, Labelling Regulations, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 19… Consumers don’t like to be manipulated, but brands manipulate us all the time. Case in… LEARN MORE

Tagged   CFIA, deceptive marketing, food labelling

Behind the Scenes: SIAL Innovation Contest

  By Birgit Blain Branding & Marketing, Innovation, Trade Shows

Curious about what goes on during the SIAL Innovation judging? As a member of the Canadian jury, I have some… LEARN MORE

Tagged   food competition, SIAL Innovation

TIME FOR A DIET? Practice portfolio management

  By Birgit Blain Management, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 18… Many food brands suffer from overweight product portfolios. I listen to clients eagerly talk about… LEARN MORE

Tagged   portfolio management, SKU rationalization

Stand-outs from the Restaurants Canada Show

  By Birgit Blain Innovation, Trade Shows, Trends
Unbun Keto Buns

When I troll food trade shows, I look for fresh ideas and inspiration my clients and readers can apply to… LEARN MORE

Tagged   Azuma Gourmet, Beer you can Eat, FabaButter, Maldon Sea Salt, RC show, Restaurants Canada, seaweed salad, Surette Condiments, Unbun

Benefits of a SWOT

  By Birgit Blain Management, RECIPE TO RETAIL Series

RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 17… Before embarking on a new project with a client, we often guide them through a… LEARN MORE

Tagged   SWOT analysis

Rendez-vous Gourmet Québec

  By Birgit Blain Product Development, Trade Shows

Each year Rendez-vous Gourmet Québec showcases 50 of the province’s food artisans for the food service industry. Take a peek… LEARN MORE

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