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Transforming a Tired Food or Beverage Category
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The food and beverage sector is a hotbed of innovation, a big reason why investors have flocked to it in...
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Upcycled Food: A Business Model for Planet and Profit
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Food and farm entrepreneurs are taking action against food waste and its impact on climate change by championing upcycled food. Repurposing otherwise-discarded food into value-add ingredients and products is both sustainable and a smart business strategy. Learn about brands making real change and how you can join the upcycled food movement.
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Safeguard Your Supply Chain Against Future Upheaval
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COVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in the food and beverage supply chain and caught many brands off-guard. To better withstand future interruptions to the flow of goods, food businesses should take action now to map out their value chain, identify risks, craft contingency plans and monitor movement closely.
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Pandemic Pivot: Finding New Business Opportunities
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every food and farm business in some way. But for all the roadblocks this situation has caused, it has also opened up new opportunities. That is why FFI has been talking about shifting business strategies in response to the pandemic and predicted recession. Could alternate sales channels, product offerings, or distribution models keep your company rocking?
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How Women in Food Get Funded
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Women found innovative food and farm businesses all the time, yet they still have a harder time landing investment than male entrepreneurs do. Part of the issue is decision-makers in the investment world are predominantly men. Regardless, it is still entirely possible for female founders to raise money successfully. Gaining financial literacy is the first step. They need to be exceptionally well-versed in their needs and numbers and go into investment discussions with confidence.
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Your Food Brand Belongs Online—But Where?
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If e-commerce wasn’t a priority for food brands before, COVID-19 has certainly made it one. Online food sales are soaring right now, and many shoppers want to buy direct from producers. A big part of your online strategy is deciding which online platforms to pursue. Our latest podcast explores how to figure this out. Also check out our free business tools to guide businesses during this tricky time, and remember to join our Monday virtual huddles for entrepreneurs and consultants.
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How Much Money Should You Really Raise?
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Given the global pandemic, now might not seem like the best time to court investment. Well, it’s true the current economic climate isn’t ideal...
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Can Going Direct-to-Consumer Save Your Business?
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a whopping 54% of America’s food purchases came from foodservice. Not anymore. With dine-in restaurants, food courts and cafeterias now...
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It’s Go Time! Act Fast to Save or Shutter Your Business
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In this crazy new world we’re living in, small businesses nationwide are torn on how to proceed, especially those suffering significant sales losses due...
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Help Is Here: Survival Strategies for Food and Farm Businesses
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This on-demand course features FFI Director, Tera Johnson, walking you through how to use FFI’s 13-week cash flow template. We encourage you to follow along...
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