by Jeff Slater | Feb 16, 2025 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Cottage cheese has long been considered a nutritional afterthought—until Jesse Merrill’s personal health journey transformed an entire category. In 2014, Jesse Merrill faced a critical health challenge when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune gut...
by Jeff Slater | Dec 22, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Mid-Day Squares has carved out a unique niche that defies traditional categorization in the crowded world of nutrition bars and snack foods. This isn’t just another health bar—it’s a testament to the entrepreneurial vision, brand strategy, and the power of...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 24, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
I am always curious about brands with talented leaders who have shaken a segment within their industries. One brand’s narrative caught my eye recently is 21 Seeds, a tequila company founded by a mom who saw an unmet need in the market. After three years, the brand was...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 3, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
How Philanthropy and Sweet Heat Built Lid Licking Sauce When Tim Mathews approached me through my friend Jeff Lawson about developing his BBQ sauce brand, I knew this project would be unique. Tim, a successful entrepreneur in the quick-lube industry, had two lifelong...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 27, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
Chicken Fingers, Raising Cane, and The F Word. (FOCUS) In the cutthroat world of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), where menu innovation and expansion often drive growth strategies, one chain stands out for its unwavering commitment to a single product: Raising...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 13, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Less Sugar, Sweet Life We often encounter stories of innovation, perseverance, and market disruption that are enrobed with sweet lessons. A compelling example is that of Cynthia Tice and her brainchild, Lily’s Sweets. Her story showcases the power of identifying...
