Food Broker or Distributor?

Some brands choose to work with food distributors instead of food brokers, hoping to get more bang for their buck.   Like a broker, distributors have relationships with high-volume retailers and can assist with getting new products on the shelf. Unlike a broker, a distributor purchases product upfront, takes possession of the product physically and… Continue reading Food Broker or Distributor?

Selling Do’s & Don’ts

Hire a Broker Unless you plan on hiring an entire sales team within the USA market to represent your brands having an experienced sales support team to help you is the smartest and most cost effective move.   Start Slowly Who doesn’t want to hit a grand slam with a massive first sales order?  Nevertheless,… Continue reading Selling Do’s & Don’ts

Real Benefits of a Broker

If you have filled out your 100th application form to be a provider to a major retailer and haven’t received a response, hiring a broker will definitely make economic sense for your brand.   The best food brokers have extensive contacts and connections with wholesalers, retailers, and other buyers within the food industry. Both production… Continue reading Real Benefits of a Broker

How To Find The Right Broker

An effective food broker should be an investment that can help your brand expand and grow to new levels. When choosing the best broker for your business, ensure you measure the RISK:   Real Contacts: The most important characteristic of a good broker is that he or she needs to be able to show an extensive… Continue reading How To Find The Right Broker

What Do Food Brokers Do?

A food broker is an independent sales agent whose work entails negotiating and consulting in the sales of food producers and manufacturers.   While they represent brands looking to push their product onto major retailers, they also indirectly work for buyers of food through by helping them source new and innovative lines of products that… Continue reading What Do Food Brokers Do?

What is a Food Broker?

Rather than handling sales and shipping for a food or beverage product, many business owners chose to work with a food broker, food distributor, and 3PL partners to ease their workload and expand their growth potential.     Working with a broker allows the company to focus on its core competencies, access experts without hiring… Continue reading What is a Food Broker?