by Jeff Slater | Jul 14, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Bachan Japanese BBQ Sauce – A Remarkable Lesson for Marketers In the crowded and competitive world of condiments, it’s rare to see a newcomer make significant waves. That’s exactly what Bachan Japanese BBQ Sauce has achieved in a remarkably short...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 7, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
In the crowded landscape of quick-service restaurants, where bland names and forgettable logos are the norm, one brand has burst onto the scene with a name so audacious it stops you in your tracks: Slutty Vegan. This Atlanta-based burger joint has leveraged the power...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 28, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
A powerful tool in a marketer’s arsenal is the concept of a permission structure. But what exactly does this term entail, and how can it revolutionize how brands engage with their audience? In this post, I’ll explore this concept and its implications for food...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 21, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
The Life and Times of Dave’s Killer Bread In the realm of bread, one name has been making waves for its taste and intriguing backstory – Dave’s Killer Bread. In a 25-billion-dollar category, three players have the lion’s share of the market. Grupo...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 24, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
Heroic Taste, Heroic Mission, Say hello to Hero Jerky. About 25 years ago, I worked with Ron Mills at GoodMark Foods. GoodMark owned the Slim Jim brand, and Ron was one of the company’s sales leaders. He was always an upbeat, positive, intelligent colleague who...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 3, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Mastering the Art of Logo Design for Your 2024 Food Product In the ever-evolving world of food products, a logo serves as the face of your brand, communicating your values, essence, and promise to consumers. In 1975, when my wife sold her first brownie to a...
