Markets are good at generating first-time customers. They bring in foot traffic, create opportunities for discovery, and give people a low-barrier way to try something new.What they don’t guarantee is what happens next.For many food and beverage businesses, market days result in strong one-time sales but can have little carryover. Customers buy once, enjoy the […]
If you’re running a farm, food, or drink business, chances are, you already have a logo. It appears on your packaging, website, and social media channels, helping customers recognize your company.As your business grows, branding becomes about more than just your logo. It’s a promise of quality and consistency you make to your customers, one […]
The first step at a trade show is to capture attention. Once you’ve engaged a potential buyer, you typically have 30 seconds or less to keep them interested and start selling your product. That’s why it’s crucial to have your elevator pitch perfected before the event. Retail food buyers are experienced and efficient in sales […]
As the new year approaches, now is the time to reflect on past successes and to review your short and long-term goals.
As avid supporters of food hub initiatives across BC, we’ve been thrilled to work with the team from Kitchen Connect in Victoria. They engaged us to develop their business plan, establish their brand and website, plus a market research project that ultimately led to a marketing planning initiative.
Do you use your location name in any part of your branding? Your town, region, or province? Depending on what you’re selling and to whom, incorporating a sense of place somewhere in your brand can be very appealing and lucrative. Some location names will be familiar to consumers, and others will sound exotic and intriguing.
Ever wonder how brands and logos magically get developed? It’s because of YOUR vision. That doesn’t mean you have to come up with a literal logo concept and design, but good designers and branding strategists need you as the guiding light to reflect your brand, graphically.
When COVID hit, Bean Boy Creations had to look at a way to shift the business to make it more sustainable. Taking advantage of the Refresh Program, Bean Boy expanding their marketing plan into regional grocery chains, and came to Farm Food Drink to uplevel their branding.
Everybody’s world moves so fast. Two dads from the Gulf Islands want to change that with their new brand of condiments called Slow Bottled Sunday.
A new retail venture plus a condiment product line needed strong brand and positioning to stand out in the market. The meat shop was named True Coast meats. The product line starting with rubs, hot sauces, and jerky, took on the moniker of Coastal Cowboy.