Why manufacturers should pursue food sustainability certifications With Earth Day approaching on April 22, it’s fitting to focus on food sustainability and the benefits it can bring manufacturers, consumers and our environment. As our world grapples with the challenges of sustainable development, it’s becoming increasingly important for manufacturers to prioritize food sustainability practices. In fact, manufacturers can pursue certifications that...

Bay Food Brokerage’s 30th Anniversary Coming to a Close April 1, 2023, marked the official 30th anniversary of the founding of Bay Food Brokerage. Since then, our team celebrated this milestone often and with enthusiasm! As the end of March 2024 approaches – and the end of our anniversary year – we’re taking a look back at the festivities that...

Grocery Store Trends Every Food Manufacturer Should Know in 2024 As we head further into 2024, the landscape of grocery stores continues to evolve, with new trends emerging constantly. For food manufacturers, it is crucial to be informed and adapt to these grocery store trends in order to stay relevant and meet the changing demands of consumers. Why manufacturers need...

Get to Know Administrative Assistant Donna Jones At Bay Food Brokerage, we pride ourselves on having hard-working team members who are committed to our clients’ success. In this Team Member Spotlight, we highlight Administrative Assistant Donna Jones, who has been an asset to our admin team since 2006. In this post, read more about Donna’s role at Bay Food, her professional...

Selling to Supermarkets: Food Marketing Tips for Manufacturers Are you a food manufacturer looking to sell your products to grocery stores? This post shares some valuable food marketing tips from our experts at Bay Food Brokerage to help you navigate selling to supermarkets. Understand the Supermarket Industry First, understanding the retail food industry is essential for food manufacturers and brands...

Selling to Publix corporate office to grow meat business Bay Food Brokerage has proudly served as a broker for pork producer Clemens Food Group since 2019. Since then, we’ve gotten Clemens products into Publix’s 1,300 stores and grown business there over time. This is thanks largely in part to the great sales performance of Clemens’ brands, along with the relationships...

Get to Know Retail Representative Ray Mocalkins At Bay Food Brokerage, we pride ourselves on having hard-working, dedicated team members who deliver excellent service to our clients. In this Team Member Spotlight, we are thrilled to highlight Sales Representative Ray Mocalkins, Bay Food Brokerage’s longest tenured employee! Ray has been an MVP on our sales team for 20 years. In this...

It’s been quite a year at Bay Food Brokerage! We’ve expanded our team, added valuable tools to our sales arsenal and have been celebrating our 30th anniversary. And, of course, as a top retail food broker in the Southeast, we’ve remained committed to our food manufacturer clients and our retail partners. Here are a few of our biggest company highlights...

30 Years of Giving Back: A Spotlight on 10 Charities We’ve Proudly Supported Our team loves getting involved in our community. In fact, “Giving Back” is one of our company’s core values. As we continue celebrating Bay Food’s 30th anniversary this year, we’re proud to highlight Tampa Bay nonprofits – and national and international charities serving our region – that...

Unlock Success: 5 Strategies to Enhance Retail Food Product Packaging Grocery stores often need packaging solutions that are both efficient and attractive. Retail food product packaging must meet the expectations of customers while also providing protection, convenience and product placement in stores. Fortunately, there are several strategies manufacturers can use to optimize packaging to appeal to grocery store buyers. If...