CPG Natural Products: What to Expect at Retailers in 2025 ​The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is poised for significant evolution in 2025, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, technological advancements and innovative product developments. According to our data partner SPINS‘ “2025 CPG Outlook: Industry Update & Trends Predictions” report, several key trends are set to shape the landscape for brands...

Bay Food Helps New Brand Pretzelized Launch in Publix Bay Food Brokerage has proudly served as Pretzelized’s Publix broker since February 2024. In this testimonial, we cover how we helped this newly launched brand get picked up by one of the largest food retailers in the Southeast U.S. Here, Kelsey Skura, Director of Sales for Pretzelized, shares her organization’s experience...

Understanding the Costs of Going into a New Food Retailer Securing product placement on the shelves of a new food retailer can be extremely exciting. But, before signing a contract with a retailer, manufacturers should gain a clear understanding of the costs associated with selling products with that retail partner. This is because underestimated or surprise program fees run the...

Get to Know Retail Representative Jim Lorino In this Team Member Spotlight, we’re featuring Jim Lorino, one of our retail representatives at Bay Food Brokerage. In his current role, he covers major food retailers throughout the Southeast. Jim’s various tasks in-store include merchandising, brand blocking, filling voids, communicating with department heads about upcoming promotional ads, and most importantly, representing Bay...

New Digs, Look, Tools and Teammates: Bay Food’s 2024 Year in Review It’s been another exciting year for the Bay Food Brokerage family! In 2024, we seized many opportunities to continue growing and evolving for the success of our clients, retail partners and team. Here are a few of our most significant company highlights from 2024. Bought New Headquarters Office...

Bay Food Brokerage Changes Logo, Rebrands for an Updated Look Bay Food Brokerage is proud to announce our new company logo and refreshed brand! We’ve been in business for over 31 years, and in that time have had six company logos, including our commemorative 30th Anniversary logo last year. The newest logo captures the strength and solidity of our company...

Bay Food’s Retail Team Manages Short-Order Installation in Publix Produce Section In Spring 2024, Healthy Family Project hired Bay Food Brokerage’s retail services team to manage installation of its Publix Produce for Kids Campaign in over 1,300 Publix stores throughout the Southeast. In this testimonial blog post, Amanda Keefer, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for Healthy Family Project, shares...

Prepare for Holiday Charcuterie Shoppers: Tips for Deli Display Cases The holiday season is an extremely busy time of year for gatherings. And, with many party hosts looking for relatively easy, tasty foods to serve their friends and loved ones, cheese and charcuterie boards are among the top of the list when it comes to fun and festive snacks. This...

Get to Know Administrative Assistant Specialist Laura Fennelly  In this Team Member Spotlight, we’re featuring Laura Fennelly, Administrative Assistant Specialist. Laura joined Bay Food Brokerage in 2022, and recently celebrated her two-year anniversary. In her current role, Laura supports our team of five account executives in the grocery department both in Florida and in the Carolinas. “We are so pleased...

Bay Food Doubles Office Size with Purchase of Tampa Building NEWS RELEASE: Bay Food Brokerage, a Tampa-based retail food brokerage company serving the Southeast, has purchased an office building in Tampa’s Westshore Business District for $4.3 million. At 11,975 square feet, the two-story property at 5201 W Laurel Street will nearly double the size of Bay Food’s existing office space...