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...

CPG Branding and Marketing Tips in the Age of Social Media In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands must navigate an ever-evolving marketing environment dominated by social media. With millions of users actively engaging on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, there’s an unprecedented opportunity—and challenge—for CPG brands to captivate and retain their target audience. Understanding...

Get to Know Retail Supervisor Debbie Freeman In this Team Member Spotlight, we’re featuring Debbie Freeman, Retail Sales Supervisor. Debbie started at Bay Food Brokerage in 2019 as a Retail Sales Representative. Since then, thanks to her hard work and dedication, she has been promoted to Retail Sales Supervisor. In her current role, Debbie works with a team of retail...

How Reser’s Fine Foods Became Harris Teeter’s Case Meat Category Leader Bay Food Brokerage has proudly served as Reser’s Fine Food’s Publix broker since 2011. We also began representing the company’s Main St Bistro® brand at Harris Teeter in the fall of 2022. In this testimonial, we cover how Bay Food took Reser’s from no products sold to the Harris...

Bay Food Brokerage Sponsors Market at New Feeding Tampa Bay Facility May 23 marked a huge milestone for Feeding Tampa Bay (FTB), with the nonprofit officially opening its new $60 million facility in Tampa. Bay Food Brokerage and the Chatterton family are incredibly proud to partner with Feeding Tampa Bay on this project and to be a named sponsor in...

Are you ready for hurricane season? June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. This year, experts predict a “hyperactive” season. In fact, researchers at Colorado State University forecasted that we will have 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes. Naturally, this is alarming for residents of states surrounded by water – like Florida –...

Insights from Corporate Buyer Turned Meat Broker Nicki Crespo In January, we expanded our leadership team by hiring Nicki Crespo as Director of Fresh Meat and Private Label. Nicki brings a very unique and valuable perspective to her new role as a meat broker, because she spent nearly 24 years at Publix Super Markets. She most recently served as the...

Get to Know AR Specialist Clara Echeverri In this Team Member Spotlight, we’re featuring Clara Echeverri, Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist. Clara joined the sales support team at Bay Food Brokerage in 2020. In 2022, she was promoted to AR Specialist. Since then, she’s worked hard to enhance the operations of our accounting department.  In her current role, Clara ensures our...

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...