April 12, 2024
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...
Why Data-Driven Selling is Critical for Food Manufacturers in 2023
July 5, 2023
Data is knowledge, and knowledge is power. In the retail food industry, data helps manufacturers and retailers in understanding consumer behavior. This drives sound strategy development and smart decision-making. Welcome to the first blog post in our three-part series about data-driven selling in the retail food industry. In this post, we highlight why it’s so important for food manufacturers to...
Retail Food Trends to Watch in 2023
February 2, 2023
To remain a leading grocery broker in the Southeast, the Bay Food Brokerage team stays current on retail food trends. In this post, our Account Executive Lindsey Baron shares insights on five retail food trends to watch in 2023. She also shares tips for how the right grocery broker partner can help manufacturer clients capitalize on these trends. 5 Retail...
Why Food Manufacturers Should Become B Corp Certified
July 22, 2022
Nearly 5,000 Certified B Corporation companies worldwide tout the “B” logo on their packaging and materials. So, food manufacturers may be wondering what it is and whether they should pursue it. “Simply put, the B Corp Certification recognizes companies that are good for the world,” said Bay Food’s Executive Vice President Chris Chatterton. “This is an unbiased rating system. It...
5 Retail Food Trends to Watch in 2022
April 1, 2022
To remain a leading grocery broker in the Southeast and best serve our clients, the team at Bay Food Brokerage is committed to staying up-to-date on retail food trends. In this post, two of our Account Executives, Greg Betz and Lindsey Baron, share their insights on: Why it’s important for food manufacturers to understand retail food trends How the right...