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Chef Glenn Cybulski – Tips for Restaurants

Chef Glenn Cybulski has over 40 years of restaurant experience and has owned 38 restaurants. He’s consulted on over 1, 200 restaurant concepts nationally and internationally and been recognized with over a hundred culinary awards. The Food Connector’s Lloyd Oshiro interviews Chef Glenn who shares tips for restaurant operators about

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Insights on Succeeding in the Foodservice Industry

Our CEO, Edward Zimmerman was recently on TIG’s and Titans of Foodservice’s podcast. He shared insights on succeeding in the food service industry by emphasizing relationship-building, serving passion-infused dishes, and tailored marketing. Some of his key points in TIG’s, From Plate to Profit: Forging meaningful connections with operators, chefs, and

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A Return to Normal

After years of pandemic this and pandemic that, foodservice is returning to normal – yeah, I said it -normal. But a new normal; one where labor challenges are permanent and third-party delivery platforms steal customers and margins.   But wait, are they really permanent?   In 2017, our CEO Ed

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Is Your Brand Meaningfully Different or Remarkably Distinctive?

Brand Positioning: Different or Remarkably Distinctive In marketing and branding, effective brand positioning is essential for creating a unique identity that resonates with consumers. There are two fundamental approaches to brand positioning being different and being distinctive. While they may seem similar initially, significant differences between the two concepts can

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When Innovation Is Upside Down

The upside-down ketchup bottle earned its inventor, Paul Brown, $13 million. With over 111 prototypes and many drained credit cards, he persisted and changed the way people consume ketchup and other condiments. He thought about the challenge from a new perspective. Brown worked by day as the owner of a

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Liquid Death–Thinking Outside of The Water Category

A guest post by Phillip Oakley, a brand strategist, energetic speaker, foodie, and proud Dad. Phillip shares his respect for Liquid Death Mountain Water. Murder Your Thirst. Don’t Be Scared. It’s Just Water. For a few years, I’ve been singing the praises of one of my favorite brands – Liquid Death

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Innovation and The Mental Kaleidoscope

“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply took a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn, and they make new and curious combinations.”  Mark Twain Mark Twain’s quote about a mental kaleidoscope

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Nourishing Brands: How Liquid IV Became A Billion Dollar Hydra.

In the ever-evolving landscape of hydration solutions, one company has not only made waves but has successfully flooded the market with its innovative products and strategic brand positioning. Liquid IV, a hydration-focused company, has become a household name for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and anyone seeking an effective way to stay

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Here is a Wilde Idea – A Protein Chip

How Jason Wright’s Startup Avoided the Ten Common Misunderstandings About Marketing For His Wilde Protein Chips Avoid These Ten Mistakes Here are ten common misunderstandings that could hurt a startup’s prospects for success. Jason Wright, the founder of Wilde Protein Chips, avoided these common errors. Misunderstanding the Target Audience: Failing

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Strategic Positioning for New Brands & Products

Strategic Positioning in CPG: Harnessing the Power of Jobs to Be Done and Disruptive Innovation In the fast-paced and fiercely competitive world of Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), positioning isn’t just about catchy slogans and memorable logos; it’s a strategic exercise that can determine the success of your product or brand, especially

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