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John Roberts replied to Calblends's discussion Small Specialty Foods VS Corporations VS Buyers

"Tim, Every specialty food item (that I can think of) has low price competition - usually at lower quality levels. The specialty items that succeed don't worry about price as much as placing their item(s) in the right stores and making sure…"

May 3

Calblends replied to Calblends's discussion Small Specialty Foods VS Corporations VS Buyers

"Yes demo's work. I do them often but not like you say at one location for two weeks. I like that. Just I have a full time position with working on this business and that would run over 1,000.00 plus product to pay for. With my new accounts I…"

May 1

John Roberts replied to Calblends's discussion Small Specialty Foods VS Corporations VS Buyers

"Timothy, Here is how to help yourself - without any "Subsidies". 1. Find out how well your product performs in a venue where you can "outperform" the big guys. Pick one of your current retailer stores - get a feel as to the sales…"

May 1

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Small Specialty Foods VS Corporations VS Buyers

I recently visted a Northern California Gathering of Specialtyfood.com members. It was my first association with other food companies facing the same challenges that I am having and we were able to share ideas and resources It was a VERY good industry social to attend. If you have a chance to gather with others in the Gourmet/Specialty Food industry please do. At this meeting I brought up this topic. Please feel free to share resources or ideas.I have been sitting in front of buyers this last…See More

Apr 21

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Calblends posted a status

"I have not used this in a Few YEARS but found in my email box. Any comments on current users?.I can not see any Profile photos."

Dec 20, 2012

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Calblends and Merosys- Online Food Ordering are now friends

Dec 18, 2012

Calblends posted a blog post

Pork Presents

Today I sent a text. "Brig the Xbox and well set that up!"Response - "I have a pork loin to bring you too!My cooking senses made me second look the text. Pork Loin?...I said to myself.My Reply - "Video Games and pork.. You are one hot women!"...."Thanks"My daily routine now sent in to Cooking mode. What can I do with a Pork Loin today? Just cook it, read the back of the label? Chop up? Stir Fry? Chili Verde?....I can do that. Whats the schedule. Christmas tree....Pull ornaments check…See More

Dec 18, 2012

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Dec 18, 2012

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"Well now... I found my link and I guess I should start meeting some Members! Who likes Hot & Spicy? Who is going to the Winter Fancy Food?"

Dec 18, 2012

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Dec 18, 2012

Calblends left a comment for Jeffery Burns

"Hey Jeff, I just wish they would add a interface or mail forward about comments!!! Anyway I can help you out with what I have had to put up with and STILL have to put up with daily to try and sell my products... send me an email to…"

Oct 26, 2009

Renee Restivo and Calblends are now friends

Sep 5, 2009

Jeffery Burns left a comment for Calblends

"How did you get started? I`m trying to find out how to start in the business of sauce making. I have over 10 different types of sauces I developed over the years. If you could help me on this I would greatly appreciate it. THANK YOU !!!"

Aug 10, 2009

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