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🗓️🍴 Goodbye, January! As we close the first chapter of 2024, let's take a moment to reflect on our commitment to food safety. Cheers to a month of delicious meals, shared moments, and prioritizing the well-being of our loved ones! 🎉🍲 💬 Share your food safety achievements and learnings from January in the comments. How did you prioritize safety in your kitchen this month? Let's inspire each other to make every meal a celebration of health! 🍏🥗  #SafeStart #FoodSafetyJourney #JanuaryReflections #FoodSafety #Entrepreneurship #Startup #FoodandBeverage

🌱🍫 Dive into the journey of creating delicious, plant-based treats with Katie Lefkowitz, founder of Harken Sweets! Katie shares her grassroots approach to perfecting superfood-infused candy bars—starting with feedback from friends and family. 👀🍬 When launching a new product, Katie emphasizes the importance of honest reactions over polite compliments. It's not just about what people say; it's what they do. Does that second bite happen? Is there excitement in their eyes? These are the real indicators that tell you if your product will delight the market. 💬🔍 Got a product idea of your own? Remember, honest feedback is golden. 👉 Go to https://lnkd.in/gvS8CWua and see how attentive observation can turn simple ideas into successful ventures! #PlantBasedInnovation #VeganSweets #EntrepreneurLife #StartupTips #HealthierChoices #FoodieAdventure #EcoFriendlyEating #CandyLovers #Superfoods #HarkenSweets

🚚✨ Dreaming of Your Own Food Empire? 🌟🍳 Hey LinkedIn family! Have you ever fantasized about serving delicious dishes from your very own food truck? 🌮🍔🍟 The entrepreneurial journey of food truck ownership isn’t just a dream, it’s a flavorful adventure! 🌈 A recent deep dive into the life of food truck operations reveals not just the joys but also the challenges of whipping up culinary delights in a compact space! 🧐👩🍳 From acquiring a well-equipped vehicle to mastering the artful dance of kitchen logistics, it’s all about passion meeting precision. Here’s a quick bite on what it takes: - **Behind the Scenes Magic**: It’s amazing how these small setups can churn out massive flavors and bring smiles, one plate at a time! 😋🍽️ - **Get Set, Grill!**: Stepping into food truck ownership means gearing up with the right tools – yes, that means getting that perfect vehicle with a grill! 🔥🚌 - **Culinary Dreams**: Ever thought about joining the ranks of culinary entrepreneurs? This could be your sign to take the plunge into the vibrant world of food trucks. 🌟👨🍳 The road might be bumpy, but the taste of success could be oh-so sweet! 🛣️🏆 So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the grind, follow your gourmet dreams, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll be lining up at your food truck someday! 😉 Let’s cook up success together! For those daring souls pondering this thrilling venture, remember – every big dream starts with a small step (or a small truck!). 🚚💭💪 #FoodTruckDreams #CulinaryEntrepreneurship #BusinessVenture #LinkedInCreatives 👀 Love food? Thinking about a food truck? Drop a comment below or share this with a friend who needs to see this! 📤👇

Building your network is like cooking a meal in a crock pot. Not like searing a steak. You put in the right ingredients, and you let it cook. You wait. The "ingredients" to building a network are pretty simple: saying hi to new people, going to events, setting up coffee chats, throwing events, offering your help to people, etc. Most people succeed at these things, they just fail at the "waiting" part. Add those ingredients and let it sit overnight, keep stirring it and adding in the meantime, and in the morning you'll have a delicious stew that is a strong network. #relationships #founder #startup

🔥✨ New Year, New Safety: Kitchen Tips for a Joyous Celebration! 🎉🍽️ As we prepare to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, let's ensure our celebrations are not only joyous but safe. Here are some crucial food safety tips to keep in mind as you gather in the kitchen: 🚨 Install a smoke alarm in key areas of your home and check it monthly. 👕 Avoid loose clothing while cooking to prevent accidents. 🍳 Never leave frying, grilling, or broiling food unattended. 🕒 Use a timer to stay on top of simmering, baking, or roasting. 🚸 Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from the cooking area. 🧹 Regularly clean cooking surfaces to prevent grease buildup. 🧯 Consider having a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Let's toast to a safe and joy-filled New Year! 🌐🎇  #NewYearSafety #FoodSafety #KitchenTips #CelebrateSafely #Entrepreneurship #Startup #FoodandBeverage

www.startuphyper.com "Embark on a delectable journey into the world of baking with StartupHyper, your trusted partner in turning sweet dreams into a thriving bakery business! 🍰 Are you passionate about baking and dreaming of starting your own bakery but not sure where to begin? Fear not! StartupHyper has got you covered with our comprehensive range of services and resources tailored specifically for aspiring bakers and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. From state-of-the-art ovens and mixers to high-quality baking ingredients and stylish packaging solutions, our online platform offers everything you need to set up and run a successful bakery operation. Whether you're planning to specialize in artisanal bread, decadent cakes, or gourmet pastries, we have the tools and equipment to bring your creations to life. But that's not all – at StartupHyper, we understand that launching a bakery business requires more than just equipment. That's why we also provide expert guidance and support every step of the way. From crafting a winning business plan and navigating regulatory requirements to developing a strong brand identity and implementing effective marketing strategies, our team of experienced professionals is here to help you succeed. With StartupHyper by your side, you can focus on what you do best – baking delicious treats – while we take care of the rest. Our mission is to empower aspiring bakers and entrepreneurs to realize their full potential and build thriving businesses that delight customers and stand the test of time. So why wait any longer? Start your bakery business journey today with StartupHyper and let us help you turn your passion for baking into a profitable and fulfilling enterprise. The oven is preheated, the ingredients are ready – all that's missing is you! Join us and let's make something truly sweet together. Get started now and let the baking adventures begin! #BakeryBusiness #StartupHyper #BakingDreams #Entrepreneurship #SweetSuccess"

Solo-preneurs closing when chains thriving Before I started working on HUE, I had a discussion with my co-founder, who shared a story that had become all too familiar to us. She is vegan and loved a small vegan café run by a solo entrepreneur. However, a few blocks away, a new vegan café chain opened. This chain was excellent at marketing, and slowly, the solo entrepreneur began losing customers, eventually leading to the café's closure. The primary reason a solo entrepreneur shuts down their café or restaurant is the lack of customers. My co-founder herself launched a café, and encountered services like Tabelog, which sell subscriptions with the promise of attracting more customers. Despite subscribing, she never gained a single new customer through them. She baked everything herself, and her products tasted amazing, but it wasn’t enough. Taste is no longer enough. But taste is no longer necessary and standardized… marketing is king 👑 In a few years, when my child is growing up, I hope to still find artisans to visit with them, enjoying unique craftsmanship and authentic flavors, rather than standardized chain food. However, chain restaurants are rapidly increasing, growing at a rate of 13% (up from 11% previously). The lesson learned: Today, our craftsmanship and solo entrepreneurs are in immediate danger. This is why I launched a foodie social network named DOKONI, now rebranded as HUE, A World Where Taste Matters, to give our artisans a chance of success in this tough and highly competitive market. At HUE, we provide a platform where they can be visible to thousands, soon millions, of people and potential customers around the world without needing to be marketing experts. If you want to help save our craftsmanship, support us by: 1. Like, comment and reshare this post. 2. Installing the HUE app, sharing your hidden gems, and spreading the word to your friends. (https://yourhue.app) 3. Investing in our company if you’re in a position to contribute between $10,000 and $300,000, or referring us to potential investors at [email protected]. Noriko Shindo #hue #artisant #craftmanship #danger #investment #vc #angels #hue #dokoni

🍲 From the Kitchen to the Boardroom: How Cooking Shaped My Entrepreneurial Mindset 📈 I reflect on how my cooking hobby surprisingly equipped me with essential entrepreneurial skills. 📉 Economy of Cooking: Learn how early frugality and discipline in the kitchen translated into cost-effective decision-making in my business, Atlas Urban Farms. 🚀 Zero to One, in the Kitchen: Drawing parallels between labor-intensive cooking and the satisfaction of building a business from scratch. 💡 Substitutions and Lateral Thinking: Explore how cooking improvisations fostered adaptability and quick thinking, crucial for business pivots. Read more about these unexpected connections in the full article https://lnkd.in/e43ngeCV #Entrepreneurship #Cooking #BusinessMindset #StartupLessons 🌐🍽️

3 random shoutouts to folks doing cool stuff in CPG-land... (no biz affiliation with any of them; I'm just a fan) 💰 NEW FUNDRAISE David Delcourt is raising cheddar for his cheddar-free mac & cheese company GrownAs* Foods and sauce company Seed Ranch Flavor Co. Great products from a great founder who wears great yellow tracksuits. *Link in Comments* 💼 NEW JOB Amit Pandhi was just named CEO at Harvest Food Group Inc., a huge food manufacturer and ingredient supplier. Amit is the smartest guy I know in CPG and was also just named one of Forbes' Top 10 Best-Looking Ingredient Suppliers in America. (that last part isn't true...but should be) *Link in Comments* 🥜 PRODUCT I DIG Sophia Karbowski and Austin Patry recently sent me some of their realsy snacks. In short, they're dates filled with nut butter. Really simple. Really tasty. Really smart. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of this? Are they smarter than me? Am I an embarrassment to my family?" ideas. *Link in Comments* #cpg #entrepreneurship #startups

Are you considering starting your own food business, or have you already set up shop and are facing your first roadblocks? We think that no one should have to make the same mistake twice. So, we got together with Food Hub (NL) and started designing a working document based on the experiences of hundreds of food businesses that came before you. And we’ve got great news! Food Hub and Kitchen Republic are launching The Food Business Toolkit - your guide to launching a food business today. As a holiday gift to you, and just in time to hit the ground running in 2024! This toolkit is a working document in which you will find useful contacts, tools, templates, videos, workshops, and expert advice, tailored to help you through the crucial startup phase.   Read all about what you can expect and why this document was created in this interview with Joszi Smeets (Food Hub) and Bart-Jan Veldhuizen (Kitchen Republic). https://lnkd.in/ep5DAKe3 Get the Food Business Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/e6PiTNds