37 International Chocolate Consumption Statistics and Industry Trends
Chocolate is the world's favorite confectionery. In 2016 alone, the chocolate industry posted posted global retail sales of $98 billion. While it might seem like we've reached peak consumption for a product that's been enjoyed for at least three millennia, there's projections for further growth on the horizon thanks [...]
6 Things That Stress Me Out as a Restaurant Owner
This year, I made the transition from a small seasonal food truck in coastal Maine to a full-blown brick and mortar takeout restaurant. If you're interested in learning my restaurant buildout process, read my epic series of post on the topic. While the change has been almost overwhelmingly positive, [...]
Startup BitterLiebe is Introducing Bitters to a New Generation
Hello! Who are you and what food business did you start? Jan and I are the founders of the German Startup “BitterLiebe”. We started our business in our hometown Mannheim in February 2018. Meanwhile we have a team of eight employees. Our three products are full of bitter substances which [...]
37 Energy Drink Consumption Statistics and Trends
The energy drink segment is currently valued over $53 billion dollars in annual sales and is said to have conquered the soda industry in the last two decades. This exciting segment of the beverage industry is seeing sales increase thanks to a growing base of people consuming these products [...]
How a Full-Time Registered Nurse Started Snacktivist Foods
Hello! Who are you and what food business did you start? 1-Hi my name is Joni and I am the founder of Snacktivist Foods. We sell a line of baking mixes, specialty flours and finished cookies made from healthy, sustainable ancient grains. Our flagship line includes Ivory Teff Waffle Mix, [...]
How I Opened a Restaurant with No Money and a 540 Credit Score
Do a quick Google search for “financing a restaurant,” and you’ll find the same advice over and over. Do your research. Write a business plan. Get a loan or find an investor. Some of the more cutting-edge research available out there might even mention crowdfunding as an option, or [...]