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“The pivot occurred because of customers, this is what they said they struggled with the most. The pivot will be successful when we see them actually act on what they said.” - Prarthana Gupta OrdrSmart (Techstars Farm to Fork'23) had paid traction on their early product helping food and beverage manufacturers source ingredients - what led them to shift gears to a new solution? A divergent/convergent product development approach that has them solving addressable pain points now with a bigger, scalable solution coming down the road. Learn from Prarthana and co-founder Shubham Goenka's journey: how a manual MVP, the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator experience, and some face-the-facts moments are helping them build a solid foundation for OrdrSmart's future. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gSHR9FCW

At craftt we see things a bit differently... Our model, as simple as it is, gives our smaller producers a window, a voice and route to new customers. And at the same time we chip away at big-beer's market share and we all drink better beer as a result. The way we see it we don't always have to succumb to big business, faceless corporations and huge brands. Sure, they still have a time & place in our lives but we're here to support the smaller guys. The guys (and girls) making a go of it, making better products through blood, sweat and tears. We see a world where the end product and where it has come from matters. Where taste matters! We see innovation and creativity trumping profit margins and shareholder returns. Support local small businesses. There is no downside.

It's Monday morning - which only means one thing… Time to check out this week’s early access opportunities on Crowdcube. ⏰ RON DORFF - RON DORFF is a premium menswear brand on a mission to upgrade iconic sportswear staples combining Swedish functionality with French style. AppyWay - AppyWay is the award winning intelligent kerbside platform helping cities, businesses, fleets and drivers from the kerb up. MICREGEN LTD - Manipulating stem cells with the aim of producing 'off-the-shelf' products promoting longevity to extend an active quality of life. L.A BREWERY | NON-ALCOHOLIC - Award-winning non-alcoholic drinks company based in Suffolk founded by Louise Avery. Stockists include Leon, itsu, Nandos, Dishoom & Ocado. onezone - onezone’s vision is to be the ultimate discovery platform, curating the best restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels around the world. Head over to our website now to sign up to these opportunities and more: https://lnkd.in/e6nY3q44 -- Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TlfpgO

This is a great example of how technology is reshaping the way we think about product development and branding. Being able to launch a beer brand with just 15 cases means anyone can dip their toes into the beverage market with an MVP and test consumer reactions. https://hubs.li/Q023vC610 #fmcg #mvp #beer #startup

Co-ops must innovate and strategize well in advance to overcome challenges that traditional consumer products companies don’t face. We break down a series of common #challenges and #opportunities for consumer products co-ops here:

Co-ops must innovate and strategize well in advance to overcome challenges that traditional consumer products companies don’t face. We break down a series of common #challenges and #opportunities for consumer products co-ops here:

Co-ops must innovate and strategize well in advance to overcome challenges that traditional consumer products companies don’t face. We break down a series of common #challenges and #opportunities for consumer products co-ops here:

The Candy-lovers' Paradise, BonBon - A Swedish Candy Company , was founded in 2018. Three close pals, Robert Persson, Leonard Schaltz, and Selim Adira sprinkled magic to ignite a candy revolution in the USA, driven by love for their homeland and its sweet delectable. From their little Lower East Side shop, they've conjured a candy wonderland, whisking away the hearts of Scandinavian treat lovers. Bon Bon stands today as the bona fide destination for anyone with a sweet or savory tooth for Nordic treats. In their pursuit of perfection, Bon Bon faced a daunting challenge—finding the ideal packaging partner to bring their vision to life. As advocates of sustainability and veganism, they aimed to create packaging that aligned with their values, incorporating vegan materials, natural colorants, and soy-based ink. Finally, against all odds, they were introduced to Alex, a packaging expert at Halfpricepackaging. While others struggled to grasp the essence of Bon Bon's vision, Alex carefully immersed himself in their culture, flavors, and aspirations, gaining a profound understanding of what they needed. Bon Bon entrusted Half Price Packaging with their vision. The blue glossy embossed logo, carefully crafted with precision, adorned each box like a jewel, proudly proclaiming the Bon Bon name to the world. It served as a stamp of authenticity, a mark of exceptional quality, and a promise of sweet indulgence. Robert, Leo, and Selim were filled with gratitude as they saw their dream transformed into a tangible, visually captivating reality. The collaboration between Bon Bon and Half Price Packaging proved to be an extraordinary union, resulting in nothing short of packaging perfection. As Bon Bon unveiled their new packaging to the world, the response was nothing short of awe-inspiring. With their collaboration, Bon Bon and Half Price Packaging had set a new standard for excellence in packaging design and execution. 🍬 🍭 📦 #successstory #clientappreciation #clientfeedback #halfpricepackaging #customerexperience #customerfeedback #businessbranding #innovation #creativity #startup #marketing #packaging #food #foodindustry #packagingindustry #collaboration

It’s nearly a decade since Seedlip Drinks was first founded by Ben Branson in 2015 🤯. A brand and founder that would go on to make an unforgettable impression on the drinks industry and change our collective perception of the drinking experience. “There’s an opportunity in the next couple of years to move beyond the ABV conversation, to where it’s not about alcohol levels. We can move the conversation to being: what do you like to drink? What’s in your drink?’ asks Ben. In really simple terms, it’s like moving ‘0.0% ABV’ from the front to the back of the bottle.” For drinks founders, this is a *great* read as Ben sits down with The Spirits Business to dive into his newest ventures, including Pollen Projects, Seasn and the latest Seedlip innovations, as a pioneer of the non-alc category. https://lnkd.in/eAHBsUkN #founder #drinksindustry #nonalcoholicdrinks #innovation