Latest: FTW by Foodboro: July 30, 2021 🌴💯

Cheers to F R I D A Y! 🥂 Before diving into the weekend ahead, we want to take a minute to acknowledge some major wins here in the Foodboro community of makers. Have news of your own? Let us know over on Instagram or by sending us an email. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

GOT NEWS? LET US KNOW!*

*Each week we feature news from Foodboro members. Not a member? Join today!

🌟 Lil Bucks popped up at Erewhon Market with some free samples, and was joined by a few other Foodboro favorites. ⁠
🌟 Cocacao’s bold new packaging was featured by Ultra Creative. Read it here.
🌟 a few Foodboro members — Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, Moonshot Snacks and Core and Rind — teamed up for a giveaway. Enter over on their Instagram pages!
🌟 and a couple other Foodboro members – LIFEbar and Karma Nuts teamed up for a giveway, too!
🌟 Foodboro member Renewal Mill partnered with some other sustainable brands for a giveaway (yes, a lot of giveaways this week!!)
🌟 Eye Candy Design debuted some new work for Rosy’s Gluten Free Kitchen. Check it out here.

🌟 Live in Texas? You can now find Ugly Drinks at your local Central Market!
🌟 Cason Crane and the Explorer Cold Brew team popped up at Soul Cycle Williamsburg last week. Stay tuned for more samplings this summer!
🌟 …and FREE RAIN made it rain with a beverage cart at the beach in Montauk, NY. Make this a regular thing, please!
🌟 B.T.R. Bar’s Cherry Chocolate Chip flavor is B A C K!
🌟 ICYMI: Appleton’s Market, Raw Juicery, Fabalish Foods and more are featured in Better Box — $20 and FREE SHIPPING! Get yours before they sell out! Order HERE.

🌺 Our Community is GROWING!

As a Foodboro member you’ll receive access to a host of benefits including: exclusive content, events, marketing and networking opportunities. PLUS you’ll get exposure through our social channels, blog and newsletter! Join our growing community of makers (like those above), and learn more about member benefits here.

BECOME A MEMBER!

⚡ Foodboro Happenings

JULY’S NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: From apoptogenic and keto-friendly snack mixes and cereals to buckwheat-based seasonings and oat based desserts and spreads, here’s just a small taste of the new products we’re hot for this July. Read the full round up HERE.

MEET CHASE AND JAMIE BARMORE OF LIFEBAR: After 10 years of business, this husband-wife team has shifted their business to accomodate DTC sales, making healthy eating accessible to all. We spoke with Chase to talk about his entrepreneurial start, having a spouse as a cofounder, pivoting to DTC, and his advice for other early-stage food founders. Get the full interview HERE.

WE’RE ON CLUBHOUSE! We are new to the app, and would love for you to join us. Give us a follow HERE and stay tuned for some live events to come.

KEYS TO A SCRAPPY RETAIL SALES STRATEGY: Adam Pollack of Rodeo CPG joined us earlier this week to discuss their new Jumpstart course launching in August. In the event we covered: how to do market research, how to reach out to buyers, what assets you need, high-level retail pricing, demos and more. Watch the recap HERE.

Want to join the course? Rodeo CPG is offering Foodboro members $300 off when they sign up (limited time only). Get more information here.

💼 Help Wanted!

UGLY DRINKS IS HIRING

MOONSHOT SNACKS IS HIRING

Freelance email designer (Klaviyo experience a must)

😍 Foodboro Fave

LEGALLY ADDICTIVE FOODS: Part cookie, part cracker! Legally Addictive is a female-founded bakery specializing in cracker cookies layered with handmade toffee and ethically sourced chocolate. Their snacks are sweet, salty and crunchy. Flavors include: OG, Churros, Surprise Party and Everything Cookies. Available online, on Foxtrot and at select specialty retailers nationwide.

👀 The Week Ahead

THE NEW FOOD & BEVERAGE WHOLESALE: Next week’s newsletter will focus on next generation wholesale for food & beverage. We’ll have insights from the Mable team, Faire Market, FounderMade and more. Give us a follow on Instagram and LinkedIn and keep an eye on your inbox, newsletter drops next Tuesday.