How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain Without Amazon Money
You don’t need a nine-figure logistics budget to build a supply chain that holds together.But you do need a plan that assumes […]
The Co-Manufacturer RFP Checklist: Questions to Ask Before You Sign
You’ve got the formula, the demand, maybe even a PO. Now you’re staring at the co-manufacturing landscape, wondering which partner can actually […]
The Hidden Costs in Your Supply Chain (and How to See Them Coming)
Margins don’t vanish all at once. They erode quietly, in the background, while you’re focused on growth. If you’re running a food […]
3 Things I Wish I Knew About Ingredient Sourcing Before Launching a CPG Brand
If you’re building a food brand, you already know the product has to taste great. But here’s what most early-stage founders (including […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #16: When Nutrition Becomes a Supply Chain Filter
This week, we’re talking how a simple nutrition score can reshape what gets made in CPG. Meanwhile, our podcast of the week […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #15: “Naturally Dyed” Should be Table Stakes Already
This week, we’re talking: Premium Private Label — Walmart’s bettergoods is quietly redefining value, nearing $500M with a premium-meets-affordable playbook. Collaboration — […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #14: A Vertical Gatekeeping
This week, we’re talking vertical control, viral snacks, and billion-dollar recalibrations. From Kraft Heinz reshoring production to a $725M protein bar brand […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #13: First 100 Days
Starting this week, we’ll be adding a small update section to our weekly newsletters, just a way to share what we’ve been […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #12: A 90-Day Window — And Not Much Clarity
This week, we’re talking uncertainty, tariffs, and timing. From U.S.–China trade shifts to brands rethinking their Q4 inventory strategies, the mood across […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #11: Holiday Headwinds
This week, we’re talking shelf-level innovation and seasonal turbulence. From Tokyo’s agile retail scene–where convenience stores practically rewrite their product lineups weekly–to […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #10: Gummies Get 5D
This week’s trip to ISM Japan and Anuga Select was meant to be a sourcing mission. We came to find new manufacturing […]
Chapter Foods Weekly #9
New tariffs might sound like just another political headline but they’re quietly reshaping the economics behind ultra-processed convenience. And soon, the tradeoff […]