Hi Dave:I’m a freelance writer in Northampton, Massachusetts, and I’m working on a general-interest piece for a regional publication here about hot sauce. Here are my questions:1. When did this maniacal competition begin among hot sauce manufacturers?2. How much money is generated each year in hot sauce sales?3. What’s the estimated population of hot sauce consumers nationwide?4. And, perhaps most …
Home based BBQ Business
Dave:I have been on the Internet for days trying to find out how to start a home based BBQ business, with little or no results. I found your site and was impressed. We have a large enough home to take one of the rooms and make a kitchen for retail sauces, and my husband has a very good sauce. He …
Making/Marketing/Distributing Hot Sauce
Dear Chile;Can you recommend a resource (e.g., "How to" book/web site) for making/marketing/distributing your own hot sauce?TX! NinoHello Nino:Regarding making your sauce, nearly all states and municipalities require that foods be produced in an inspected, professional kitchen, so if you’re thinking about cooking a hot sauce in your own kitchen, forget it. You should find a co-packer, or contract packer …
Startup looking for Business Plan and other Industry Info
Hi,I am in a class for school that requires me to write a business plan. My business idea is a fiery foods catalog website that will hopefully turn into a store. My problem is getting current marketing information, i.e., industry size, demographics, etc. Is there anyway you could help me out? I’m just wondering if there is a place that …
Blending, Cooking and Packaging Equipment needed
Hello,First, I would like to congratulate you on a great website. Secondly, I am writing to inquire about blending, cooking and packaging equipment that can be used for both dry and wet ingredients. Any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated.Sincerely,Stephen Stephen: Three companies that exhibit with us may be able to help you. They are:Inline Filling Systems, marketing@fillers.com , …