Dear Dave,I am interested in opening a hot sauce shop in Florida. Please advise what would be the best way to go about this. Should I become a distributor or a wholesaler?Thanks,MonicaMonica:See our articles on retailing in our Industry E-Zine. Distributing, wholesaling, and retailing are all different activities. Some people are able to do all of them. Dave Lutes, of …
Trying to find Cal-Compack
Dear Dave,Years ago I knew of company called Cal-Compack that purveyed chile products in large volume. Is this company still in business? If so, does it have a website, and what is its address?Thanks,ChiliDudeChiliDude:Cal-Compack is now Gilroy Foods. See www.gilroyfoods.com–Dave
Generic Buffalo Wings Sauce Supplier wanted
Dear Dave,I’m from the Philippines and I’m trying to locate a chile sauce manufacturer for a buffalo wings business I’m planning. The Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing sauce looks good but it costs too much. Do you know of any manufacturer that can supply me with generic buffalo wings sauces? Thank you very much and more power to you.–EdEd:Your best option …
Hot Sauce Bottle and Label Suppliers needed
Dear Dave,My companies name is Carm Products, Inc. I am in the business of making hot sauce and other stuff. I would like to sell my hot sauce and need some advice. I also need contact on where I can get labels, bottles cheap? What should I do? and can you help me?Regards,MilcaMilca:Most states do not allow companies to bottle …
Hobby Salsa Maker seeking Jars
Dear Dave,I’ m preparing individual containers of salsa for a church function. Should I use plastic or glass containers and what’s a good site for ordering them? In addition, do you know any manufacturers who could assist with the "canning" process? I’m wearing out my personal assembly line of relatives.Thanks, CarolCarol:You should definitely use glass containers. Most glass manufacturers sell …