Mana Foods had a great week with our partners, friends and industry leaders at PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association. Top 3 takeaways from PLMA: - ??Great momentum in private label (growth is expected to continue) - ?? Value and quality lead. With economic uncertainty, consumers want value. - ?????? Healthy, Better for You continue to trend as consumers look to be there best. Loved seeing our partners! Wayne Bennett Whole Foods Market aVenco Walmart Ahold Delhaize USA Giant Eagle, Inc. Topco Associates LLC Marc Pittenger Katherine Smiley John Shaw #PLMA #PrivateLabel #Grocery
Mana Foods
食品和饮料服务
Austin，TX 180 位关注者
Mana Food Sales & Supply: The intersection of food & people.
关于我们
With over 50+ years of collective industry?experience in the retail space, we have you covered! At Mana, we partner with great brands, manufacturers and innovative companies to grow their business, get in front of retailers to tell your story and navigate the retail process. WHAT WE DO: We serve as an extension of your business to tell your story, facilitate retail introductions, support pitch decks curated for specific retailers, advise on grocery retail strategy and how to position your products, participate in line reviews, navigate RFPs, reporting, and ongoing product management. Mana Foods is all about PEOPLE, PRODUCTS and RELATIONSHIPS. We use this approach to gain you access to the marketplace for innovative and emerging brands and create win-win solutions. We help the best CPG products reach grocery retail, club, convenience and food service providers. If you are interested in collaborating or just want to connect, we'd love to talk!
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https://www.manafoods.us/
Mana Foods的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 食品和饮料服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Austin，TX
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2020
- 领域
- Food、CPG、Sales、Distribution和Consulting
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主要
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US，TX，Austin
Mana Foods员工
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Who’s ready for PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association? The Mana Foods team will be there representing some great emerging brands if you want to chat! At Mana Foods, we support brand growth through our experience as former retail buyers. Our expertise includes brand advisement, lead generation, sales pitch, RFPs, negotiations, relationship management and general merchandising strategies to grow once on shelf. Mana’s top 3 tips for emerging brands? Tell a compelling story with data points, know your financials / trends and articulate how your product differentiates itself. Private Label fun facts: - Last 4 years, annual private label sales have increased +34% - $ and units for private label are at all time highs (20.4%) - PLMA will have 1,200 booths, 60 countries represented and 15,000 retail representatives. - PL Food and Beverage sales are up 10% #retail #PLMA #privatelabel #emergingbrands Katherine Smiley John Shaw Marc Pittenger El Khattary
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Today we honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you to all that has served and continue to serve. Mana Foods is proud to support our Veterans. #VeteransDay #ThankYou
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Mana Foods recently had the privilege of presenting to a group of emerging brands as part of Jeff Church CPG Accelerator program. During our session, we shared valuable insights from a buyer’s perspective, outlines best practices for growth in grocery channels, and discussed common pitfalls that emerging brands often encounter. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the next wave of innovators in the CPG space and help them navigate the challenge of scaling successfully. Were really excited about these emerging brands in the CPG program! El Khattary John Shaw Katherine Smiley Marc Pittenger #grocery #emergingbrands #CPG Check out our top 5 takeaways for brands in grocery: Which ones are most critical?
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All great companies start with creating value for others and a passion for their work. You can’t have a great culture without having great people. For Mana Foods, our people are our biggest asset. Were former buyers that understand retail and relationships. We work hard and play hard! #people #talent #culture
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Fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best Jeff Church! If you are an emerging brand that’s wanting to grow, learn and build your brand, you should seriously consider this program in the future!
I am thrilled to welcome 15 exceptional Founders to our 13-week Accelerator program! These dynamic and hungry entrepreneurs represent the full spectrum of the CPG industry—from established brands looking to scale to early-stage startups brimming with energy and a desire to WIN!??The engagement between founders, my team of experienced CPG leaders, and myself has already far exceeded our expectations. With a cohort this diverse, there’s always a founder who’s been where others are heading, and those yearning to learn from the path yet traveled. Our program is designed not just for growth, but as an opportunity for founders to “pay it forward” and support each other’s journeys. In addition to the Accelerator, each founder has already completed our intensive 3-month CPG Bootcamp, which has equipped them with foundational tools and insights to maximize their Accelerator experience. Our program is structured to provide mentorship, resources, and one-on-one time with me to ensure they have what they need to navigate and thrive in this competitive space. Please checkout these amazing founder and their brands: Leonardo Cotter and Craize Snacks, Erik Rothchild and WheyUp, Ash Ghandehari and HyBurst, Carolyn Hamlet and ōku, Hannah Minardi and Standard Self Care, Lane Matkovich and Nonny Beer, Todd Strauss-Schulson, Abe Schwartz??and tizz, Michael Cressey, Phil Migliarese III and Tatsu Tea, Jonathon Soond and Spark Organics , Deborah Dworkin and Dr. Mushroom, Simon Solis-Cohen and Huxley, Chris Jordan, Jack McCabe and Rechargeable Skincare, Gaby Macias and BRUTAL and @Austin w Austin Wiberg and G/7 Studio. A great big shout out to Bella Tumini and Manoli Kulutbanis for their vision and of course massive heavy lifting! If you’re a CPG founder looking to elevate your business, I encourage you to read on. For more information or to connect, feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn, email me at?[email protected] or find me at CPG Brand Accelerator Looking forward to connecting! CPG Vibes #accelerator #consulting #CPG #FoodandBeverage
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Great list of high performer characteristics. At Mana Foods, great people and culture are a non negotiables. We look for these traits in brands we represent as well as within our leaders. ??
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I’ve hired 90+ high performers in the last 3 years. Here are 8 rare traits I see in every high performer: 1. Grit This one’s a non-negotiable. What is it? ? Ability to persist through obstacles ? Strength to bounce back from failure ? Tenacity to keep pushing, no matter the challenge Hard work is common. Grit is rare. 2. Relentless Resourcefulness Some people find a way no matter how “impossible” it seems. They are innovative problem solvers. They have the conviction that there's always a solution. These are the people we want. They’re like water. They find a path around any obstacle. 3. Optimism Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster. Having optimistic people on your side is a massive mental boost. Optimistic people don't see roadblocks; they see stepping stones to success. Their energy is electrifying and infectious. A must-have when the going gets tough. 4. Constant Learning The ROI on constant learners compounds. In a fast-moving world, learning and adapting is essential. These hires: ? Seek feedback ? Expand their skills ? Stay curious and hungry Train them well, and they'll give you an infinite return on your investment. 5. Not Being an Asshole It might sound simple, but it's vital. I don’t care how smart, hardworking, or optimistic you are. If you don’t: ? Show empathy ? Collaborate well ? Treat others with respect I don’t want you on my team. Period. 6. Fun to Be Around I need people that I like spending time with. Work can be intense. Having people who bring: ? Positive energy ? A sense of humor ? A lightness to the office Makes a world of difference. When we make work feel like play, we're unstoppable. 7. Growth Mindset This one is foundational. I need someone who: ? Embraces challenges as growth opportunities ? Believes abilities and intelligence can be developed People with a growth mindset get obsessed with the process. Not fixated on the outcome. 8. Enjoys Responsibility I need my team to take on responsibility. I don’t want to chase people down. If they: ? Take ownership of their work ? Care about doing a good job We'll perform better. And I’ll have way more breathing room and feel more at ease. — Enjoy this? ?? Repost it to your network and follow Matt Gray for more. Want proven systems for growth? Join our community of 137,000+ subscribers today: https://lnkd.in/eMB4fWuy
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Great list of LinkedIn Top Startups for 2024. Start ups play a vital role across many industries and help transform the landscape. They push the boundaries, serve as innovation hubs, growth opportunities for talent and competition to shake up the norms. There are an estimated 78,000 start ups in the US and statistically the majority will not reach long term success. At Mana Foods, we love working with start ups. We help bridge the gap between great products and getting on shelves. Cheers to all the great ideas and entrepreneurs out there pushing the boundaries!
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For emerging brands looking to grow, your success depends heavily on learning the retail process and getting in front of the right buyers. Walmart’s #WalmartOpenCall is great for emerging brands to get feedback, connect and potentially get on shelves. Even if you don’t get on shelves, the connections and learnings are priceless. Other retailers and industry leaders have similar programs as well to consider (Whole Foods Market #LEAP, UNFI UpNext, Kroger MPearlRock and industry leader Jeff Church is also putting together a great CPG education program called Accelerator). Don’t wait for the perfect timing. Reach out to Mana Foods - we can help! #retail #opencall #emergingbrands #grocery
Hundreds of small business owners from across the U.S. are here in Northwest Arkansas for our 2024 Open Call - and wow, did they bring the energy! Here's a look at the people, the products and the pitches from day 1! #WalmartOpenCall
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Store experience is critical to driving foot traffic, sales and loyalty in modern grocery. ~50% of shoppers believe store experience is important and shop certain retailers for the experience. This is even higher with Gen Z and Millennials. The keys to winning in the future are creating unique experiences through fresh product, assortment mix (including private brands) and convenience while connecting the digital and physical. As foodies, the Mana Foods team loves spending time exploring new stores. Last week, we had the opportunity to tour CENTRALMARKT, H-E-B and Whole Foods Market stores in Austin, Tx. These companies are truly the best! #grocery #retail #foodie #privatebrands #innovation #omnichannel
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