SUCCESS STORIES & ARTICLES

TO MOTIVATE YOU

Meet the ambitious entrepreneurs who found success with the Craft Food Classroom
and the support of the Central Kitchen community.

And find the resources you need to get started in the craft food industry!

Success Stories: Ethan Holmes

A young man’s dream of creating a better-tasting product has paved the way to big-time success.

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Success Stories: Clark Pope

This inspired caterer shared his craft cocktail mixes at backyard BBQs before landing major shelf space.

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4 Things to Look for in a Food Business Course

If you want to turn your passion into a profession, look no further than the online food business courses offered by Central Kitchen.

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How to Fit a Craft Food Accelerator Program Into Your Schedule

Check yourself (and your schedule) before you take the next step in this amazing journey.

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How to Start Your Own Successful Food Business

Use our Food Business Checklist to make sure you cover the basics of starting a food business.

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Ready to Join a Business Incubator? 4 Tips from Foodpreneurs Like You

Starting a business is scary. Here’s some extra motivation and inspiration straight from fellow foodpreneurs. 

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4 Undeniable Signs You’re Ready for a Food Entrepreneur Program

Look for these signs that you’re ready for a craft food entrepreneur program.

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Success Stories: Popcorn Pam

If you’re questioning the next step in your food business journey, let this foodpreneur’s perspective help.

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Success Stories: Clark Pope

If you’re questioning the next step in your food business journey, let this foodpreneur’s perspective help.

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Success Stories: The Vegan Doughnut Company

If you’re questioning the next step in your food business journey, let this foodpreneur’s perspective help.

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Selling Your Craft Food Product on Amazon

Thinking of Selling Craft Food on Amazon? In this interview you will get a brief walkthrough of how PUR Spices owner Sonya Patel bypassed traditional channels by taking her brand directly to Amazon.

The Four P’s of the Retailer Pitch

Learn how to pitch to retailers from an industry pro. Kim Heinen, manager at Heinen’s Grocery Store, discusses the 4 most important aspects to making a successful product pitch.

Success Stories: Guardian Cold Brew

This inspired caterer shared his craft cocktail mixes at backyard BBQs before landing major shelf space.

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Success Stories: Wonderlab’s Doozy Pots

This food entrepreneur became inspired by the environmental and nutritional benefits of replacing conventional dairy with plants such as hemp, so she created this frozen treat made from earth-friendly ingredients.

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Success Stories: Killik Hot Sauce Co.

After his father’s death from a heart attack, this food entrepreneur was determined to change his diet. Learn how he cut down his sodium by creating a fermented, 1% sodium hot sauce.

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Success Stories: Health Junkie

Learn how a former NASA engineer took a leap into holistic health by creating a healthy, immune-friendly Elderberry Sauce product.

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Success Stories: Gourmet Firehouse Salsa

Inspired by hot sauce and salsa available at the Firehouse where he worked previously, this man was ready to take on a new challenge.

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Success Stories: Bold Pickins

Learn how two lifelong friends who worked full-time jobs started a side business selling fermented pickles.

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Success Stories: PUR Spices

Learn how a food-loving mom created high-quality sauces and spices of international flavor for her children with food allergies.

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