Starting a food business can be scary, but it’s one of the most fun and rewarding ways to make a living. If you’re dreaming up a small food business, read on. Here are the top reasons why entrepreneurs are drawn to the industry – and why you shouldn’t wait any longer to join them. #1 […]
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ICYMI: Workshop on How to Sell at Pop-ups & Farmers Markets
Did you miss our January workshop? Every winter, we host a lively panel discussion where the pros explain what it takes to sell artisanal food at farmers markets, pop-ups, and events. This year – our fifth – Dawn Estrada of Cake Jars and Rashida Sawyer of Shi’s Cakes & Things shared their experience vending at […]
We’re Grateful for Small Business
With Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday coming up, we’re taking a minute to salute food entrepreneurs everywhere, but especially those who cook at Garden State Kitchen. As a small business ourselves, we get it. We take pride in this community and the incredible food produced 24/7 in our six kitchens. Check out the goods from a […]
Former Pop Star Finds the Sweet Spot in the Kitchen
Meet April Harris, founder and owner of Keeping You Sweet. April joined Garden State Kitchen when she suddenly lost access to the commercial kitchen where she was making her vegan and gluten-free desserts. Losing production space is never great, but when you wholesale to Whole Foods Market, you need an immediate solution. We hear this […]