Small Business Articles
Winners’ Customizable Press Release
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on October 20, 2010
[INSERT COMPANY] WINS [# OF AWARDS OR DESCRIPTION IF SINGLE AWARD] AT WORLD’S MOST COMPETITIVE FIERY FOODS CONTEST 2012 Scovie Awards Honors Best Spicy & Savory Food Products For Immediate Release – November 2, 2011 Contact: [Name], [Company] | [Phone & Email] [Insert City, State] – The 2012 Scovie Awards judging panel of top culinary [...]
It’s A Tie: Report on the 2011 Scovie Judging
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on October 19, 2010
By Dave DeWitt Photo by Lois Manno A record number of judges showed up for our fifteenth annual Scovie Awards judging on October 4, 2010 at the County Line Restaurant in Albuquerque. More than 100 food industry professionals—plus foodie media people—crowded into two sessions with six tables each and tasted about 650 products. This means [...]
Chile Collaboration: A Recipe for Success
Posted by admin in general, marketing, Publicity, Running Your Business on July 12, 2010
CaJohns from Columbus Partners to Promote the Pungent and Powerful Pepper by Cody Badaracca All alliteration aside, CaJohns Fiery Foods out of Columbus, Ohio has been doing some deal making in the world of hot food. The company is nationally recognized for its vast catalog of sauces, salsas, and rubs and has won multiple awards [...]
Scovie Award Entry FAQs:
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on July 1, 2010
1. What makes the Scovie Awards different from other food competitions? They are specifically targeted to the Fiery Foods & BBQ industry and thus are focused—your win will not be lost in the shuffle. 2. I’ve already won Scovie Awards. Why should I keep entering? A Scovie Award that’s several years old won’t have the [...]
Some Lessons I’ve Learned in the Fiery Foods Biz
Posted by admin in manufacturing, Web Sites on January 2, 2010
Fiery foods entrepreneur Harald Zoschke gives advice to other fiery foods entrepreneurs.
Product Placement Marketing for Your Product
Posted by admin in Sales on December 28, 2009
These buyers told us the best way to approach them with product, follow up on your query, and improve the chances of getting your stuff on the shelves.
Results of the Manufacturer Survey
Posted by admin in manufacturing on December 28, 2009
In late 2005, the Fiery Foods & Barbecue SuperSite ran a month-long survey to receive a snapshot of manufacturers and the market for chile peppers and their sources.
The Real Story of Judging the Scovie Awards
Posted by admin in Judging on December 28, 2009
By Larry W. Greenly It’s like a gathering of wildebeest arriving for their annual migration, pawing the ground and excited about the experience that lies ahead. On the first Monday of October, about 50 Scovie Award morning judges converge upon the County Line BBQ, a barbecue restaurant in the shadow of the Sandia Mountains on [...]
Product Insurance to Insure the Success of Your Food Business
Posted by admin in manufacturing on December 28, 2009
A summary of why manufacturing companies need insurance.
Safe Hot Sauce Manufacturing Practices
Posted by admin in manufacturing on December 28, 2009
So you just “invented” the world’s finest hot sauce. That’s great. Whether you plan on going commercial or just cook up a mini-batch for your friends and family, it is important to play it safe.