Six months in a leaky boat- October Newsletter

Six months in business and luckily this boat has no leaks and a well-oiled propeller making it easy to move forward. I have loved helping new companies get afloat and am going to enjoy watching them grow over the next few years.

I am hoping to get some time to visit some of the old faces I haven't yet managed to catch up with. If you are in Christchurch, Dunedin, Blenheim or anywhere in between and want to make an appointment for me to pop in, give me a call on 03 390 0190 or email me [email protected].

I love hearing from suppliers and keeping up to date with who is supplying what, so suppliers come and see me so I can pass your info on.

Keep up to date with what’s happening in the food industry through my newsletters. I will be running promotions throughout the year, keep your eyes peeled for these.
 
COURSES- If you are keen to go on these register now as time is running out especially for the Marketing Course, I have registered for this today! If you aren't in Christchurch check out the website https://nzifst-fit.arlo.co/ as these are run throughout NZ.

1. MARKETING- NZIFST are running a marketing course on the 31st October 2014 please see this link to learn more and register, I hope to see you there https://nzifst-fit.arlo.co/courses/20-learn-to-talk-marketing-speak-and-walk-the-talk
2. PRODUCT RECALL - Another course that is coming up in November this would be ideal for anyone in charge of a food safety program that should be running mock recalls once a year, why not learn from the experts hopefully you wont ever have to run a real one. Follow the link to find out more and register https://nzifst-fit.arlo.co/courses/23-weathering-the-product-recall-storm
3. ALLERGENS- Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Sesame and Peanuts do you have any of these at your factory or have you just had a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. To find out more about managing allergens, this course will be the one for you. https://nzifst-fit.arlo.co/courses/2-toolkit-for-managing-allergens-in-your-food-manufacturing-operation

SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL- Let me help you make some profits.

1. SUPPLIERS- If you are a small manufacturer supplying the markets, Pak n Save is not the place to buy ingredients, email me [email protected] or give me a call 03 390 0190 and I will put you in touch with the best ingredient suppliers for your business type.
2. GLASS PACKAGING- Do you know there is more than one supplier of glass jars in NZ. If you want to shop around and get a better price on your packaging send me an email [email protected] and I can let you know a couple of alternative suppliers to talk with.
3. COPACKING- If you have a good manufacturing operation with a food safety program and would be happy to co pack other companies products let me know. I am happy to send suitable clients your way.

EMPLOYMENT
  Lately I have had some enquiries around employment. If you are looking for staff or alternatively are looking for a new role let me know as I may be able to recommend some options.

LASTLY
Welcome to all those that are new to my newsletters especially those of you I met at the Ohoka Market this morning. This is my third newsletter so if you have missed any and want to find out some more tips jump onto my website and click on archives under the news page http://www.themobilefoodscientist.co.nz/news

I look forward to hearing your voices again and looking at ways I can work with you to make your company even more successful than it already is.