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About Jim Gawley
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Economic and statistical questions about all aspects of the U.S. Food industry and the food processors that supply them. Please, no questions about "How do I start a business that...?"

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Employment history: Fifteen years experience with The Food Institute, Elmwood Park, NJ. Currently VP eMedia at Forbes Advertising & Marketing Group, Inc.
 
   

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Food Packing/Distribution - Food labels


Expert: Jim Gawley - 1/13/2005

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Hello, Jim,
First, thanks for your time and assistance.

My main concern is the nutrition/ingredient label on a food product I want to distribute/sell. How do I get the ingredients analized/broken down to show it's nutritional value? What about preservatives? Also, how do I introduce my father's product to our local grocery chain? I live in Texas. Thanks again!


Answer
Hi,
You would need to hire a company to do that. I just met one at a trade show - see http://www.intertek-cb.com/newsitetest/news/Foodtestlabel19012004.shtml

I am sure there are others and I am not endorsing this one. I have never known anyone who has used them.

I can't help with introducing it to the local chain. You may want to contact some food brokers in your area.

There is also a very inexpensive book that may help you with the launch - http://www.stagnito.com/book1.php

Good Luck,
Jim  

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