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Community Retail Facilitates Access to Markets for Emerging Makers

Launch With Co-retail

Community retail (or co-retail) enables emerging food producers to launch and test their products on the shelves at Seasoned Specialty Food Market, a social benefit retailer and partner. This supportive environment provides retail training & services for the maker, while giving 100% of sales proceeds back to them. 

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Co-Retail Services & Benefits

Products from diverse food manufacturers and processors are reviewed and selected by Seasoned Specialty Food Market - based on readiness. Selected participants must hold the required state food license(s).  Examples of benefits include: year-round shelf space with dedicated staff; 100% of proceeds from the sale of your product(s); co-branding and product promotions and more. 


Co-retail is offered free of charge to the selected participants for a 12- 18 month period. Terms and conditions of sales and distribution are determined and administered by our retail partner, Seasoned Specialty Food Market.

MORE ABOUT READINESS FOR CO-RETAIL

MN Department of Agri. (MDA) Licensed

Products from Underrepresented Makers

Products from Underrepresented Makers

Selected businesses must be licensed by the MDA and/or the relevant state-agency,  to make and sell food through stores and must have a product that is labeled & packaged- ready for the CPG market.

Products from Underrepresented Makers

Products from Underrepresented Makers

Products from Underrepresented Makers

All products from interested applicants will be reviewed. However  due to capacity, priority is given to products and businesses of color, and/or women-owned food businesses.

The Story Behind the Maker & Product

Products from Underrepresented Makers

The Story Behind the Maker & Product

We want to know the story behind the business - the maker, the product, in particular, their journey, experiences and what the goals are for the business in the immediate as well as long term.


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