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.
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.
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.
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.
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.