About the Fine Foods Group
The Fine Foods Group (FFG) is a professional networking organization for natural, specialty and artisan food entrepreneurs based in Southern California.
Its focus is on creating a productive networking and acceleration environment in which its 690+ member companies can share best practices and contacts in the industry and benefit from other members’ insights on issues facing their businesses.
In addition to this site, the group has in-person meetings and educational sessions every month. Frequently, industry professionals are invited to speak to the group.
To apply for free membership, click on the "Sign Up" link above. All membership requests are considered. However, only legitimate food industry professionals are accepted.
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Product Devlopment Food Scientist 2 Replies
Hi,Can anyone recommend a food scientist that specializes in product development?Thanks for the help.All the best,DavidContinue
Started by David Czinn in Manufacturing. Last reply by Ann Hickey 5 hours ago.
Beverage Broker
Does anyone have any name of companies or individuals who are seasoned beverage brokers? My facility is located in the San Diego Area. My product is Anne's Kombucha Tea.I get a number of young people eager to broker for me but unfortunately they…Continue
Tags: Sales, Beverage, Firms, Brokerage, Broker
Started by Anne M. Smith in Brokerage & Sales 5 hours ago.
Pepper Supplier
Can anyone recommend a pepper grower/supplier. We're looking for Jalapenos, Habaneros and Serranos, either whole and fresh or chopped and frozen to our specs. Thanks!Lee ManningContinue
Tags: Serrano, Habanero, Jalapeno
Started by Lee Manning in Formulation & Ingredients May 14.
Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Puree Company 1 Reply
Hi,Can anyone recommend a wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Puree Company? I'm looking to purchase large quantities in bulk. Thanks for all of the help.All the best,David CzinnContinue
Started by David Czinn in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Last reply by Michel Algazi May 6.
co-packer 8 Replies
In need of a co-packer, preferable in the Los Angeles area! Continue
Tags: manufacturer, co-packer, baker
Started by Felice Richter in Manufacturing. Last reply by Shannon Carpenter May 6.
Co-Packer in Los Angeles, Ventura, or Santa Barbara County? 3 Replies
I am looking around for a co-packer who is Organic, Kosher, Gluten-free and can do dry and wet products, like sugar, flour, and syrup. Any recommendations?Continue
Tags: angeles, santa, barbara, counties, los
Started by SaraJean Cameranesi in Packaging & Labeling. Last reply by SaraJean Cameranesi May 4.
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As If Bankruptcy Wasn't Bad Enough
In 2009, the Peanut Corp. of America was driven into bankruptcy after it shipped salmonella contaminated peanut paste for use in foods such as crackers, cookie dough, granola bars, etc. More than 200 manufacturers were affected by the recall, more than 700 people reportedly got sick and at least nine died.
Now, the Department of Justice has indicted four senior company officials in a 76 count criminal indictment for knowingly shipping adulterated product, forging test…
ContinuePosted by Matthew I. Kaplan on February 22, 2013 at 2:31pm
FDA Uses New FSMA Powers For the First Time - Suspends Food Company Operations
The story about the salmonella contaminated organic peanut butter sold by Sunland, Inc. at Trader Joe's is an old one, with the peanut butter having sickened more than forty people in 2010.
But today, there was interesting news about this case as the United States Food and Drug Administration, for the first time, exercised new powers granted under the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 and suspended Sunland's operations by revoking its registration. While the need for compliance…
ContinuePosted by Matthew I. Kaplan on November 26, 2012 at 4:56pm
Quickbooks Tip - Five Minutes Books
This month, Bruce Andersen of BTA Consulting and Training, once again gives us some advice on leveraging Quickbooks'…
Posted by Michel Algazi on October 6, 2012 at 5:00pm
Cottage Foods Bill Passes Legislature, Awaiting Governor's Signature to Allow Sale of Home Goods
Here's a link to the article that states that AB 1616 passed the legislature today: http://laist.com/2012/08/31/cottage_food_bill_passes_legislatur.php . Let's get our letters in to Gov. Brown!
Posted by Alyssa Boyle on September 5, 2012 at 4:00pm
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UNFI WEST Winter Holiday Tabletop Show
June 5, 2013 to June 6, 2013 – Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
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Whole Foods Market Local 102
June 8, 2013 from 9am to 11:30am – Whole Foods Market Glendale
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Workshop: Quickbooks 2013 & Best Accounting Practices for Small and Medium-sized Food Businesses
June 13, 2013 from 9am to 4pm – NextSpace Coworking - Los Angeles
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Fine Foods Group - Branding and Packaging Workshop
June 18, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm – Training room at the offices of Green Hasson & Janks LLP
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