There's always more we don't know, and the ability to constantly be learning is one of the more distracting aspects of the internet. This week, we've assembled some very quality reads, which are worth perusing regardless of what sort of food business you're running. We're talking DTC-vs-retail, $10 pints of ice cream, fonts, and a design build guide that will knock your socks off. Enjoy!
Here's a rundown:
Method and Olly co-founder Eric Ryan: ‘It’s very hard to build a profitable brand online’ (Digiday)
Though it seems that all the attention is on those shiny DTC brands these days, not everyone is impressed. Is a traditional retail method the true key to success? The co-founder of Olly, that vitamin brand in every Target store, thinks so. Read on for his valuable take on the DTC-versus-retail debate.
We All Scream (Eater)
When did ice cream become $10? We ask ourselves that a lot, too. This Eater piece takes us through the history of rich, artisanal ice cream, with its high ingredient quality and funky flavors. Get insight into what makes the top premium ice cream companies work so well.
Why funky ’70s-style fonts are popping up on brands like Chobani and Glossier (Vox)
If you're not a design nerd, this is not going to thrill you. But if you are, or if you've just been wondering why Chobani looks so different lately, this Vox article is a delight. Long live the '70s, with its back-to-the-land sensibilities and earth tones!
Bonus: This Design/Build Guide, made for the city of Detroit but with lessons that apply everywhere, is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about a first-time brick-and-mortar.
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There's always more we don't know, and the ability to constantly be learning is one of the more distracting aspects of the internet. This week, we've assembled some very quality reads, which are worth perusing regardless of what sort of food business you're running. We're talking DTC-vs-retail, $10 pints of ice cream, fonts, and a design build guide that will knock your socks off. Enjoy!
Here's a rundown:
Method and Olly co-founder Eric Ryan: ‘It’s very hard to build a profitable brand online’ (Digiday)
Though it seems that all the attention is on those shiny DTC brands these days, not everyone is impressed. Is a traditional retail method the true key to success? The co-founder of Olly, that vitamin brand in every Target store, thinks so. Read on for his valuable take on the DTC-versus-retail debate.
We All Scream (Eater)
When did ice cream become $10? We ask ourselves that a lot, too. This Eater piece takes us through the history of rich, artisanal ice cream, with its high ingredient quality and funky flavors. Get insight into what makes the top premium ice cream companies work so well.
Why funky ’70s-style fonts are popping up on brands like Chobani and Glossier (Vox)
If you're not a design nerd, this is not going to thrill you. But if you are, or if you've just been wondering why Chobani looks so different lately, this Vox article is a delight. Long live the '70s, with its back-to-the-land sensibilities and earth tones!
Bonus: This Design/Build Guide, made for the city of Detroit but with lessons that apply everywhere, is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about a first-time brick-and-mortar.
Our newsletter subscribers get our Reading Roundup delivered right to their inbox. Join them!
There's always more we don't know, and the ability to constantly be learning is one of the more distracting aspects of the internet. This week, we've assembled some very quality reads, which are worth perusing regardless of what sort of food business you're running. We're talking DTC-vs-retail, $10 pints of ice cream, fonts, and a design build guide that will knock your socks off. Enjoy!
Here's a rundown:
Method and Olly co-founder Eric Ryan: ‘It’s very hard to build a profitable brand online’ (Digiday)
Though it seems that all the attention is on those shiny DTC brands these days, not everyone is impressed. Is a traditional retail method the true key to success? The co-founder of Olly, that vitamin brand in every Target store, thinks so. Read on for his valuable take on the DTC-versus-retail debate.
We All Scream (Eater)
When did ice cream become $10? We ask ourselves that a lot, too. This Eater piece takes us through the history of rich, artisanal ice cream, with its high ingredient quality and funky flavors. Get insight into what makes the top premium ice cream companies work so well.
Why funky ’70s-style fonts are popping up on brands like Chobani and Glossier (Vox)
If you're not a design nerd, this is not going to thrill you. But if you are, or if you've just been wondering why Chobani looks so different lately, this Vox article is a delight. Long live the '70s, with its back-to-the-land sensibilities and earth tones!
Bonus: This Design/Build Guide, made for the city of Detroit but with lessons that apply everywhere, is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about a first-time brick-and-mortar.
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