Practical Advice on Building a Food Business: Innovation, Investment and Cash Flow with Jennifer Barney

Practical Advice on Building a Food Business: Innovation, Investment and Cash Flow with Jennifer Barney

February 26, 2026 · 1h 1m

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Jennifer Barney shares her journey from making almond butter to becoming a CPG startup advisor, discussing key challenges and insights in building a food business.

Jennifer Barney shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom making almond butter to becoming a CPG startup advisor. She discusses the challenges of starting her almond butter business, the importance of understanding cash flow, and the role of social media in marketing. Jennifer emphasizes the need for founders to be coachable and to build relationships in the food industry. She also provides valuable insights on navigating retail distribution and the evolving landscape of food marketing. The Business of Food on substack and subscribe to her newsletter or connect on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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