About this episode

The episode features a discussion with C&C 100 Culinary Honorees about building distinctive food brands and the importance of market research.

We sat down with our C&C 100 Culinary Honorees — Kit Keenan, Olivia Lopez, Julianna McIntosh, Becca Millstein and Tini Younger — to talk about what it really takes to build a food brand that stands out, lasts, and actually feels like you. From tinned fish empires to cocktail content that took over the internet, these women are proof that your perspective is your greatest ingredient. In this episode, we cover: • Why market research is the most underrated move in building a food brand • Ho...

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