The Comprehensive Guide to Food Service Granola – Ocean Ranch Organics

The Comprehensive Guide to Food Service Granola

Buying wholesale organic granola for food service and restaurant supply - delicious bowl of organic granola

Food Service/Restaurant Supply Granola

 

Where to buy granola wholesale

Buying granola wholesale is something that many restaurants or cafés want to do, whether it is for snacks, breakfasts, or a garnish. The usual places to wholesale granola and other food supply products include national wholesale food suppliers, local food markets, local creators, and small/organic suppliers.

 

Where to buy organic granola wholesale

Buying organic granola wholesale usually means buying from a smaller supplier that is specifically focused on organic goods. Some larger suppliers may offer organic food, but, for the most part, this is a specialty item. As we will explain further, there are marketing benefits to partnering with a small, local, & organic wholesale supplier! 

 

What are the best granola suppliers for restaurants?

As you will read further on in this guide, there are many options for buying granola for a restaurant. We’re of course eager to share the benefits of working with Ocean Ranch Organics! We believe that organic granola is marketable, healthy, and a great way to build brand loyalty for any restaurant or café.

 

What company wholesales healthy snacks?

Ocean Ranch Organics is one of the companies that sells healthy, organic snacks wholesale! This includes granola along with our oatmeal, seed and nut snacks, and bulk items. Whether these products are part of a larger meal or served alone on the menu, your customers are sure to be happy.

 

Where to find ingredients in restaurant granola?

Many restaurants keep their ingredients list secret when it comes to consumers. Restaurants may be more willing to let people know about general nutrition information, especially allergens. On the business side, any supplier should provide a full list of ingredients as well as certifications for restauranteurs to explore.

 

How do restaurants look for food suppliers?

Making connections with suppliers is key to getting great food at a great price. There are a few options: national wholesale food suppliers, farmers, local food markets, and organic/small suppliers. The bigger, less personal suppliers are cheaper but often the food is not as fresh and the relationship can be impersonal with more hoops to jump through.

 

What do restaurants look for when choosing vendors?

When choosing a vendor, restaurants typically want a balance between ingredients and cost. Some may be willing to pay more for specialized, fresh, local ingredients, while others want the cost savings and large selection of a big supplier. Some restaurants focus on the marketability of small-scale, local, organic ingredients. 

 

What are the pros and cons of organic food suppliers?

Organic food suppliers are environmentally friendly, and often provide fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Organic is certainly marketable to diners, which gives companies a competitive edge. However, organic food does come at a higher cost, and fresh food like produce might have a shorter shelf life.

 

What are private label products?

Private label products are manufactured by one company, for sale under the brand of another. Private label brands are owned or sponsored by the retailer or supplier and made by a contracted manufacturer. You might know these as ‘store brands’ as, in the grocery context, private label products are typically the in-house brand of that store.

 

Why are private label lines from restaurants so popular right now?

With pandemic restrictions, consumers don’t have as many dining options and many are missing familiar restaurant foods. Private label items bring the restaurant home and allow companies a chance to keep their restaurant name familiar in fridges, cabinets, and kitchens everywhere. 

 

How can restaurants benefit from a private label line?

Along with enhancing brand recognition and customer reach, private label lines can help restaurants grow customer loyalty. Even if someone moves away from the area or is just passing through, they can take a piece of the restaurant home with them. 

 

What’s the difference: white label vs. private label

A white label product is a generic product (think ibuprofen versus a brand name like Advil). Private label items have branding and marketing attached. 

 

Is co-packing the same as private label?

Private label means a manufacturer’s product with your label. Co-packing means your product and your label. 

 

How to choose a private label manufacturer

Look for a manufacturer skilled and specialized in your particular type of product. They should be reliable when it comes to delivery and consistency of product and have a strong track record with other customers.

 

What is the importance of images in package design?

As with anything, first impressions matter! The images and design of a package are what will make any product stick out on the shelves. Images can explain more about who the product is created for, how it’s used, and what value it gives to people’s lives. 

Images can be photography or illustration. Photos, including sample photos or images of people using the product, can attract attention and help people see themselves as users of the product. Illustrations are less visually complex and can make it easier to direct attention to specific parts of an image or package. 

 

What is meant by packaging in marketing?

Packaging is what your product comes in, no matter who manufactures it. It is the exterior of the product, as well as the text, colors, images, and other branding used on the packaging. It can even refer to the materials and packaging types, such as boxes versus bags.

 

If you’re interested in purchasing our granola or other products wholesale, feel free to fill out the below form. We will reply to your request as soon as possible!

 

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