By partnering with other local food businesses, you provide customers with a convenient “one-stop shopping experience.” In turn, this increases the average order size and fosters loyal relationships with your community.
3 reasons to introduce items from other local food businesses:
☀️Add product categories that you don’t currently grow or have supply – including flowers, bread, coffee, and jams & spreads.
☀️Extend your season – By partnering with food hubs or farms in adjacent regions, you may be able to offer strawberries sooner or extend the cherry season longer.
☀️Increase supply – If your farm or hub doesn’t have enough supply to fulfill consistent orders from a local school, adding supply can sometimes help fill production gaps.