Jun 11, 2025
Learn how to sell food online, with expert advice on navigating food law, maximizing your marketing dollars, and building a mouth-watering brand.
When Bob McClure was ready to level up his family business, McClure’s Pickles, he found shared commercial space in a tofu factory. The healthy bacteria in the air—caused by the fermentation process of the soybeans—ruined his entire first batch of pickles.
While every industry comes with complications, food businesses often face unique challenges. There’s an increased risk of legal consequences, the delicate dance of inventory and expiry dates, and a volatile supply chain that can be affected by anything from weather to airborne bacteria.
For many, however, there's nothing more fulfilling than making great food and feeding people. If you’re ready to take on the challenge and realize your dream of starting a food business, you’re in the right place.