@@ManilynGendeve Non-commercial, No. Thanks for note.

@@nickyle1870 Thanks for your note. Happy to help, Nicky.

@@ardizadisnain6194 Thanks for your note. We enjoy assisting our consulting clients and have worked with most major retail channels in US.

@@Jeanguillaume8509 Thank you for the note, Jean.

Great question. There's an outline of work on my site User Guide Importers www.timforrest.com/food-import-into-usa-fda-user-guide/

Thank you for your note! My book "Everyone Has a Recipe" is on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Good luck! I'm not involved in this area of precious metals and we work with principals directly.

@@TimForrestConsulting oh ok.

Thanks for note. Packaging materials must not transfer harmful substances to food. Conduct migration and safety tests to demonstrate compliance with FDA regulations if the materials are truly unique and innovative.

There's no pre-approval process. You must comply with the FDAs requirements.

Thank you.

@@ramstickguy that's funny! My kids would laugh.

Terrific. It's a step in the process to a sale. They either ask for it or they do not. The request is not to make you feel loved or trick you. They have a question or need and the next step is to supply the form. There are many many other issues to navigate after they receive the form. If you have not already built a company sales sheet, take the information requested on the form and build a branded, attractive and informative sell sheet on your product and items.

Thank you, Tim. What steps might exist beyond the new item form, and what would be the normal lead time to hear back?

@@oliverd9262 It depends... size of the account, category, product, and any special situations. For example, for the top supermarket chains in the US, it's generally a year-long process from beginning to end. How many locations does the retailer in question operate or the division size? For example, half of the c-stores in the US are single store locations. They make a decision on the spot. Best of luck! Get my book - Everyone Has a Recipe. It's on my site at timforrest.com

It’s a large retailer with 400+ stores, in the functional beverage category. We had a great pitch earlier this week, they suggested we launch in 45-50 of their trending stores, and then two days later they sent the new item form… thanks for the tips! What do you think, given the above circumstance? They’re well-known, but it wasn’t a category review; rather, a campaign for healthy foods across many categories.

@@oliverd9262 That's great! My comment is not to let one week go by without consistent follow-up and moving each to the next step. I'm guessing you are mapping the 40 locations, selecting the most promising locations for your brand, and building your kick-off communications and consumer action plan.

Thank you for your note.

Thank you for your note.

Thank you for your comment! I love sharing insights here on KZbin, and you’ll find plenty of free tips on the channel. But if you’re really looking to dig in (Costco pun intended), check out my blog at timforrest.com or my book Everyone’s Got a Recipe! It’s packed with specific strategies that go beyond quick videos to help food start-ups make serious headway in retail. I’ll keep dropping free tips here, but if you’re ready for the ‘full recipe’ to launch into Costco or other big-box stores, these resources are a great next step!

Thank you. What products and do Costco members want and need them in large quantities?

Thanks, John!

@@ramonesmith2864 Thanks, Ramone. Our schedule is available on the website.

Thanks for your comment. Learn more about us at timforrest.com and send a note to us there. Regards, Tim

Thank you for your note. Yes, many of our clients are start-up food enterprises. www.timforrest.com/import-food-with-tim-forrest-consulting/

@@gevorgmanukyan5961 Thank you for your email. I'll follow up shortly. Regards, Tim

@@japes2912 Thanks for your note!

Costco operates 8 websites globally in various countries that they opearate. The core values are the same and it's difficult, yet it can be simpler than warehouse locations depending on the product and offer.

Where can I email the list?

Thanks and welcome

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Thank you for your note. We are consultants and helps importers with compliance and documentation and having the necessary information and sales presentations to effectively present and secure orders from US buyers.

You are so welcome!

Yes, all commercial food imports are required to be FDA and other agency compliant. For example, a few of the requirements include: FDA Registration Prior Notice Labeling Requirements When roasted, the cert. mentioned is often not required and I'd need more information. Commercial shipments are denied entry without being compliant for the US food market. Questions or comments, my calendar www.timforrestmarkets.com

If you want to sell in the U.S. market, particularly to Costco or any other retailer, the key is to offer value that resonates with American consumers. In the U.S., value starts with your brand's communication strategy. Retailers and buyers here are not just looking for low prices; they're seeking ways to increase revenue for their companies. A low-price strategy alone won't win over U.S. buyers. Instead, focus on creating new value in areas that matter to consumers. Have you visited a Costco location to understand their business model? It's essential to grasp what drives their success. I recommend reading my book, "Everyone's Got a Recipe!" which provides a detailed guide on how to craft a winning strategy for the U.S. market. You can download a copy at timforrest.com. Best of luck, and remember, simply finding a distributor or sales rep isn’t enough in this competitive market. Success comes from understanding and delivering true value.

@@TimForrestConsulting Thank you for your response . I’ll figure out these things & of course i’ll download your e-book too & in future if i need more help i’ll contact you directly . Thank you

If you want to sell in the U.S. market, particularly to Costco or any other retailer, the key is to offer value that resonates with American consumers. In the U.S., value starts with your brand's communication strategy. Retailers and buyers here are not just looking for low prices; they're seeking ways to increase revenue for their companies. A low-price strategy alone won't win over U.S. buyers. Instead, focus on creating new value in areas that matter to consumers. Have you visited a Costco location to understand their business model? It's essential to grasp what drives their success. I recommend reading my book, "Everyone's Got a Recipe!" which provides a detailed guide on how to craft a winning strategy for the U.S. market. You can download a copy at timforrest.com. Best of luck, and remember, simply finding a distributor or sales rep isn’t enough in this competitive market. Success comes from understanding and delivering true value.

Someone needs to do it! It might as well be me.

Good afternoon Mr Forrest couple days ago I have got subscribed to your KZbin channel it is really great to get some more inside information about local and nationwide grocery companies I would like to talk to you I have visited your website as well can you please share me how can reach out you Thank you

@@daudgafurov6087 Thank you for your note. Yes, please check out my calendar at this link www.timforrestmarkets.com

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You are able to accomplish this withuout owning a facility in the US. There are many locations that will rent you space to store product and go forward. Also, we provide office and agent assistance to comply with rules of having US based personel.

This is not an effective method to sell to Costco.

@@TimForrestConsulting I will like to learn from you if you don’t mind I will be happy to contact you