Quick Summary:
- Tariffs are shaking up global ingredient sourcing, especially for brands that rely on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada.
- Clean-label and private-label brands face pressure to balance product integrity with cost control.
- Eran outlines five strategies for clean-label brands and five more for private-label brands to protect margins while maintaining quality.
- He encourages local sourcing, technology adoption, and consumer transparency as long-term resilience tactics.
- The article reflects over a decade of hands-on experience in wholesale importing in the US and the complexities behind retail ready formulations.
Thank You, Forbes!
We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Eran Mizrahi, has been featured once again in Forbes, offering practical insights for food brands looking to stay competitive amid rising ingredient costs in 2025.
What the Article Covers
In How To Protect Your Brand From Rising Ingredient Costs In 2025, Eran unpacks the ripple effects of U.S. tariff increases on key imports — from garlic and ginger to canola oil and avocados — and what this means for ingredient buyers across the country. With clean-label and private-label brands under pressure to maintain both quality and affordability, he shares ten actionable tips based on our sourcing and logistics expertise.
Here are two standout quotes from Eran:
“Don’t put all your eggs in one (import) basket. Explore alternative sourcing regions to reduce reliance on tariff-heavy markets.”
“In my experience, today’s consumers value honesty. Inform them about rising costs and how your brand is working to champion quality assurance and value.”
Whether you’re a startup scaling your first retail-ready formulation or an established player navigating wholesale importing in the US, Eran’s advice is a timely guide for the road ahead.
Want to Learn More?
Explore more insights from Eran in our Forbes articles section. These two articles take a deeper dive into sourcing strategy and building resilient supply chains.
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Thanks again to Forbes for the spotlight, and to our readers for trusting us as your partner in smarter, more resilient sourcing.
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