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mcasey_gl

30 karma · joined November 7, 2021

Co-founder at GhostLabel.io | Food and agriculture expert | International traveler | Humanitarian assistance practitioner | Data wrangler extraordinaire
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mcasey_gl··on Unicef Venture Fund for Health, Nutrition and Mental Health/Psychosocial Support
UNICEF is offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children.
mcasey_gl··on Custom Food and Beverage Manufacturing – GhostLabel Shopify App
I’m excited to share that GhostLabel has officially launched our Shopify App! Shopify users now have access to our network of coffee and tea manufacturers, project management tools—as well as our automated warehousing and drop-shipping services.
mcasey_gl··on Future Food-Tech 2024 San Francisco Conference
Curious if anyone has attended? Is it worth the money?
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Do you think they identify the "messy" or "hidden" "middle" of the food system well?
mcasey_gl··on The FNHIC is investing $2.5B in the food, nutrition and health space
The Food, Nutrition & Health Investor Coalition (FNHIC) was established to convene investors around shared interest in the connection between food technology and human health. In connection with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and established by investors for investors, the FHNIC connects agtech, foodtech, healthcare, biotech, pharma, and generalist firms and executives for meaningful exchange.
mcasey_gl··on The FNHIC is investing $2.5B in the food, nutrition and health space
The Food, Nutrition & Health Investor Coalition (FNHIC) was established to convene investors around shared interest in the connection between food technology and human health. In connection with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and established by investors for investors, the FHNIC connects agtech, foodtech, healthcare, biotech, pharma, and generalist firms and executives for meaningful exchange.
mcasey_gl··on [dead]
Curious about how to start your own line of coffee? Check out our blog on private label coffee - GhostLabel also supports entrepreneurs making all varieties of coffee products with our nationwide network of manufacturers and roasters.
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
To elaborate - it really depends on the type of coffee. Some people really like the cheaper robusta - some people like a 2nd wave arabica blend - some people want that very expensive 3rd wave coffee where you know the story of the farmer and his family. You choose what type and quality of coffee you want to have made and we will find someone in our manufacturer network to make it for you.
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
Yes - if I am understanding you correctly - your manufacturer can create an account on our platform and find jobs.
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
Thank you!
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
Thank you for the feedback! You have complete control over what your product looks and tastes like. Sign up is free! You only pay when your product is made and delivered.
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
Thanks for the feedback! You certainly can google co-packers and call them yourself - however, we make it a whole lot easier for everyone involved - we take care of food safety paperwork, verify manufacturers, allow you to compare copacker offers, provide a systematic way of communicating what you are making, and allow you to make payments online--among several other services.

I would say that no part of launching a new food or beverage product is easy, including contract manufacturing. We have heard too many horror stories of shady co-packers running away with peoples money, or faking their paperwork, or just being disorganized. We will be building more tools and partnering with other businesses to help brands with the other aspects of launching a new food brand - this is only the start.

mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
There are some photos of unlabeled products when you select a specific product to design, however you will need to provide your own label design to the manufacturer (although some can help with this as well).

Our service should actually lower the costs of food products you see in the market, as we have transparent pricing and the ability to quickly evaluate different manufacturers in terms of quality, price, location, and experience.

mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Start your own coffee product line
You can get whatever coffee quality you want.
mcasey_gl··on Show HN: GhostLabel – Make Your Own Bottled Water Label
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, you need to make an account to contract the manufacture of a product with us. GhostLabel is used to contract the manufacture of food & beverage products ready to be sold in a store.