In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes back Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, to discuss the brand’s rapid ascent in the premium pasta sauce category. Eric shares how Carbone scaled from launch to more than 25,000 retail doors in under five years, while maintaining strong velocities and brand integrity.

They explore Carbone’s distribution-first strategy, disciplined approach to innovation, and the importance of product quality in building consumer trust. Eric also provides insights into team building, co-packer management, capital efficiency, and sustainable scaling.

This episode offers valuable lessons for emerging food and beverage brands navigating growth and category disruption.

Don’t miss this valuable episode. Tune in now!

Listen in as they share about:

Carbone Brand Growth
Go-to-Market & Strategy
Product Innovation
Operations & Quality Control
Team & Hiring
Funding & Capital Efficiency
Sales & Retail Relationships
Advice for Early-Stage Brands

Episode Links:
Website: https://carbonefinefood.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-skae-7712b017/

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#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand