Bloomberg Talks Carbone Fine Food CEO Eric Skae Talks Boutique Groceries
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Jan 10, 2025 Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, shares his expertise on the boutique grocery industry. He discusses the evolution of pasta sauces, emphasizing homemade flavor and quality ingredients. Skae elaborates on the meticulous process of ensuring consistency, particularly with Italian tomatoes. He also explores innovative product development, including a new Mediterranean marinara. Lastly, Skae reveals ambitious expansion plans that blend gourmet food with fashion and unique gifts, all while navigating market competition and consumer trends.
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Tasting Every Batch
- Eric Skae tasted every batch of Carbone sauce in the first year.
- He traveled 100,000 miles on United without leaving the country for quality control.
Democratizing Fine Dining
- Carbone Fine Food allows wider access to the Carbone restaurant experience.
- Not everyone can visit the physical locations, but the sauce makes the taste accessible.
Name Recognition
- Leveraging a known name like Carbone significantly boosts a food brand's growth.
- Carbone Fine Food reached 24,000 stores and became the number seven brand in the US quickly.