The Client
Galerie Candy & Gifts is a gift novelty company that designs unique products. They work closely with food and novelty suppliers to produce custom designs and bundles, often for large national chains. Based in Hebron, KY, the company distributes its products across the country.
The Challenge
A very large national retailer collaborated with Galerie to develop a new line of private label confections. The new line featured several products that were unique to the industry, creating challenges in determining the proper serving size and nutrition information. Food labels were more complicated than most, requiring knowledge of specific FDA regulations and careful attention to detail.
The Solution
Food Consulting Company helped navigate the complexities of multiple confection types and sizes to deliver accurate nutrition and ingredient labels in a timely manner. Their work demonstrated a thorough understanding of methods to determine Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACC) and how it is translated to Nutrition Facts panels. Despite multiple products, sizes and formulas, Food Consulting Company’s label development was systematic and well organized, delighting the company’s labeling department.
The Results
Thanks to Food Consulting Company, the major national chain was pleased with the food labels for their new line of Galerie products. In fact, the national chain requested that Galerie use Food Consulting Company for their future seasonal private label projects and made Food Consulting Company one of the chain’s recommended sources for label compliance support.
Receiving high marks by the customer’s regulatory group not only helped Galerie strengthen relationships with this customer, but also set the foundation for ongoing collaboration. Working with Food Consulting Company has helped Galerie compete for incremental business with other major customers, growing the company’s seasonal and year-round sales.
“Food Consulting Company’s support allowed us to meet our delivery commitments to a major national customer, increase sales, and keep everybody happy! I appreciate the professionalism and knowledge they have extended to Galerie over the years that we have done business. Thank you!”
— F. Stu Battles, Label Compliance Manager, Galerie
