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Expertise
Economic and statistical questions about all aspects of the U.S. Food industry and the food processors that supply them. Please, no questions about "How do I start a business that...?"
Experience in the area
Employment history: Fifteen years experience with The Food Institute, Elmwood Park, NJ. Currently VP eMedia at Forbes Advertising & Marketing Group, Inc.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Deborah | 02/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim - I will give them ..... |
| santosh | 07/28/11 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Wayne | 02/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I was hoping that answers pertinant to ..... |
| Hank | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim. |
| Mike | 03/27/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very helpfull |
Recent Answers from Jim Gawley
2012-02-07 Copackers NorCal:
Hi Deborah, I did find one doing a quick search - American Natural & Organic Spices, Inc. 30508 Union City Boulevard, P. O. Box 7 Union City, CA 94587 510-477-4787; Fax: 510-477-0807 email:info@spicely
2010-02-24 galvanized food containers:
Hi Wayne, I am not sure of the rules in Canada, but in the U.S. there are prohibitions with acidic food coming in contact with galvanized cans and utensils. Here are some citations - http://www
2009-12-30 New products for chain restaurants:
Hi Dan, I would try the Foodservice Sales and Marketing Association http://www.fsmaonline.com/home.cfm?refr=index or Chain Store Guides has a very detailed directory of the executive staff members of
2009-10-30 FDA Regs for Pizza Box:
Hi Hank, This is beyond my area of expertise. I would try the Foodservice Packaging Institute http://www.fpi.org. I also worked with a DC law firm, OF&W, for many years while I was with the Food Institute
2009-03-22 BBQ Sauce bottler:
Jeff, The Food & Beverage Marketplace would be a good place to start - http://www.foodmp.com/ You could also try calling the private label manufacturer's assoc - http://www.plma.com/ I am not
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