5 Tips for Starting a Juice Business in 2024
Opening a juice business seems pretty straight forward, but there are some things you need to figure out before everything can be open and operating. After working with hundreds of new juice companies, I have compiled a short list of tips and resources that will keep you from running into many common issues.
7 Best Gluten-Free Bread Brands
In this article, we'll explore the best gluten-free bread brands that are available in supermarkets and online.
The Best Glass Juice Bottles
It's undeniable that drinking fresh cold-pressed juice from a glass bottle tastes better than from a plastic bottle. Why, exactly? It might be mostly a perceived quality difference more than anything else, but there are some actual real advantages to glass, mainly: Glass bottles are fully reusable, meaning they never even have to end up in a recycling bin or garbage can. Glass is insulating. A cold glass bottle of juice will stay cold longer than a plastic bottle. You can even chill the glass bottle before filling to help keep the juice temperature low, which will increase shelf life and color vibrancy. For a further comparison to plastic bottles, check out my other article: Plastic vs glass bottles What to look for when shopping for a premium glass juice bottles: Wide mouth. You want your juice bottle easy to fill and most importantly, easy to clean. Heavy duty. Some glass bottles are made heavier than others. For that reason, the old school "milk bottle" style bottles are great because they were designed to be used many times by the milk customer. Reusable. Glass bottles are quite pricey, but purchased at wholesale quantities the price comes down a lot. Then when you factor in customers returning them for multiple uses, the price starts to come down even more, sometimes even approaching the cost of single use bottles.
How to Make (Affordable) Almond Milk from Almond Butter
Lots of juice bar owners don't realize that you can make super low cost, highly profitable nut milk with the right kind of almond butter. Want to learn how to make almond milk for less than $2.89 / gallon? Keep reading.
How to Source Produce from Distributors
Juice business need to find reliable, affordable source for fruits, vegetables, and other every day items. In this article we go over the basics of finding a distributor, getting discounts, and more.
Juicing vs Blending: Which Is Better? (The Debate is Over)
Let’s talk about a controversial subject. Is Blending Better Than Juicing?
Shelf Life of Cold-Pressed Juice: How Long Does It Last?
How long does cold-pressed juice last? When speaking to clients, we get a lot of these juice shelf life questions. We try not to give a definite answer because the truth is it depends on a lot of factors. In this post I will attempt to explain the basics of what affects shelf life in raw cold-pressed juice.
How Much to Charge for Juice - Pricing Juice Bar Items
How much to charge for your recipes is a very important, and often misunderstood concept. Here's a quick, easy guide here on how to decide what price to charge for each menu item.
Juice Bar Menu Ideas & 5 Tips for Creating Your Own
A well-crafted juice bar menu entices customers, boosts sales, and helps establish your brand's unique identity. Here are my top 5 tips for menu creation.
Frozen Acai Cubes vs Smoothie Packs
When deciding between frozen cubes of acai, or 100g smoothie packs for your smoothie bar, there are pros and cons to each. In this article, we cover the basics.
What is the Best Spirulina Powder?
In this article, Charlie shares what he discovered during his quest to find the best spirulina powder on the market today. He shares his findings and rates each brand of spirulina on a scale of 1 to 10.
How to Increase Juice Bar Profit in 2023 (5 Tricks)
Juice and smoothie bars can be a tough business. Not only do you have the challenges of running a retail business, but you also have the added challenges of running a food and beverage business. If you’re struggling to reach profitability, or want a little extra to take home at the end of the month, here are a few ways that could help. The good news is, these are easy to implement!