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#141 Commercial Kitchens 101: Mott Smith, Amped Kitchens

The Startup CPG Podcast · 7 May 2024 · 1h 05m · Episode 36

What this episode covers

Mott Smith, co-founder of Amped Kitchens, explains how their production-oriented commercial kitchens in Los Angeles and Chicago serve CPG brands between pre-revenue and $5 million in annual revenue. He contrasts this model with co-manufacturers, highlighting the control, flexibility, and lower risk of wasted inventory that commercial kitchens offer for brands with specialized processes, unique packaging, or functional ingredients. Smith details the facility's capabilities, including support for various certifications like USDA and SQF, and discusses the operational challenges of staffing and equipment selection. The episode concludes with Smith's thesis on the decline of ghost kitchens and the rise of delivery-optimized food halls as the future of regional food distribution.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Amped Kitchens, Keto Farms, Zab's Hot Sauce, Beyond Meat, Fourth and Heart, Must Love, Kitchentown, Kitchen United, Revolving Kitchens, Kanpai Foods
Also
The Kitchen Door

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