Brand Strategy for Food & Protein Companies

I help food brands identify what makes them different, communicate it clearly, and create stronger connections with customers.

Why Food Rise Marketing?

From Production to Purchase

Most food marketers work from the consumer back. I've spent more than 20 years working across the food system—from production and processing to retail and consumer marketing.

That experience helps me see opportunities and challenges that others often miss.

The problem usually isn't your product. It's that the people who should care about it don't know why they should.

I help food brands identify what makes them different, communicate it clearly, and create stronger connections with customers.

How I Help

Brand Audit & Assessment

A structured review of your brand, messaging, packaging, and customer experience.

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Clarify what makes your brand different and how it should compete.

Packaging Strategy & Development

Build packaging that works on shelf and supports conversations with buyers.

Brand Messaging & Storytelling

Create messaging customers understand and remember.

Previously held marketing roles:

WHOLE FOODS MARKET • CARGILL • CHAROLAIS ASSN.

Worked with major retailers and brands including:

WALMART • SAM'S CLUB • MCCORMICK SPICES • KROGER • BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS • GORDON FOOD SERVICE

Founder Led Food Clients Include:

What People Are Saying

“We hired David right away. He quickly learned our brand values, brand voice, and quickly put together a plan that we implemented.”

— Rev Ciancio, Single Platform

“I get real, true value from my conversations with David. When I come with questions, he provides thoughtful advice from a professional perspective, and he’s also willing to research to find answers for me.”

— Bridget Meagher, Catbird Craft Sauce Founder

“David took our social media to the next level… He truly understands the food industry and the customers we are trying to reach. ”

— Melissa Reed, Hildebrand Farms Dairy

Get in touch.

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