________________________________________________ Carbliss careful not to negatively impact these relationships . If we need to introduce a new supplier to ensure some redundancy , we make sure the business with our existing partner is protected first . This approach also means being honest with each other . If we encounter a problem , we are very honest about what we need from that partner to move forward . We know our partners will deliver , so if we encounter a problem , we communicate openly and work to improve the areas that need it . You can ’ t ask for more than that .”
Adam goes on : “ A good example of how this relationship works for both of us occurred last year , when we needed to increase production . I offered an extra dollar on each case , and his response was ‘ that ’ s brilliant ’, and on the condition that it goes to the people making it , not to the business ’. A lot of companies would have just put that towards the bottom line , but we were able to give bonuses and merch to the whole team of people working on the plant floor .
“ I ’ d like to give a special thanks to many of our current partners . At the very beginning we needed a way to formulate our product for scale from what we were making in our home kitchen . Sovereign Flavors has been there from inception and now leads us through innovation . Sovereign has grown with us and continues to be a vital part of our business process to bring current and new products to market .
“ Every product created uses natural colors that are provided by Sensient Colors . It has taken a lot of learning to utilize these properly in markets and it ’ s been sensational to have partners that are prepared to grow with us and be an advocate for natural color in this space .
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