Artisan Food Ecommerce: How Cutter & Squidge Achieved 500% Growth Through Shopify, Branding and Operational Scale

Emily and Annabelle, founders of Cutter & Squidge, reveal how they scaled their artisan food business by 500% in just 12 months while maintaining product quality, customer loyalty, and brand integrity!

Emily and Annabelle (Founders, Cutter & Squidge) share the growth strategies, operational systems, and ecommerce decisions that helped transform a small handmade brownie business into a nationally recognised food brand.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to scale an artisan food business without compromising quality
• The operational and fulfilment systems needed to support rapid growth
• How branding, packaging, and customer experience drive repeat purchases
• The role Shopify and ecommerce technology played in scaling the business
• Lessons from managing demand spikes, supply chain challenges, and nationwide expansion

00:00 Introduction
02:10 The Origins of Cutter & Squidge
04:35 Scaling Handmade Production
07:50 Ecommerce Fulfilment and Logistics
10:15 Building a Memorable Food Brand
13:40 Managing Supply Chain Challenges
16:05 Using Shopify to Support Growth
18:30 Navigating Rapid Growth During Covid
22:15 Marketing Strategies and Customer Retention
25:50 Wholesale Growth and Retail Partnerships
29:20 Expanding from Local to Nationwide
32:45 Handmade Production vs Automation
36:10 Forecasting, Planning and Technology
39:30 Customer Feedback and Product Development
42:00 Seasonal Campaigns and Gifting Opportunities
44:20 Lessons for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs
46:00 Connect with Cutter & Squidge

Website:
https://www.cutterandsquidge.com

Instagram & TikTok:
@cutterandsquidge

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