This Founder Explains Why He Had to Start Telling Retailers 'No' -- and How It Helped His Business SucceedGreg Steltenpohl set out to make plant-based milk. But when his product became too popular, he had to make some tough decisions.

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Califia Farmsmakes a popular line of plant-based milks, yogurts and coffees -- but they became too popular, too quick. In 2017, demand began significantly outstripping supply. The company had to start telling retailers "no," while it fixed its entire production system.

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