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 Farms使植物一种牛奶,酸奶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.
Learn about the drastic measures Califia made and how they were able to rebound in this week'sProblem Solverspodcast.
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