Testimonials

Helping F&B brands

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Trust is of the highest importance in our industry, which is why we prefer to let our clients do the talking. Here's how we are helping F&B brands

We worked closely with Gavin at Titan Brands in late 2023 to scope out the UK Market opportunity for our brand and found him to be thoroughly professional and super tenacious in sizing the prize and reaching out to customer opportunities. He also provided incredible insight and in-market photos as well as value chain guidance that really helped us understand the retail space, the category, and the opportunity. He also went above and beyond in the fast moving ecommerce space for us with a full category analysis provided. 

 

In addition, I found Gavin to be amazing in joint customer introduction meetings with a deep commercial knowledge of the customer and category and also an enthusiastic and warm approach that is very engaging. We highly recommend Gavin and his team to any brands wishing to enter the UK market. You will be in very capable hands.

Carl Ryan, National Sales Manager

Naked Life Spirits

Right from the start I have found Gavin to be super supportive and a real source of knowledge and expertise to help us scale. He is a genuine guy who will tell you how it is and passionate about what he does. I am always impressed with how responsive Gavin is and is always available to help answer any questions or concerns. He has been great in improving our sales deck and pitch and supporting meetings and discussions with the major retailers.


The journey of launching and scaling a new brand can be challenging at times, however, to have Gavin there to guide, advise and support makes a huge difference and it is a complete no-brainer to hire him.

Adrian Massey, Founder

Earth'd Drinks

''It’s been fantastic working with Gavin, he’s provided a wealth of industry perspective, advice and has been incredibly supportive. I would recommend any founder who is at the beginning of their journey to seek to connect.


Gavin has a sound grip on commercials and an ear so close to the ground, your inbox will be inundated with action points. For anyone new to F&B this is extremely useful, and he is a fantastic sounding board for your ideas, always offering constructive feedback and sound advice. Invaluable. Thanks Gavin!'' 


Tahi Grant-Sturgis

Founder, Jamu Wild Kids


''As an daytime office worker and night time entrepreneur, I run at 100%, 100% of the time. So I needed a mentor who could help me refine the many ideas and things that I come across. I just needed directions to run in and Gavin is a key part of the navigational system for the ideas and questions that we have as a company. He has never not responded and I have always felt like a priority to him (even with my small queries) although I know he is very busy with a number of other brands.


He knows enough about a range of things that affect our business whether its manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, brand building he continues to be a source of valuable insight and guidance and I really lucked out to have him on board the No Guilt Bakes journey.'


Taeya & Maya, Founders, The No Guilt Bakers

''Gavin has been fantastic since day one. Actually even before that: already before signing a contract he has been sharing great pieces of advice to improve our products and overall strategy.


He helped us fully understand the buyers' point of view, create amazing sales pitches and secure our first national listing. On top of that, he is basically 24/7 available if you have a doubt or if you need advice from someone with more than 20-years experience in the industry. Definitely, someone who is really passionate about his job and willing to go the extra mile. We would definitely recommend working with Titan Brands to any start-up and challenger brand in the food and drink industry!'' 


Edoardo Imparato, Co-Founder

SMALL GIANTS | Making the Weird, Wonderful!

''Stumbled across Gavin a few years back and yet to this day it feels like one of the best connections I've ever made. No-nonsense Gavin knows his sales 'onions' of that there is no doubt!


Better than that he's authentic, strategic and compelling company, not to mention insanely well-connected. Time with Gavin is always time well spent as he always has bold ideas and compelling notions to share if you have the good sense to listen!''


Ian Hills, Founder

Purple Pilchard

''Gavin delivers what he says, no nonsense, sound valuable direction and guidance on taking your business to the next level. His fountain of knowledge in the food industry from sales to logistics to commercials to manufacturing gives you the chance to insulate your business securely to take it to the next stage, securely. This is all delivered with his positive can-do attitude which for any start up and purpose driven brand is a must.


Our business is a better business because of Gavin, not only do I have a huge amount of respect for him but I would also now consider him a friend. If you don’t hire him you are mad!''


Cathy Moseley, THE KERNEL

Boundless

"Gavin has been incredible. He has bags of industry knowledge varying in all aspects of food start up (not just sales), he gives honest and direct feedback which you can act upon and he's been there and done it himself, so really gets the view of a start up.


More over he's passionate about the brands he works for and goes above and beyond what he's signed up for. I highly recommend Gavin and Titan Brands to any ambitious food start up or challenger brand"


Meenesh Mistry, Founder

Wholey Moley

"For start-up and challenger brands, breaking into the retail market is a tough battle and often not a fair fight. Gavin has been right there with us, providing industry 'intel' and supporting break-in opportunities.


His understanding of our product and our business mission has been vital to building a great relationship. Gavin feels like one of our team and is exactly the person you want to be shoulder-to-shoulder with when the going gets tough."


Jason Clarke, Creative Director

Genius Brewing

When we first started working together, I had no idea how we were ever going to get a listing with a multiple retailer. My emails seemed to go nowhere; my calls were never answered. However, since working with Gavin, he's helped us put together and implement an incredible sales strategy that is now paying dividends. We're currently in discussions with pretty much all the major retailers!


Beyond that, Gavin also helped us identify gaps in the market and tailor our NPD to address those opportunities, put together a category argument for the listing of our products and used his network through Titan Brand Partners to help solve problems above and beyond sales.


Gavin's insight and love for his work is clearly evident as he's always on-hand to tackle any question/problem we present to him. He's available around the clock and has experience in every part of running a F&B business. The list goes on...simply put, you'd be mad not to work with him!"


Christopher Kong, Co-Founder

& Head of Business Development

Better Nature

''Gavin really is one in a million and a real gem. He is a fountain of knowledge and really understands the food & drink industry, like no other. There are very few people he does not know or hasn't met. Gavin gives practical and thoughtful advice, delivered in a kind and considered way.

He is always there when you need him and has a way of making you feel special.


Gavin is responsive and supportive, and calm in crisis moments, which is essential as a start-up journey is often full of unexpected 'twists and turns'. Gavin is someone that I completely trust, a thoroughly decent bloke, who is a must for any challenger brand looking to unlock their growth.' 


Susan Gafsen, Co-Founder & Director

Pep & Lekker

I couldn't recommend Gavin enough. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and he is always willing to help. I founded my company straight out of university, and I had no experience in the industry. Gavin guided me in the right direction and helped me avoid making costly mistakes. His advice is priceless. I can only imagine how valuable he must be if you hired him full-time!

Dan Tang , Founder

Radiant Foods

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