How to Get Your Food Product into Thrive Market with Jason Bidart

In this episode, Jason Bedart, the Vice President of Merchandising for Food at Thrive Market discusses his career trajectory in the supermarket industry and his current role at Thrive Market. He shares how Thrive Market is structured and its mission to make healthy, sustainable living affordable and accessible. Jason shares insights into the evaluation process for brands and products, as well as the timeline for launching new products on the platform. He also touches on self-care, his love of all things Taylor Swift, and celebrates his amazing #foodfam.  

In this episode, you will learn…

• Jason’s decision to abandon his law school dreams for a career in grocery
• Thrive Market’s department structure and a day in the life of a VP of Merchandising
• Characteristics of the Thrive Market member 
• What he’s looking for in new brands to add to Thrive Market’s product assortment
• How to submit products to Thrive Market and the timeline for evaluation
• Jason’s advice for brands that want to get their products onto Thrive Market
• His love of Taylor Swift, bakusing running as a form of therapy, and baking 
• Celebrating his #foodfam

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