Selling your products. Sharing your dream.

Expert end-to-end representation for specialty food brands and distributors.

Infusing industry insight with dedicated representation

Navarro Culinary Connections is built on a promise to grow the reach of food brands by authentically representing clients in the food industry marketplace. Founder Ian Navarro has built and cultivated brands all over the world, worked with powerhouse distributors, and built connections in top-rated kitchens. Now food brands can benefit from having a dedicated sales expert on their team who is committed to driving sustainable growth.

The Navarro Story

Who We Work With

Artisan Food Brands

Fractional sales representation that digs into what makes your brand unique so the right buyers get a real taste of not only your product but your values and mission as well. This level of dedicated service expands your reach and increases revenue all while preserving your irreplaceable character.

Distributors

Grow revenue and improve your overall customer experience through expert-led strategies. Find the right tools and software that create a clear picture of the business and help address any gaps in operations. Through personalized optimization strategies, you can digitally transform your business leading to market expansion or a successful sales deal.

Ian sells with passion, integrity and respect for our brand. He continued to push and advocate for us at every step of his career. His expertise and friendship have helped our business grow.

Matt Jamie - Owner, Bourbon Barrel Foods
Ian has helped me understand how a distributor works and bridge the physiological gap between my farm, the distributor and the end user. He helped us launch or brand into the market and we wouldn't be where we are today without his help.

Milton Cook - Owner, Black Hawk Farms
I have worked with Ian for about five years now. Since we first started working together I was drawn to Ian’s ability to listen and to discuss not just product facts but to provide meaningful product context. This resulted in optimal brand promotion, packaging and marketing that translated into sales results. And he worked with the implementation teams to assure a successful launch and a consistent, ongoing program.

Tal Petty - Owner, Hollywood Oyster Company
Ian has been a fantastic partner over the years; his extensive product knowledge, large network of chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders and his visionary branding and marketing strategies have helped Alfresco Pasta grow our brand, reach new customers, and expand in the marketplace.

Chris Grissom - Owner, Alfresco Pasta

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Fractional costs with full-time benefits

You are an expert when it comes to the art of making your product or procuring and distributing great food. We're the experts when it comes to understanding the marketplace and how to create an engaging customer experience. We partner with food brands so they can focus on what they love best while knowing they have experts working hard to get their products into respected kitchens. Our methods are future-focused and centered on customers so our partners can grow revenue and see their dreams realized.

Sales strategy, digital transformation, event planning, product launches, and more.

Time to tastefully compliment your vision with a touch of expert execution

If you’re ready to reach new markets, make distributors work for you, or digitally transform your business, reach out for an introductory call with Ian.

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