09/03/2026
Why do many food businesses fail when they try to scale?
Starting a food business is hard—but scaling it can be even harder.
Many companies grow quickly only to face operational breakdowns. In fact, recent research shows 72% of manufacturing failures come from system integration problems.
A famous example is The Hershey Company, which lost $100 million in orders after rushing a technology rollout during peak season.
Even global brands like Kraft Heinz have struggled when scaling strategies didn’t match operational realities.
The biggest lesson?
Scaling isn’t just about producing more.
It’s about changing your business model, systems, and strategy to support growth.
Sometimes the smartest strategy isn’t becoming bigger—it’s becoming better.
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Photo credits: By Quinten Braem on Unsplash.
