PRODUCT SOURCING & SALES ACCELERATOR
WE ARE A TRUSTED CONSUMER PACKAGE GOODS SOURCING & SALES ACCELERATOR COMPANY
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, we partner with retailers to source high demand and sought-after products. Additionally, we partner with manufacturers to grow sales and expand product offerings in the market
Who We Are
Our name means “High Altitude, Low Opening.” Just like parachutists who begin with a 30,000-foot perspective, we take a strategic view of markets and trends before committing to achieve our objectives.
What We Do
We develop a customized strategy and approach with each manufacturing partner. Our solutions range from simply serving as an outsourced sales organization to managing the partner’s entire US business operation.
OUR CURRENT PRODUCTS & CATEGORIES
POULTRY
Raw IQF • Par Fry • Fully Cooked
Private Label
Branded
Paper Products
HALO BRANDS, LLC has exclusive rights in the US to supply our high quality bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels as well as other products.
Private Label
Branded
BOTTLED SPRING WATER
HALO BRANDS, LLC has exclusive rights for North American distribution of WildAlp natural spring water from the Seisenstein Spring in Austria.
Private Label
Branded
Canned Seafood
CASABLANCA'S GREATEST CATCH offers a full range of sustainably certified sardines, mackerel, and select gourmet tuna specialties. Our fish fillets are exceptional in quality and a true novelty to the canned seafood category.
Private Label
Branded
CLEANING & SAFETY PRODUCTS
HALO BRANDS, LLC has vinyl safety gloves, bleach, hand sanitizing wipes, alcohol sanitizing wipes as well as additional cleaning and safety products.
Private Label
Branded
Snacks
Dick Stevens produces delicious jerky and nuts in a variety of flavors.
COCKTAIL MIXERS
HALO BRANDS, LLC produces top quality cocktail mixers, traditional and all natural.
Private Label
Branded
Our Capabilities
Sales
Our dedicated sales team and national broker network delivers focused results for our partners.
Marketing
From packaging to promotions, we can assist in the vision, development and execution of any marketing needs.
Strategy
Our team's extensive experience enables us to develop tailored, effective growth strategies.
Import
We are the one-stop shop for manufacturers seeking US market entry.
Logistics
Rely on us to manage end-to-end warehousing and transportation solutions.
Private Label
We develop and execute private label strategies for our partners.
Innovation
We collaborate with our partners in developing innovative products and line extensions.
Back Office
You can count on us to reduce your overhead costs by providing shared back-office services.
Partnership
We help new and established manufacturers boost their growth in the US market.
International
Even the most successful non-US manufacturers face unique challenges entering the US market. We deliver an end-to-end solution, planning and executing all aspects of your US operations. In some cases, we share risks with our partners by taking full ownership of products ex-works. Various international brands and manufacturers rely on us to:
• Navigate the maze of regulatory requirements
• Manage complex import/export logistics
• Crack the code to execute effective market growth strategies
Domestic
We partner with domestic manufacturers seeking to enter new channels and/or grow their business in existing channels. We offer a full array of services to develop and execute a plan for growth. Some services include:
• Execute a national sales strategy across multiple channels.
• Develop a full-scope marketing strategy
• Manage slotting fees and develop promotional strategies to optimize return on investment
• Improve packaging design
• Reduce overhead costs through shared services
Retailer Sourcing
With the current ongoing supply chain challenges, we are your solution for sourcing hard to find and sought-after items. We can provide solutions to grow existing categories and bring innovation for new and emerging category trends.
• Supply products across a wide range of product categories
• Provide sources for both branded and private label solutions
• Sourcing of both commodity and specialty items
A Competent Team
A few of our achievements include launching and growing a nationally recognized US food brand, managing a $1B-category for a major grocery chain, and leading the US market entry for a major European food manufacturer. With this diverse base of experience, we are able to drive value and grow sales for the retailers and manufacturers we partner with.
Damon DeCristoforo
Veronica DeCristoforo
Jeff Hankinson
Tom Hipwell
Mark Williams
Emeritus SVP Sales & Analytics
(6/26/1962-10/26/2020)
Get in Touch
Feel free to connect with us today to learn more about what we can do for you. We look forward to working with you.