CRAVE
Consulting + Communications
Professional Communications Advice for Organizations involved in Food, Agriculture, Ag-Tech, Food-Tech/Innovation, Nutrition, Cookbooks, Food Literacy, Health, Edibles (Cannabis), Beer/Wine, Sustainability.
Crave Consulting + Communications is a boutique Canadian firm with big ideas. We bring clarity to complexity, identify business opportunities, and help to solve challenges with strategic communications.
We specialize in Food, Agriculture, Ag-Tech, Food-Tech/Innovation, Cookbook/Book Publicity, Food Literacy Advocacy + Nutrition, Health, Edibles/Cannabis, Wine/Beer and Sustainability.
Crave Consulting + Communications was founded in 2009 and is led by Saskia Brussaard, an entrepreneur and independent business consultant with 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. We offer personalized consulting + communications services to start-ups, small- and medium-sized enterprises, associations and not-for-profits in the food, agriculture, nutrition, health, cannabis and sustainability sectors.
We Deliver a Fresh Approach. Faced with a business challenge? We'll apply our broad knowledge and unique way of looking at things to benefit your business. A fresh set of eyes can help you identify new opportunities to tell your brand story and optimise your messages.
We Are Connected. Our network of storytellers and influencers includes media, bloggers, instagram personalities, chefs, authors, dietitians, and health professionals.
Our Team. We collaborate with a small team of highly experienced consultants and professionals in Montreal and Toronto. We work with the best content creators, food photographers, food stylists, content developers, videographers, graphic designers, and digital marketing experts.
We're Flexible. Hire us for an hour or for a project. We are located in Burlington (Ontario, Canada), nestled between Toronto, Guelph and the Niagara region.
Do you have a business opportunity or need to solve a business problem?
Our Services
Consulting Services
Strategic Counsel
New Business + Start-up Mentorship
Integrated Communications Planning
Brand + Message Development
Problem-solving
Strategic Partner Identification
Idea Generation
Communications Services
Influencer Engagement
Media Relations + Publicity tours
Custom Events
Message Training + Interview Prep
Talent + Spokesperson Recruitment
Dietitian Engagement + Education
Trade Show Support
Associate Services
Writing + Editing
Content Development
Recipe Creation
Photography + Video Production
Social Media Management
SEO
Web Design + Development
Graphic Design
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Saskia Brussaard, President + Founder