Sable & Rosenfeld at The Epicurean Trader
The Epicurean Trader is a specialty independent running 6 Bay Area stores, small-format at about 2,935 sq ft each, indexing high on emerging & independent brands versus other Bay Area grocers.
Sable & Rosenfeld isn’t on The Epicurean Trader’s shelf yet in any of its 6 stores. The opening: 2 categories where the shelf is already deep and the brand runs strong elsewhere.
Lead with Cherries, Tipsy, Whiskey in Canned Cherries.
The Epicurean Trader stocks canned cherries thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 2 other Bay Area grocers.
The more differentiated opening is canned cherries: The Epicurean Trader stocks only 5 there, so Sable & Rosenfeld Cherries, Tipsy, Whiskey stands out rather than blending in.
The Epicurean Trader merchandises 2 of the 3 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 45/100.
enters a thin canned cherries shelf as a point of difference.
The full runway · across 6 stores
Every category Sable & Rosenfeld plays in across the Bay Area grocers we track, and where it stands at The Epicurean Trader. Depth is the distinct SKUs the store carries there versus the fleet median, shown next to the rival brands already on that shelf.
Not here yet, but the shelf is real: a clean first door into a category the brand runs deep in.
Not here yet, but the shelf is real: a clean first door into a category the brand runs deep in.
How it prices
Where it would price in canned cherries. Each dot is a product on the shelf, by its cost per oz (hover for which). Sable & Rosenfeld (orange) sits below the shelf.
What to bring to land
Sable & Rosenfeld’s SKUs The Epicurean Trader doesn’t carry yet, ordered by how many other Bay Area grocers already stock them.
How to get on the shelf · The Epicurean Trader
enriched 2026-09-05To get your product onto the shelves of The Epicurean Trader, start by contacting the store or owner directly. Specialty retailers like this typically prefer to build relationships with local and small-batch producers, so a personal approach can be effective. Consider dropping off samples of your product at the store, as this allows the owner to experience your offering firsthand. The Epicurean Trader focuses on high-quality, artisan goods, so ensure your product aligns with their emphasis on authenticity and craftsmanship. Highlight any unique aspects of your product, such as sourcing, production methods, or flavor profiles, to capture their interest. Building a rapport with the store can also lead to valuable feedback and potential opportunities for collaboration or promotion within their curated selection.
Presence and depth are measured from The Epicurean Trader’s current Bay Area storefront: its online catalog plus our shelf photos, a partial view. A widely-distributed brand shown as a new door may already be carried through channels we don’t index. The Epicurean Trader profile →
