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Why Fable Fish Said No to Private Label (and Bet on Brand)
Published: Jan 9, 2026
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In this episode of Recipe to Revenue, Meghan Luck, founder of Fable Fish Company, talks about how she transformed a commodity by-product into a premium CPG brand—and why she rejected a massive private label contract to do it.

Recipe to Revenue

Why Fable Fish Said No to Private Label (and Bet on Brand)

by Sinuate Media | Recipe to Revenue

Sometimes the hardest decision in business is turning down revenue—especially when you’re just starting out.

Watch or listen to learn more about:

  • How to turn supply chain waste into a premium CPG brand
  • Why saying “no” to easy revenue protected long-term equity
  • The reality of finding a manufacturing partner who truly cares
  • How to scale from kitchen recipes to industrial production

  • Why simple trade show presence beat big budget booths

  • How to balance daily fires with proactive growth strategy

  • Why authentic founder stories win retail partnerships

Whether you’re a bootstrapped founder, a CPG operator, or navigating a family business transition, this episode offers a blueprint for prioritizing long-term value over short-term cash.

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Featuring

Meghan Luck

Meghan Luck

of Fable Fish

Hosted By

Leah Messina

Leah Messina

Sinuate Media

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