About Palatecom
At Palatecom, we believe food is more than what appears on a plate. Food tells stories. It reflects culture, shapes communities, drives economies, inspires innovation, and connects people across generations and geographies.
Palatecom, short for Palatable Communications, is a media and publishing company dedicated to exploring the many dimensions of food through books, podcasts, video content, documentaries, educational resources, and original storytelling. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and entertain audiences while elevating conversations about food, entrepreneurship, culture, sustainability, and the human experience.
Our publishing catalog currently consists of nonfiction resources for food entrepreneurs, insightful explorations of the food industry. In the very near future, our catalog will include compelling fiction that seamlessly incorporates food into the narrative of life, as well as digital content and leisure activities developed specifically for those interested in the business, culture, and leisure of good food.
Whether you're launching a food business, exploring food history, or simply looking for a great story, our content is designed to meet you where you are and inspire what's possible.
Our current titles include:
The Kitchen CEO Series
A comprehensive three-book guide to launching and growing a food CPG business through the framework of the Six P's of a Successful Food CPG Launch:
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Book 1: Your Product & Price
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Book 2: Your Placement & Promotion
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Book 3: Your People & Plan
Start Where You Are
An accessible introduction for aspiring food entrepreneurs who want to turn an idea into action without becoming overwhelmed by complexity.
Start Where You Are launches July 16, 2026.
And we're just getting started.
Additional books, podcasts, educational programs, docuseries, and original media projects are currently in development. As Palatecom grows, so will the opportunities for our community to learn, connect, and engage with the fascinating world of food.
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Learn & Purchase
While Palatecom titles are available through major online booksellers, purchasing directly from us unlocks a richer and more personalized experience.
Many of our books are available as exclusive Palatecom Editions that extend beyond the printed page. Depending on the title and package selected, your purchase may include signed copies, companion workbooks, on-demand workshops, private discussion sessions, live Q&A experiences, implementation guides, and one-on-one consulting.
For entrepreneurs, these packages provide direct access to expert guidance and practical tools that help transform ideas into action. For organizations, schools, incubators, and community groups, they offer turnkey learning experiences that combine educational content with facilitated discussion and training.
Whether you're an individual seeking support on your entrepreneurial journey or a group looking for a meaningful learning experience, our goal is simple: to help you get more value from every page.
Drawing from nearly 20 years in food CPG, Crystal Black-Davis breaks down the real-world strategy behind building a scalable food brand, from product and pricing to retail, margins, and growth.
Food industry vet Crystal Black-Davis breaks down the hidden strategies behind retail success, helping founders understand how food brands capture attention, drive trial, build retailer confidence, and grow in the competitive grocery space.
Food industry executive Crystal Black-Davis helps founders build the people, systems, and CPG-specific business plans needed to scale successfully, avoid costly mistakes, and create food companies designed for long-term growth.
LAUNCHING JULY 16, 2026
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