Arizona Food Marketing Allnc - Phoenix, Arizona

Eric Garcia

We parked here late one night to go to the restaurant. They have tow trucks towing the second you park. $270 to get your car back. Go Towing

Melanie Belshee

My small business was approached by a representative of AFMA through my Etsy listing about purchasing our product from a golf tournament they were facilitating.

After numerous conversations, AFMA placed an order and paid a deposit which was used to precure raw materials needed to fulfill their request. We were encouraged to make the 1-1/2 hour drive (each way) to the golf course, pro bono, on the day of the event to help promote the products they purchased which were to be distributed to golfers during the event.

Upon arriving, we discovered our product was one of several options for golfers to CHOOSE from.

Each golfer was given a coupon to select a single "gift" from a vast assortment of products. One such gift was $250 to the golf pro shop which had absolutely nothing to do with food product promotion and was the option 90% of attendees picked.

After all golfers had chosen and made their way to the course, we were told that the remaining product needed to be returned for a refund.

In our 10 years of business, we have never accepted buyback terms with any customer nor did we agree to such terms with AFMA's order.

I am writing this review to warn other small food business' in Arizona who may be approached by AFMA in the future. They may promise to buy your product and promote it to large food retail buyers however, from our experience, that really isn't the case.

During our participation at the event, not one large retail buyer was introduced to us and if they did attend this event, they were likely so confused by the task of "picking" their gift that they didn't stop to inquire about our product long enough to have a meaningful positive impact.

I'd strongly urge other small food manufacturers to pass on any "opportunity" presented by AFMA or their representatives.

Buzzard Breath

A huge white truck with carts in the bed and help wanted signs in the windows parked in the handicapped access aisle at the Frys on Idaho and Old West Highway. Two guys hopped out and headed into the store. One of the guys was wearing an Arizona Cart Services shirt. I discovered that this company is related to Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.
Please let your employees know that the access aisle it for handicapped people to be able to access their cars, not for your lazy employees to to park and run into the store.

Renee Hughner

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