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Alison Roman launches $12.99 premium tomato sauce, banking on loyal fans

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Food personality Alison Roman has launched her own premium tomato sauce, priced at $12.99 per jar, positioning it above established brands like Rao's. Roman is leveraging the loyal audience she cultivated through cookbooks and a newsletter to drive sales, emphasizing the unique fennel and shallot-anchovy flavors. She is self-funding the venture, which is distributed through wholesale partner Faire, and believes the higher price point acts as a differentiator for her distinct product. AI

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Alison Roman launches $12.99 premium tomato sauce, banking on loyal fans

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Alison Roman’s tomato sauce costs $12.99 a jar—and it keeps selling out

    The cookbook author built a cult following one recipe at a time. Now she’s putting her name on tomato sauce she hopes will get more people cooking.

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