Should I invest in bulk nuts for my healthy snacking business

Can I really start a profitable business selling casher nut products to health conscious consumers locally? My farmer’s market booth sells various healthy snacks but nuts could be my main product focus. Everyone talks about healthy eating but are people actually willing to pay premium prices for quality options? My current supplier charges too much and cuts into my profit margins making sustainability difficult long term. Buying wholesale directly could improve my margins but requires significant upfront investment I’m nervous about. What if I buy a huge quantity and can’t sell it all before the expiration date approaching quickly? Storage requirements are significant too since nuts need cool dry conditions to maintain freshness and quality. Would I need to rent climate controlled space or could my garage work temporarily for storage? The demand seems strong based on customer feedback at my booth every weekend without fail. People constantly ask if I have nuts available and seem disappointed when I run out early. That suggests untapped market potential but markets can be unpredictable and change rapidly sometimes. My competitor at the farmer’s market started selling similar products last month which concerns me greatly. Will the market support two vendors or will we split customers and both struggle financially? The casher nut variety specifically gets requested most often by health conscious shoppers and fitness enthusiasts. I found reliable suppliers on Alibaba offering bulk wholesale prices but I’m paralyzed by fear of making wrong decision.