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“I felt SERIOUSLY taken care of by my mentor team throughout the entire program. The mentors are the bees knees and give a ton of the founders. I would whole heartedly recommend the SKU program for any entrepreneur who is serious about scaling their CPG business.”
“I can enthusiastically say that Kif’s time in SKU has been transformational. It’s essentially a specialized, expedited business school for CPG founders. I knew it would be an incredible asset but I could have never predicted the incredible level of support, knowledge and critical connections that it has afforded. Every emerging brand could benefit in my mind.
“The curriculum and expertise within the SKU community brought me a new level of confidence as an entrepreneur. By the end of the program I felt like I had laser focused my brand message and established a solid growth strategy. I highly recommend SKU if you’re ready to take your business to the next level.”
“Being in the SKU program turned my business upside down! BUT in the best way possible. My mentors pushed me to not only be good, but to be GREAT! I was guided along the 12 weeks with so much industry knowledge, input and guidance to make really hard decisions. Ohh! Foods 2.0 is launching soon; with our new packaging that aligns better with the market and allows us to add incremental growth to the category. I am excited to execute the milestones we have set and make Inclusive Snacking a reality to millions!”
Here are some top tips to get the most out of Expo West – the nation’s largest show for the natural product industry.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its long-awaited rule for the use of “healthy claims” on food labels. The final rule brings welcome clarity for food companies but has broad legal and business implications for their products, particularly regarding how these healthy claims are presented. SKU mentor Hillary Hughes, Brian Fink and…
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The Fall ’24 Showcase on Nov. 19 was an overwhelming success. The founders of the seven brands shared their compelling founder stories and their growth strategies in front of a standing-room only crowd at Rowling Hall at the Texas McCombs School of Business. CPG leaders and investors from around the country flew to Austin for the…
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Ryan Flynn, CEO, ExpertCPG For emerging brands, building a multi-channel strategy alongside Amazon can further bolster success. It offers vast reach, powerful tools and a user-friendly experience. But launching on Amazon is both a strategic opportunity and a formidable challenge for brands. While the Amazon marketplace offers immense reach, it’s also highly competitive and complex.…
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