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The Crucial Role of Cash-Flow Forecasting for Emerging Brands 700 500 Michelle Breyer

The Crucial Role of Cash-Flow Forecasting for Emerging Brands
Cash-flow forecasting helps businesses anticipate the best way to scale or manage their companies in the short and long term. read more
Fundraising in an Uncertain Market: Tips for CPG Startups 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Fundraising in an Uncertain Market: Tips for CPG Startups
Early-stage fundraising isn’t easy, especially in an uncertain market. But many CPG startups are getting money. read more
SKU M/O Track Selected 700 500 Michelle Breyer

SKU M/O Track Selected

We are thrilled to announce the 10 companies selected for the 8-week SKU M/O Track. The SKU M/O Track, which kicks off June 3rd, includes best-in-class CPG curriculum along with mentor teams. It is the second phase of M/O – a partnership between SKU and Naturally Austin that aims to level the playing field for BIPOC founders. The program will be…

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ImpactSKU ’21 Cultivates Purpose-Driven CPG Startups 700 500 Adrien Petersen

ImpactSKU ’21 Cultivates Purpose-Driven CPG Startups

As we get ready to kick off ImpactSKU ’21, I want to talk about the importance of the program to SKU’s mission and its special place in the CPG industry in the Twin Cities and beyond. Growing up in the Minneapolis area, I knew there were a number of large CPG powerhouses, including General Mills,…

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Beau Bergman Named SKU Executive Director 500 300 Michelle Breyer

Beau Bergman Named SKU Executive Director

SKU is pleased to announce the appointment of Beau Bergman as the new Executive Director. Bergman is a seasoned innovation strategist, mentor and business development leader with extensive experience bridging the gap between emerging startups and enterprise corporations. Bergman takes the reins from Buff Greebe, who announced earlier this month he was leaving to pursue…

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Innovative Pet Lab Redefines Pet Health 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Innovative Pet Lab Redefines Pet Health

Before Innovative Pet Lab (IPL) became a nationally recognized name in pet health and wellness, it began with a moment of frustration and a question that wouldn’t let go. “Why is it so hard for pet parents to understand what’s really going on inside their pets’ bodies when we know the science exists?” asked Jamie…

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Springland Redefines the Modern Dog Parenting Experience 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Springland Redefines the Modern Dog Parenting Experience

Springland Pets began with a moment of clarity that founder Shannon Ross couldn’t shake: dogs had evolved into full-fledged family members, but the products designed for them hadn’t kept pace. As a design-minded dog parent herself, she saw a major disconnect between what modern consumers wanted and what the industry offered — uninspired products that…

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From Stockouts to Success: Inventory Tips for Emerging Brands 700 500 Cin7

From Stockouts to Success: Inventory Tips for Emerging Brands

For emerging brands, inventory management can be both an opportunity and a challenge. The ability to manage stock effectively can mean the difference between delighting customers and losing sales. To help SKU brands navigate this critical piece of the business, we spoke with partner Cin7 to provide an overview of inventory management — why it…

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CPG Startup Guide to Addressing MAHA 700 500 Hillary Hughes and Jake Riggs

CPG Startup Guide to Addressing MAHA

As the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement gains momentum, companies face uncertainty in a changing landscape as new regulations are being passed at the state and federal level that will require label review, potential modification and possibly reformulation to ensure compliance. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has taken action to…

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From Crunch to Conquest: The Daily Crunch Story 700 500 Michelle Breyer

From Crunch to Conquest: The Daily Crunch Story

When Laurel Orley co-founded Daily Crunch in 2020, she left behind more than a decade at Unilever to pursue something deeply personal. The inspiration came from her Aunt Diane Orley, who had discovered an ancient sprouting technique while living in India more than 20 years ago. By pairing it with a unique dehydration process, Orley…

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