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Patrick Schwarzenegger talks CPG Investing and Healthy Living 700 500 Adrien Petersen

Patrick Schwarzenegger talks CPG Investing and Healthy Living

Many people may have heard of Patrick Schwarzenegger because of a last name that brings to mind his famous father, Arnold. But in the CPG world, he’s gained a reputation for being a savvy investor and entrepreneur in the space – a person other investors are watching closely. Patrick started his own investment company back…

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M/O: Working to Level the CPG Playing Field 1024 1024 Michelle Breyer

M/O: Working to Level the CPG Playing Field

We have to find a way to level the playing field for BIPOC founders. And as a leader in the CPG community, And I want to be a part of that change. read more
The Future of Food: Q&A with Robert Nathan Allen 700 500 Adrien Petersen

The Future of Food: Q&A with Robert Nathan Allen

Robert Nathan Allen has become a vocal advocate for sustainabile agriculture read more
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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Jeff Klineman: Current Trends, What’s Coming and Snackaging 500 500 Michelle Breyer

Jeff Klineman: Current Trends, What’s Coming and Snackaging

Jeff Klineman, editor-in-chief, NOSH/BevNet One of the first things we do every day at SKU is looking at NOSH and BevNet to learn about the latest trends and brand news. For 25 years, NOSH/BevNet has been helping food and beverage professionals navigate the industry. At the helm of the news side is editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman,…

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A Conversation with Jason Karp 300 226 sku

A Conversation with Jason Karp

Jason Karp, Co-founder of Hu Kitchen and founder of HumanCo When Jason Karp joined SKU Track 8 as a mentor, he brought with him a wealth of knowledge gained from his own journey as a successful entrepreneur in an emerging industry. The co-founder of Hu Kitchen leveraged the popular paleo-inspired eatery to test recipes to…

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