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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The big news that PepsiCo, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SKU alum Siete Foods for $1.2 billion rocked the CPG world. It was some much-needed positive news at a time when CPG investment and M&A activity have been slow. Alex Bodney, Midnight Ventures Many founders hope the Siete deal will jump start…
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For emerging brands in the competitive CPG landscape, understanding and leveraging trade promotions can be the key to unlocking rapid growth and market success. As brands navigate the challenging waters of retail partnerships, shelf space battle and consumer attention, mastering the art of trade promotions can be a necessity. Stuart Kennedy, co-founder of SKU partner…
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Join Naturally New York for cocktails, networking, and celebration of our five talented finalists. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages at LS Social while connecting with the Naturally New York community and fellow members of the CPG industry. Member & Non-Member tickets available – TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
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Join Startup CPG from 5:30-8:30 June 6 to celebrate 1 million messages sent in our Slack community!! Huge thank you to our friends at SKU alum Leisure for hosting. Featured Guests: – Darren Viscount, Bristol Farms – Efrain Chacach, Bristol Farms If you’re a brand interested in demoing your products (food, beverage, health & beauty only), please apply through the form posted in…
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Get ready to see, sample, and discover at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23-25, 2024, in New York City. Serving up the newest and best in specialty food and beverage, the Summer Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of diverse makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and the globe for…
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