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SKU Fall ’24 Brands Shine at Showcase CPG Pitch Event 700 500 Michelle Breyer

SKU Fall ’24 Brands Shine at Showcase CPG Pitch Event

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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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Brands Make When Launching on Amazon. 700 500 Ryan Flynn

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Brands Make When Launching on Amazon.

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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How will Siete deal impact CPG startups? Experts weigh in. 500 300 Michelle Breyer

How will Siete deal impact CPG startups? Experts weigh in.

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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Two Smart Cookies Redefine Sweet Gluten-Free Indulgence 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Two Smart Cookies Redefine Sweet Gluten-Free Indulgence

Two smart cookies team team up to launched Meli’s Cookies, aiming to bring the joy of great-tasting, naturally gluten-free cookies to everyone. read more
How To Avoid Getting Sued: The Most Common Claims Against Emerging Brands and How to Avoid Them 700 500 Michelle Breyer

How To Avoid Getting Sued: The Most Common Claims Against Emerging Brands and How to Avoid Them

Brands can wrack up huge legal fees as well as the expense making the changes needed to comply with these regulations. We spoke with attorney and SKU mentor Hillary Hughes, chair of the business group of Foster Garvey, about the most common claims and the best ways to protect your brand against them. read more
Naturally New York Pitch Slam After Party 600 600 Michelle Breyer

Naturally New York Pitch Slam After Party

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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Newtopia Now 300 168 Michelle Breyer

Newtopia Now

New Hope Network’s first Newtopia Now will be held Aug. 25-28 in Denver. Newtopia Now, which replaces Expo East, is designed for natural and organic buyers to discover their next best-selling conscious products through facilitated connections, deepened relationships, and actionable and inspiring content.  read more
Summer Fancy Food Show 300 298 Michelle Breyer

Summer Fancy Food Show

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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Three Drivers of Growth for Emerging CPG Brands 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Three Drivers of Growth for Emerging CPG Brands

SKU mentor provides insights some of the key ways that emerging brands can drive growth – from focusing on niche markets to embracing social platforms. read more
Rebranding Case Study: From Niche to NuSkool 700 500 Michelle Breyer

Rebranding Case Study: From Niche to NuSkool

Ugly Wolf’s rebrand of NuSkool is a case study in how to build a brand that can engage and scale. read more