Jordan Buckner (Foodbevy)

How do you create sustainable packaging as a CPG brand? In this webinar we’ll be breaking down our framework for reducing your packaging footprint through recyclable and compostable materials, along with packaging design choices. We’ll break down the various goals you have with your packaging when considering: • Sustainability • Oxygen barrier • Moisture barrier • Design aesthetic Come with your specific questions and we’ll get it answered. Josh Packaging Inc #CPG #packaging #foodbevy

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 🥤 Bumpin Blends, founded by Lisa Eberly Mastela, MPH, RD Eberly Mastela, has expanded its Smoothie Cubes to nearly 1,500 Walmart stores nationwide. 🍍 Pitaya Foods, founded by Chuck Casano, has launched three kid-developed Super Fruit Smoothie Pops at over 2,000 Walmart locations. 🥞 Belgian Boys' Bite-Sized Pancakes, co-founded by Joël Davidovici and Gregory Galel, are now available at H-E-B stores across Texas. 🍲 Hotpot Queen, founded by Jia Liao, will launch five products at 260 World Market locations this holiday season. 🥟 Laoban Dumplings, co-founded by J. Patrick Coyne and Tim Ma, are now on the shelves at select Target stores nationwide. 🍍 RIND Snacks, founded by Matt Weiss, CFA Weiss, has expanded its Straw-Peary, Cocoa Berry REMIX, and Piña Colada REMIX flavors to all Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S. 🍫 Soom Foods, co-founded by Amy Zitelman, Shelby Zitelman, and Jaclyn Horvitz, has launched its new Snack Bites line at Whole Foods Market in the Mid-Atlantic. 🚀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 🍬 BEHAVE Candy, founded by Mayssa Chehata, introduced a limited edition Super Sour Skulls SKU with flavors like Grapefruit, Tangerine, and Yuzu. 🍪 Fancypants Baking Co., founded by Maura Duggan, launched a spicier version of its classic Ginger Snap cookies this October, nodding to the founder's childhood memories. 🤝 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 💧 Liquid Death, founded by Mike Cessario, partnered with OpenFortune to deliver darkly humorous fortune cookies in LA and NY Chinese food orders. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🍹 Melanie Masarin, founder of Ghia, spoke about her brand at the Inc. 5000 conference alongside Nicolas Jammet of sweetgreen. 🧋 Twrl Milk Tea, co-founded by Pauline Ang and Olivia Chen, went viral for their Dragon’s Den Style pitch after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate. 🏆 @Essie's Heart Healthy DELISH, founded by Itiona Scott, was honored as the "2024 Family Business of the Year" by the UBAPA foundation. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gAAsKE4Q Have your own news to share? Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gNpxNHmz #CPG #FoodandBeverage

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 💧 No Days Wasted®, founded by Nishal Kumar, launched its Hydration Replenisher in Whole Foods Markets across Canada, expanding its reach beyond e-commerce. 🥟 Bowlcut, founded by Crystal Ung, secured shelf space in 50 Target stores and Central Market locations, increasing its retail footprint. 🥟 Laoban Dumplings, co-founded by J. Patrick Coyne and Tim Ma, celebrated a spot in Whole Foods Market's Top Ten Product Trends for 2025, showcasing its innovative dumpling offerings. 🍯 Tal's, founded by Tal Garden, announced its products are now available at New Seasons Market, marking a new retail partnership. 🚀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 🥥 Offshoot Brands introduced Fresh Face Foods at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, debuting coconut trail mixes and premium ready-to-eat artichoke hearts under its new produce-forward lineup. 💸 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 👶 Lil' Gourmets ' Gourmets, founded by Shibani Baluja, launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, aiming to expand its veggie-rich, fresh baby food to more families. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🍫 Wellious, founded by Sean Hall, saw overwhelming success with its HealthyGirl x Wellious limited edition flavor, gaining tens of millions of organic views, influencer endorsements, and enthusiastic feedback from customers praising the protein powder's taste. 🌎 Whole Foods Market released its 10th annual trends report, forecasting 2025's top food trends: (See the comment section for the list of brands under the Top 10 Food Trends category) 1. International Snacking 2. Ever-Adaptable Dumpling 3. Crunch: Texture of the Moment 4. Hydration Hype 5. Tea’s Time 6. Next-Level Compostable 7. More-Sustainable Sips 8. Sourdough Stepped Up 9. Plant-Based Aquatic Ingredients 10. Protein Power-Up In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gpG8Z-MF. Have your own news to share? Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gNpxNHmz. #CPG #FoodandBeverage

Needing to drive sales in grocery stores? Creating a digital sampling campaign is one of the best ways to do this. It allows you to: 1. Drive existing customers to purchase in their favorite stores 2. Acquire new customers to the brand to purchase in store 3. Increase sales velocity at targeted retailers In this webinar we’re breaking down exactly how to build effective sampling campaigns using digital rebates that effectively reach your goals. #CPG

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 💧 No Days Wasted®, founded by Nishal Kumar, launched its Hydration Replenisher in Whole Foods Markets across Canada, expanding its reach beyond e-commerce. 🥟 Bowlcut, founded by Crystal Ung, secured shelf space in 50 Target stores and Central Market locations, increasing its retail footprint. 🥟 Laoban Dumplings, co-founded by J. Patrick Coyne and Tim Ma, celebrated a spot in Whole Foods Market's Top Ten Product Trends for 2025, showcasing its innovative dumpling offerings. 🍯 Tal's, founded by Tal Garden, announced its products are now available at New Seasons Market, marking a new retail partnership. 🚀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 🥥 Offshoot Brands introduced Fresh Face Foods at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, debuting coconut trail mixes and premium ready-to-eat artichoke hearts under its new produce-forward lineup. 💸 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 👶 Lil' Gourmets ' Gourmets, founded by Shibani Baluja, launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, aiming to expand its veggie-rich, fresh baby food to more families. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🍫 Wellious, founded by Sean Hall, saw overwhelming success with its HealthyGirl x Wellious limited edition flavor, gaining tens of millions of organic views, influencer endorsements, and enthusiastic feedback from customers praising the protein powder's taste. 🌎 Whole Foods Market released its 10th annual trends report, forecasting 2025's top food trends: (See the comment section for the list of brands under the Top 10 Food Trends category) 1. International Snacking 2. Ever-Adaptable Dumpling 3. Crunch: Texture of the Moment 4. Hydration Hype 5. Tea’s Time 6. Next-Level Compostable 7. More-Sustainable Sips 8. Sourdough Stepped Up 9. Plant-Based Aquatic Ingredients 10. Protein Power-Up In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gpG8Z-MF. Have your own news to share? Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gNpxNHmz. #CPG #FoodandBeverage

🚨WEBINAR🚨 Webinar: How to Fund Your Brand for Growth Access to funding for CPG brands has fundamentally changed over the past two years, with early stage VC funding significantly decreasing. So how big do you need to be before the smallest VCs will consider you and how do you fund your growth before then? Join me as I talk with Veronica Lehman and Andrew Reynolds on how to fund your brand for growth in today’s environment. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMRAqfjX #CPG #Brand #Funding

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 🍕 Blackbird Foods, led by CEO Emanuel Storch, has launched its plant-based WINGS at over 100 Wegmans stores nationwide, offering bold Buffalo and Korean BBQ flavors. 🍔 Actual Veggies, co-founded by Jason Rosenbaum, Alex Swartz and Hailey Swartz, proudly launches its Black Bean, Mushroom Quinoa, and Sweet Potato veggie burgers at Harmons Grocery in Utah. 🍝 Sauz, co-founded by Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri, brings its Cracked Pepper & Parmesan sauce to 1,900 Target stores nationwide just 15 months after launch. 🌱 Paradise Spreads™, founded by Emily D. Edwards, celebrates its milestone partnership with Strack & Van Til Super Markets, expanding the reach of its allergen-free, plant-based spreads across Indiana. 🚀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 🎂 Diana's’s Bananas, founded by Neil Cox, unveils its limited-edition Birthday Cake flavor exclusively at Target, celebrating its 30th anniversary with upcycled bananas and all-natural ingredients. ☕ Atomo Coffee, founded by Andy Kleitsch, introduces a revolutionary 50:50 blend that combines traditional coffee with its sustainable "beanless" coffee, helping big brands cut their environmental footprint. 🤝 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 🍏 Fruit Friends teams up with Annie’s, launching organic fruit and veggie pouches available at Whole Foods and Kroger, in collaboration with Charles & Alice and General Mills. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🍖 AubSauce, founded by Aubrey Lenyard, has been nominated for the prestigious Best of Georgia award in the Manufacturing category, recognizing its six-year journey of crafting gourmet barbecue sauces. 🎉 BāKIT Box, founded by Shelley Gupta, wins the grand prize of $50,000 at the AnitaB.org PitcHER Competition during the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration. 🍪 LEXINGTON BAKES, founded by Lex Evan® 🍫🍪 Evan, doubles down on Radical Ingredient Transparency, listing every ingredient supplier on its packaging and website. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gnuZF73U. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Have your own news to share? Submit here: Foodbevy.com/submit #CPG #FoodandBeverage

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 🍕 Blackbird Foods, led by CEO Emanuel Storch, has launched its plant-based WINGS at over 100 Wegmans stores nationwide, offering bold Buffalo and Korean BBQ flavors. 🍔 Actual Veggies, co-founded by Jason Rosenbaum, Alex Swartz and Hailey Swartz, proudly launches its Black Bean, Mushroom Quinoa, and Sweet Potato veggie burgers at Harmons Grocery in Utah. 🍝 Sauz, co-founded by Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri, brings its Cracked Pepper & Parmesan sauce to 1,900 Target stores nationwide just 15 months after launch. 🌱 Paradise Spreads™, founded by Emily D. Edwards, celebrates its milestone partnership with Strack & Van Til Super Markets, expanding the reach of its allergen-free, plant-based spreads across Indiana. 🚀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 🎂 Diana's’s Bananas, founded by Neil Cox, unveils its limited-edition Birthday Cake flavor exclusively at Target, celebrating its 30th anniversary with upcycled bananas and all-natural ingredients. ☕ Atomo Coffee, founded by Andy Kleitsch, introduces a revolutionary 50:50 blend that combines traditional coffee with its sustainable "beanless" coffee, helping big brands cut their environmental footprint. 🤝 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 🍏 Fruit Friends teams up with Annie’s, launching organic fruit and veggie pouches available at Whole Foods and Kroger, in collaboration with Charles & Alice and General Mills. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🍖 AubSauce, founded by Aubrey Lenyard, has been nominated for the prestigious Best of Georgia award in the Manufacturing category, recognizing its six-year journey of crafting gourmet barbecue sauces. 🎉 BāKIT Box, founded by Shelley Gupta, wins the grand prize of $50,000 at the AnitaB.org PitcHER Competition during the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration. 🍪 LEXINGTON BAKES, founded by Lex Evan® 🍫🍪 Evan, doubles down on Radical Ingredient Transparency, listing every ingredient supplier on its packaging and website. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gnuZF73U. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Have your own news to share? Submit here: Foodbevy.com/submit #CPG #FoodandBeverage

🗞️What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: 🛒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 🍫 Elavi, co-founded by Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott, CPA Elliott, is doubling its presence in Southern California Costco stores, with a refreshed look for its low-sugar, vegan chocolate cashew butters. 🥭 Seal the Seasons, founded by Patrick Mateer and Alejandro (Alex) Piasecki, is launching its Blue Spirulina Tropical Blend Smoothie Kit at Wegmans, Giant Foods, and more, expanding their locally sourced frozen fruit lineup. 🌿 Apothékary™ékary, founded by Shizu Okusa, has launched its wellness tinctures in over 450 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S., focusing on customer health store preferences. 🌶️ Yellowbird® Foods, co-founded by George Milton and Erin Link, has landed nationwide in Kroger, bringing their spicy sauces to more consumers. 🐷 Pork King Good, founded by Lauren Koston, has launched their Dill Pickle Pork Rinds in Tractor Supply Company stores, offering a savory snack option to shoppers. 🍇 realsy, co-founded by Austin Patry and Sophia Karbowski, has hit the shelves at Wegmans Food Markets, expanding their footprint in the Northeast with their dried fruit products. 🍉 ROAR Organic, founded by Roly Nesi, is now available through Buffalo Strive Markets, offering their healthy beverages in micro-markets across the region. 🌶️ Homiah, founded by Michelle Tew, officially launches at H-E-B stores across Texas, offering its full range of Malaysian-inspired products, including Sambal Chili Crunches and curry pastes. 🤝 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 🥪 Haven's Kitchen, founded by Alison Cayne, has partnered with Hero Bread, offering their AIOLI on the brand’s website to help customers hit free shipping and upgrade their sandwiches. 🍪 LEXINGTON BAKES, founded by Lex Evan® 🍫🍪 Evan, kicks off its 2024 seasonal lineup today with a Peanut Butter Chip Cookie collaboration with French Squirrel, the first of four bi-weekly drops featuring limited-edition flavors. 💸 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 💼 Siete Family Foods, founded by Veronica, Miguel, and Aida Garza, announces its $1.2 billion acquisition by PepsiCo, marking a significant milestone for the Mexican-American food brand as it plans to scale its operations. 🎉 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🥇 Myles Comfort Foods, founded by Myles Powell, won first place and the Audience Choice Award at the California Grocers Association pitch competition, securing major West Coast retail partnerships. 🌾 @The Real Cereal Company, co-founded by Daniel Abramovich and Tom Binder, is now officially Gluten-Free and OU Kosher Certified. 🚀 CPG Brand Accelerator welcomes 15 dynamic founders to its 13-week program. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gY5zhhej. Have your own news to share? Submit here: Foodbevy.com/submit

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