Startup CPG

🐄 DAIRY DISRUPTORS 🥛 9 Startup CPG community brands were recently featured as disruptors in the dairy industry thanks to Elizabeth Crawford at FoodNavigator! 🍝 Pastazerts 🥶 Fanci Freez 🥛 Laurel's Coffee 🐄 Five Acre Farms 🌱 Food with Roots 🍨 Nounós Creamery 🧈 Aux Délices des Bois 🐮 Jubilee's 😋 Painterland Sisters Who else should we keep our eyes on?! 👀 . . . #emergingbrands #cpg #dairyindustry

New week, new episodes of the Startup CPG Podcast!⁠ Check out what we have on tap this week ⤵️ ⁠ 🎙️ **Founder Feature: Charlie Gentry of TruJoy**⁠ ⁠ In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Charlie Gentry, the founder of TruJoy Yogurt, a frozen Greek yogurt brand based in Austin, Texas. Charlie shares his inspiring journey as a solo founder, detailing his motivations for creating TruJoy and navigating the competitive food industry. He discusses the development process behind his yogurt, including the creation of innovative flavors that resonate with consumers and his commitment to quality through effective product formulation. ⁠ 🎙️ **Episode 167 - 5 Financial Factors That Make or Break E-commerce Brands with Paul Bianco**⁠ ⁠ In this episode, Daniel Scharff interviews Paul Bianco, founder and CEO of Graphite Financial. They highlight the essential role finance plays in startup success, particularly within the e-commerce and CPG sectors. Paul emphasizes that finance should go beyond mere number-crunching, offering actionable insights that empower founders to make informed decisions. They discuss critical financial metrics such as margins, customer acquisition costs (CAC), and product costs, shedding light on how understanding these can guide strategic planning and promote sustainable growth.  ⁠ 🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #newpodcast #podcastshow #businesspodcasts⁠ #entrepreneurs

WNC strong! 💪 On our recent CPG treasure hunt, we stopped by Earth Fare in Asheville, NC 🛒✨ We’re thrilled to see them reopen after the impact of Hurricane Helene. Be sure to stop by, show some love, and support this North Carolina-based retailer and the incredible local brands on their shelves! 🍵 Sarilla 🐶 Botanical Bones Co. 🍔 Dojo Fresh, LLC 🧀 Darë Vegan Cheese 🍲 18 Chestnuts Soups 🌿 Barvecue 🫐 Walker Brothers 🛀 Winged Wellness 🧀 Rebel Cheese 🍓 Bear's Fruit 🍄 meati™ 🌱 Actual Veggies 🌊 12 Tides 🥓 PREVAIL Jerky 💧 Chlorophyll Water 🍸 Hella Cocktail Co. 🥤 hiyo 👶 Serenity Kids 🫛 A Dozen Cousins 🍜 Omsom Where should we shop next? Drop your suggestions below! 👇 . . . #cpg #shoplocally #emergingbrand #northcarolina 

Big News! We're thrilled to announce that Lottie's Meats will be joining us at the Fancy Food Winter Show in Las Vegas! 🌭 Thanks to our amazing partnership with the Specialty Food Association, we had the opportunity to give away a FREE booth in our section—and Lottie's Meats won! 🏆 Help us congratulate them and be sure to stop by their booth at the show! . . . #cpg #sfa #wefancy #fancyfoods #emergingbrand #startupstories

Seattle showed up in full force! 🙌 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Halloween-themed meetup – it was a night full of treats, tastings, and good vibes. We loved sharing the evening with you! Huge shoutout to Ghostfish Brewing Company for hosting and to the amazing brands who brought their flavors: 😋 RINGA® ⁠🍜 GloryLand Food 🏔️ Altitude Beverages Looking forward to the next one! 👻 . . . #cpg #community #meetups #seattle

✨NEW Episodes✨ Check out what's on the Startup CPG Podcast lineup this week! ⁠ 🎙️ Founder Feature: Jilleo Recio of RĒJINS⁠ In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Jilleo R. founder of REJINS, a luxury skincare brand dedicated to celebrating and catering to maturing, melanin-rich skin. Jilleo shares his personal journey and motivations for creating RĒJINS, inspired by his experiences in Singapore and his desire to challenge beauty standards that prioritize skin lightening. 🎙️ Episode 166 - CPG Trade Media: Elizabeth Crawford, Brooke Just, and Adrianne DeLuca⁠ In this episode, Daniel Scharff interviews three leading CPG journalists. He’s joined by Elizabeth Crawford, Senior Editor at FoodNavigator-USA; Brooke Just, Associate Editor at Food Business News; and Adrianne DeLuca, Reporter at BevNET.com & Nosh.com. Together, they explore why trade media is crucial for building brand credibility and discuss emerging trends like startup innovation and sustainability. 🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! . . . #cpg #podcaster #podcastshow #businesspodcast #entrepreneur

✨ Giveaway Alert! ✨ Enter to win a pair of AirPods Max 2 The Startup CPG Podcast is officially in the top 0.5% of podcasts—in the world — because of YOUR reviews 🌍 To celebrate, we’re giving one lucky reviewer a pair of Apple AirPods Max 2! What better way to enjoy your favorite CPG podcast than with these sleek headphones? 😏 How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dEZ85t7i 2️⃣ DM us a screenshot of your rating/review before 10/29/24* 3️⃣ BONUS: Tag your CPG founder friends for extra entries! 1 tag = 1 entry! ⚡Good luck and keep tuning in!⚡ *Left one in the past? You’re the best! Same deal for you - DM us a screenshot of your review, we’ll get you entered! Contest ends at 11:59 PM on 10/29/24. Winner will be contacted directly. No purchase necessary to win. Open to U.S. residents. Must be 21+ to enter. Must be a Startup CPG Slack community member. A valid physical address, phone number, and email are required. . . . #CPG #PodcastShow #PodcastCommunity #TopPodcast

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✨Webinar✨ What You Need to Know About: The Migration to QR Codes GS1 US and Startup CPG team up once again to answer your questions about the barcode's evolution toward the 2D barcode (QR code). Come prepared with your questions on product identification, supply chain, working with retailers, marketplaces, and distributors, and the benefits to brands, including engaging consumers with connected packaging. ↗️ What to expect: This event is about the barcode’s evolution. It is perfect for CPG brands who have specific questions about how to use QR codes with GS1 Digital Link standards embedded in them to their advantage for supply chain transparency, consumer engagement and more. ↗️ What you'll learn: Attendees will learn about what will and won’t change leading up to the 2027 deadline for QR codes to be scanned at the point of sale. ↗️ About the speaker: Amber Walls, Senior Director, Global Standards, GS1 US 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eHP2qSd5 . . . #webinar #qrcodes #cpg

We're thrilled to announce that Doss is sending not one, but two incredible brands to SupplySide West 2024! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating our giveaway winners: 🍦 Uncle's Ice Cream 👧🏻 Skout Organic Thanks to our amazing partner Doss, these brands will enjoy a trip to the biggest show of the year, where they can focus on leveling up their supply chains. Let’s cheer them on as they take this exciting step! 👏✨ . . . #cpg #supplyside #operations #emergingbrands