302 Archived posts matching:"Food”

  • SKU Showcase Day 2023

    Get to Know the Six Brands Pitching On SKU’s Food & Beverage Showcase Day

    Founders of the six brands that participated in this year’s Food & Beverage cohort will celebrate the culmination of the program with an in-person event on May 23. The Showcase Pitch Day will take place from 4:30-9 pm CT at the Native Hostel in Austin, Texas. Tickets are available here. “We are so excited to […]

    • Featured
    • May 2, 2023
    • ForceBrands
  • Jennifer Billings

    Jennifer Billings has been named Senior National Sales Manager at GoMacro. She had been Western Region Sales Manager.

    • Food
    • January 13, 2023
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • SKU Dallas

    Watch: CPG Accelerator SKU Premieres Dallas Showcase Pitch Video

    Founders of the five startup brands participating in SKU’s (CPG) Dallas accelerator celebrated the culmination of the rigorous 12-week program with the premiere of the virtual pitch event. The brands span multiple categories, from beverages to women’s sexual health. “In addition to being our first cohort of all female-founded brands, these were some of the […]

    • Food
    • December 19, 2022
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • The Wonderful Company

    Discover The Wonderful Company and Its Mission-Driven Purpose

    Purpose-driven companies have been a popular topic as of late, especially as the pandemic prompted many workers to consider their roles and their value within an organization. The idea of purpose-led businesses though is hardly new.  In fact, many mission-orientated companies (think Patagonia) have existed for decades. The Wonderful Company is no exception. Its story […]

    • Company Culture
    • November 29, 2022
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • NoBull Burger founders

    Accelerating Brands: Go Behind the Scenes of NoBull Burger

    The key to finding success (and national distribution in Whole Foods)? Starting small. Founders and mother-daughter duo Crissanne and Elizabeth Raymond started selling their family’s lentil soup-turned-burger recipe at farmer’s markets and at local restaurants. A testament to their perseverance, grit, and ambition, NoBull Burger is now available nationwide. We caught up with them to […]

    • Food
    • October 17, 2022
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • SKU 2023

    SKU Announces 2023 Tracks with Special Focus On Growing Consumer Categories

    SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer brands, announced the organization’s 2023 track schedule and is now accepting company applications and interested equity mentors for each track. Applications for companies and mentors for each track can be found here. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories that include […]

    • Food
    • October 12, 2022
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • Kirsten Sandoval

    Accelerating Brands: Go Behind the Scenes of Mesa de Vida

    What started as a way to inspire professional athletes to eat healthy, nutritious food soon developed into a chef-crafted sauce brand that caught the attention of Whole Foods. Founder and Chef Kirsten Sandoval of Mesa de Vida says that having a digital presence has been key to her success — her Instagram account has proven […]

    • Food
    • September 28, 2022
    • Rebecca Fryer
  • dirty hands

    Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How the Right Broker Unlocks a Brand’s Growth Potential

    Entrepreneurs are masters of innovation, passion, and vision. To grow and thrive, business owners must build a trusted and experienced team, both internally and with third parties. This is especially crucial when it comes to expanding and scaling one’s brand. And one of those crucial partners in scaling your business is a broker. A carefully […]

    • Food
    • September 12, 2022
    • Dirty Hands
  • woman at grocery store

    3 Ways Natural Food Brands Can Win at Retail

    We previously covered how recessions and economic challenges are an opportunity to advance at retail rather than retreat. But we want to go a bit deeper tactically on how you can block and tackle at retail to win over time. As such, this article will focus on the X’s and O’s of executing at retail. […]

    • Food
    • August 29, 2022
    • Dirty Hands
  • dirty hands

    Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How Today’s Natural Food Brands Can Leverage Economic Uncertainty to Advance at Retail, Not Retreat

    Ongoing uncertainty and tough economic conditions are affecting all aspects of the natural foods industry. From brands to retailers, consumers, investors, and manufacturers, everyone is feeling the effects of long-term disruptions and instability.  Recessions exacerbate existing problems and today’s retail climate is already saddled with significant challenges for all stakeholders.  Some of the realities facing […]

    • Food
    • August 16, 2022
    • Dirty Hands