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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Aaron May, the manager of UNFI's UpNext program, UNFI's major program that helps helps emerging and diverse brands thrive in the retail space. Aaron shares insights into how UpNext supports small brands by offering guidance, networking opportunities, and access to UNFI's trade sh…
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Founder Feature: Leanne Viola and Jesse Barruch of WHIMS
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Leanne Viola and Jesse Baruch, the co-founders of WHIMS Delights, a better-for-you confectionery brand. They share their inspiring journey of creating low-sugar, gluten-free, and dairy-free treats, born out of their personal health challenges. Leanne and Jesse discuss the obstacle…
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#163 - The Startup CPG Newswire & PR Tips from Jess Windell
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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Grace Kennedy, Startup CPG Podcast Host, and Jess Windell, owner of Maven Consulting and Co-Founder of Dryft Sleep, to explore the launch of Startup CPG Newswire. This innovative, free service is designed to help emerging CPG brands distribute their news and secure media coverage, …
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Founder Feature: Samantha Edwards of New Breed
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Samantha Edwards, founder of the plant-based food brand New Breed. Samantha shares her inspiring journey, rooted in her Caribbean heritage and nonprofit work, which led her to create a line of flavorful, plant-based products like Jamaican Jerk CHICK’N. She opens up about how…
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In this new series on the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff and Jamie Valenti-Jordan from Catapult Commercialization Services take callers who have had 'Ops Nightmares' that plague many brands. Joining them are Katherine Harvey, co-founder and CEO of Bare Bones Broth, who faced a bone broth launch disaster at Costco due to manufacturing and conta…
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Founder Feature: Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and Jim Giberson of Tamarind Heads
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with the co-founders of Tamarind Heads— Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and Jim Giberson—to explore the story behind their tamarind-based barbecue and hot sauce brand. They share how tamarind, a fruit familiar around the world but lesser-known in the U.S., became the key ingredien…
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#161 - Emerging CPG Valuations: Ryan Williams, FABID
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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Ryan Williams, founder of FABID (Food and Beverage Investment Database) and former CFO at RISE Brewing Co., to explore the evolving landscape of fundraising and valuations in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. With his extensive background in finance and investment banking…
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Founder Feature: Hannah Perez of SEEQ Supply
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Hannah Perez, the co-founder of SEEQ Supply, a brand known for its clear protein products. Hannah shares the inspiring origin story of Seeq, which she and her co-founder, Ben, launched during the pandemic after Ben's job offer was unexpectedly revoked. They were driven by th…
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#160 - Whole Foods 101 with Kristin Sherman, Kelly Landrieu, and George Daines
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Whole Foods Local & Emerging Brands team Kelly Landrieu (Global Coordinator/Director, Local and Emerging Brands) and Kristin Sherman (Principal Local Forager) as well as George Daines, formerly national beverage category manager at Whole Foods and now Director at Cultivate CPG,…
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Founder Feature: Mackie Swan of Woo More Play
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Mackie Swan, CEO of Woo More Play, to delve into the world of premium organic intimacy products for women. Mackie shares the inspiring story behind Woo More Play, highlighting the brand’s dedication to pleasure and natural ingredients while tackling societal taboos and n…
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#159 - EDI 101: Emily Curran, SPS Commerce
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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Emily Curran, Senior Manager of Product at SPS Commerce, to talk about the role of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in optimizing supply chain processes. Emily breaks down how EDI automates the exchange of business documents between retailers, distributors, and brands, offering …
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Founder Feature: Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace sits down with Alison Cayne, the founder of Haven's Kitchen, to discuss the transformation of her business from a cooking school to a thriving CPG brand. Alison shares the challenges and lessons learned during this journey, touching on topics like sustainable packaging, navigating new food ind…
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#158 - SupplySide West 101 with Jon Benninger and Kantha Shelke
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Kantha Shelke, a certified food scientist, and Jon Benninger, VP at Informa, to delve into an overview of SupplySide West—the best known supply chain trade show for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. This event covers a wide array of sectors including food, beverage,…
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Jen Liao, co-founder of MìLà, a brand renowned for its delicious frozen Chinese soup dumplings. Jen reveals the fascinating journey of transforming MìLà from a local restaurant into a thriving direct-to-consumer brand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of deve…
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#157 - Buyer Spotlight: Jason Murrell, JIMBO’S
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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jason Murrell, the Director of Grocery at JIMBO’S, a leading organic and natural foods retailer in San Diego. Jason shares his inspiring journey through the grocery retail industry and provides an inside look at JIMBO’S commitment to high ingredient standards and sustainability. Di…
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team for an insider look at the 2024 Shelfie Awards. They dive into the intricacies of the judging process, the criteria for selecting finalists, and the standout products that are making waves in categories like s…
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cam Mathias, the visionary founder of Huntaway, an innovative pet food brand. Discover how Huntaway emerged during the COVID-19 lockdown with a mission to deliver nutritious, convenient, and sustainable food for dogs. Cam reveals the story behind Huntaway’s unique use of…
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#156 - Buyer Spotlight: Glenn Cunningham, Fairway/Gourmet Garage/ShopRite
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In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Glenn Cunningham, Director of Center Store for Village Supermarkets, which owns tastemaker New York stores Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, and local area ShopRites, and is part of the Wakefern Co-op. Glenn sheds light on the cooperative model of Wakefern, providing valuable insight…
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Founder Feature: Veena Krishnan and Whitney McElwain of Daybird
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy and Patricia Menegoto are joined by Veena Krishnan and Whitney McElwain, co-founders of Daybird, an innovative "anti-beauty" brand. Daybird's flagship product is a 4-in-1 serum skin tint that blends skincare and makeup into one streamlined solution. They delve into Daybird's unique app…
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#155 - The Beverage Investors: Salle Jian, Alex Malamatinas, Brandon Yahn and Connor McKenna
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, join Daniel Scharff and a distinguished panel of investors, Salle Jian, Alex Malamatinas, Brandon Yahn, and Connor McKenna from the beverage industry as they explore the latest trends and opportunities in the non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverage market. They share insights from their experiences with br…
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Founder Feature: Cassie and Chelsey Maschhoff, Lottie’s Meats
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Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast as she sits down with Cassie and Chelsey Maschhoff, the inspiring founders of Lottie's Meats. Raised on a family pork farm, the sisters share their journey to revolutionize the meat industry with high-quality, natural ingredients through their Denver-based venture. They delve into …
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#154 - The Startup CPG Financing Database with Daniel Taylor, BAGS
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Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of Startup CPG Podcast for the release of Startup CPG's Financing Database, an amazing resource crowdsourced from our community that lists all the non-dilutive lending options we could find, categorized by loan type and with info on the minimums for each provider. The database is proudly sponsored by our friends …
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Founder Feature: Sam Davis-Allonce of Hot N Saucy
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Sam Davis-Allonce, the founder of Hot N Saucy, a unique line of hot sauces. Sam shares her inspiring journey from being a chef in New York to launching her own hot sauce brand during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by her culinary creativity and personal cravings. She delv…
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#153 - Buyer Spotlight: Tyler Killgore, GreenAcres Market
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Tyler Killgore, Central Buyer and Category Manager at GreenAcres Market. Tyler shares his expansive journey within the grocery industry, from his rapid progression and previous experience in direct store delivery ventures to his current pivotal role. He provides deep insights…
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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Todd Harris, co-founder and CEO of Plift, a hemp-infused beverage brand. Todd shares Plift's mission to provide a non-alcoholic, THC-infused alternative for social drinking, aimed at democratizing cannabis access and offering a healthier option to alcohol-use. Todd elabora…
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