DFW CPG

We're excited to welcome our new Gold Sponsor, PREP Kitchens to the DFW CPG family! Your support plays a crucial role in our success, growth and mission! #ThankYou #Welcome #GoldSponsor #CPG #Partnership Katy Mabee Jenica Oliver Richard G. Riccardi Abby June Richards, CPA-TX Mason Ice

Come Celebrate the Season and Our 5-Year Anniversary at the DFW CPG Holiday Event! This holiday season, join us as we bring together our amazing community for a special evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Not only are we celebrating the holidays, but we’re also marking an incredible milestone: 5 years of building and growing the DFW CPG community! 🎉 ✨ What to Expect: • Network with local CPG brands, leaders, and partners • Enjoy holiday festivities, delicious food, and drinks • Reflect on our journey and celebrate the growth of the DFW CPG community 📅 Event Details: • Date: December 10, 2024 • Location: Four Corners Brewing Company • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Over the past five years, our community has grown into a strong and supportive network of CPG professionals, and this event is our way of saying thank you. Let’s gather together, celebrate the season, and look forward to even more growth and success in the years to come! Register now, and let’s make this a night to remember. ✨ #DFWCPG #CPGcommunity #HolidayEvent #5YearAnniversary #DFWBusiness #Networking Register here: https://lnkd.in/dX3juBtR Derek Ramos Richard G. Riccardi Jenica Oliver Abby June Richards, CPA-TX Cesar Hubbard Cesar Bustamante Rui Di Andrea Ridout

Congratulations are in order for DFW CPG community brand White Rock Granola LLC and Andrea Ridout ! 🎉 🎊

DFW CPG present: "From Source to Scale: CPG Ingredient Strategy" Are your ingredient costs eating into your margins? Join us for an essential deep-dive into smart ingredient sourcing – a make-or-break factor that many founders overlook until it's too late. Whether you're scaling beyond farmers' market volumes or planning your next product line, this workshop will give you the insider knowledge to avoid costly mistakes and build a resilient supply chain. You'll learn how to: • Navigate the transition from small batch to commercial ingredients without compromising quality • Take control of your raw material specifications (yes, even with co- packers!) • Align ingredient choices with your brand values and price point • Master the seasonal rhythms of crop cycles and contracting • Protect your margins with strategic sourcing decisions Speakers: Greg Hanks of Hanks Brokerage and Adam Kamal of KPAK- Komplete Packaging, Inc. Perfect for: Food & beverage founders who are scaling beyond their initial production runs or planning for significant growth. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to secure your supply chain and maintain product integrity as you grow. #cpg #ingredientsourcing #ingredients ##supplychain REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ghB6-AhQ Abby June Richards, CPA-TX, Jenica Oliver Richard G. Riccardi Derek Ramos Greg Hanks Edward LoFrisco

SKU, the nation's leading CPG accelerator, is accepting applications for the Spring '25 Track! Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot CPG categories, including food, beverages, beauty, petcare, and more. The 12-week program will run from March through May. The SKU accelerator is distinguished by its exceptional curriculum and world-class mentoring from top industry leaders from companies like General Mills, Whole Foods, and Mars. All participants receive a hand-picked team of superstar mentors – industry leaders, investors, and successful founders – who all are dedicated to helping founders successfully scale their brand. SKU is a hybrid program, and brands do not have to be based in Austin to participate. The deadline for applications is December 1st. If you have questions, email brooke@sku.is #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #cpg Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gC5TGiPH Michelle Breyer, Jenica Oliver, Richard G. Riccardi

Come celebrate the culmination of Fall '24 Track with the Showcase pitch event for the seven participating brands in Austin on Tues, Nov. 19th at Robert B. Rowling Hall at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from around the country as we showcase the disruptive and exciting brands from the startup world in the food and wellness categories. The SKU Showcase is one of the industry's premier events. The doors will open at 4:30pm and the first pitch will begin at 5pm. The event will be followed by a reception. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gV8ug6Jm A special thanks to our host The Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs at The University of Texas at Austin (TVL). The seven Fall ‘24 Track brands are: Bala Enzyme Foraged & Found Kif & co Long Table Modica Peace Love Hormones The Bloody Buddy Michelle Breyer #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #cpg #mentors #mentoring #startups #cpgstartups #emergingbrands #foodandbeverage #beverages #alcoholicbeverages #funcationalbeverages #antiinflammatory #functionalbeverage #hydrationbeverage #kefirwater #probiotics #kelp #kelpproducts #sustainablyharvested #cocktails #mocktails

Join DFW CPG on October 24th for our virtual Huddle: "Unleash the Power of AI to Transform the Customer Experience" Discover how AI is revolutionizing the consumer-packaged goods industry. In this dynamic session, Deana Anglin, Co-Founder & CEO, Talawa.ai and Eileen Parra, COO, Talawa.ai will explore practical strategies to enhance the customer experience and purchasing journey to jump-start sales and cultivate loyalty through AI-powered solutions. Learn how to deliver personalized product recommendations, create engaging, scalable content, and optimize customer interactions across multiple channels. Gain insights from industry leaders in AI and Commerce, leveraging real-world examples and best practices. Walk away with actionable steps to harness the potential of AI and stay ahead of the competition. Key Takeaways: Delight customers: Uncover the essentials of delivering personalized product recommendations where and when it matters. Enhance customer service: Transform customer service into a competitive advantage through AI-driven interactions. Amplify content creation: Unlock strategies to create impactful, targeted content at scale to captivate your audience. About Us: Talawa.ai is building AI-powered tools and creative agents to accelerate growth for emerging consumer packaged goods brands. #CPG #AI #customerexperience Register here: https://lnkd.in/gS6is_cr Abby June Richards, CPA-TX Karen Laker Richard G. Riccardi Jenica Oliver Rui Di Derek Ramos Mason Ice

Join DFW CPG on October 24th for our virtual Huddle: "Unleash the Power of AI to Transform the Customer Experience" Discover how AI is revolutionizing the consumer-packaged goods industry. In this dynamic session, Deana Anglin, Co-Founder & CEO, Talawa.ai and Eileen Parra, COO, Talawa.ai will explore practical strategies to enhance the customer experience and purchasing journey to jump-start sales and cultivate loyalty through AI-powered solutions. Learn how to deliver personalized product recommendations, create engaging, scalable content, and optimize customer interactions across multiple channels. Gain insights from industry leaders in AI and Commerce, leveraging real-world examples and best practices. Walk away with actionable steps to harness the potential of AI and stay ahead of the competition. Key Takeaways: Delight customers: Uncover the essentials of delivering personalized product recommendations where and when it matters. Enhance customer service: Transform customer service into a competitive advantage through AI-driven interactions. Amplify content creation: Unlock strategies to create impactful, targeted content at scale to captivate your audience. About Us: Talawa.ai is building AI-powered tools and creative agents to accelerate growth for emerging consumer packaged goods brands. #CPG #AI #customerexperience Register here: https://lnkd.in/gS6is_cr Abby June Richards, CPA-TX Karen Laker Richard G. Riccardi Jenica Oliver Rui Di Derek Ramos Mason Ice

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***REMINDER** to join us today for our Huddle: "How to Boost your Brand Through Public Relations" Presenters: Cori Moran, Director and Loren Rutledge, General Manager at SPM Communications. Description: You’ve got a great product, but does anyone know about it? Gaining widespread awareness for your brand through a credible third party can make all the difference. If you’re like many founders who know public relations is key for moving your business forward but are unsure where to start – this huddle is for you. Together, we’ll talk about: · What PR really is · When leveraging PR makes sense · Actions you can take now to set yourself up for success Whether you’re just starting to think about how to build brand awareness or you’re ready to engage a PR firm, you’ll learn some of the ins and outs of how to get your brand into the conversation! #Brand #Publicrelations #brandawareness #PR Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gd9jYcSi