Startup CPG

Ashley Waldman’s words = ALL the feels 🥰 Grateful to be a safe, creative space for CPG founders to thrive. What’s your fave part of this community? Drop your story below! 😎💬 . . . #CPG #emergginbrands #socialproof #testimonial

Meet Andre, the creative genius behind the Startup CPG logo and our iconic arrow! 🎨 As the owner of Olsa Designs he’s the mastermind behind our branding. Thanks Andre for everything you do! . . . #cpg #branding #graphicdesign #brandlogo

Chicago, you showed up and showed out! 🎄✨ Our final Meetup of 2024 was a Christmas-themed celebration full of laughs and holiday cheer. Lots of love to our incredible community of local food & bev entrepreneurs and experts—you make it all so special! Big shoutout to Amped Kitchens for hosting us in style—y’all are amazing! 🥂 Here’s to crushing it in 2025! 💥 . . . #CPG #EmergingBrands #Chicago

It’s time to present some of the newest members to join the Startup CPG community 😎 - thanks for joining the conversation over on our Slack! ReelFruit Crème de Liqueur Urthy Eats, LLC Nutriwell Grumpy Ginger Super Pop Snacks Mylk and Hummus Crescent Simples Crowned Skin Sips Club Drink Todo - Smoothies Daily Basis Life Shower Pouch ™  SunnyStik.official Sproutman Howdysnax Sphere Snacks Medalist Skin Tano Skincare Papaya MsP'sGluten Free Cooking Are you a CPG brand and still doesn’t know the power of our Slack community? Discover it by clicking in our Link bio. . . . #CPG #emergingbrands #retail #packaging #healthandwellness #foodandbeverage

What a night! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our LA holiday party with NIQ—y’all made it truly unforgettable! 🥂✨ From sampling *all* the delicious treats to belting out karaoke jams (future pop stars, we see you 👀), it was nothing short of epic. Huge thank you to NielsenIQ for sponsoring this event 🎄 Special shoutout to the super festive vibes at The KINN Coworking space—holiday magic was in the air! Can’t wait to do it all again next year with this amazing community. . . . #StartupCPG #CPGCommunity #HolidayPartyVibes

✨ Dream buyers, Day 1? That’s the Startup CPG magic! ✨ When you exhibit in the Startup CPG section, you don’t just show up—you stand out! The top feedback we hear from brands? They connect with the buyers they’ve been targeting, often on day one! Now’s your chance to make it happen! Applications are officially open for our section at Newtopia Now 2025. 🚀 📢 Head to the Announcements channel in our Slack to apply today. Don’t wait—opportunities like this don’t last long! . . . #StartupCPG #NewtopiaNow2025 #CPGCommunity #EmergingBrands #MeetTheBuyers

🌟 NON-ALCOHOLIC BRANDS - IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE 🌟Dry January is right around the corner - we’re highlighting booze-free brands in CPG - an industry projected to be worth $225+ BILLION DOLLARS by 2030 (Fortune Business Insights). If you’re an NA brand, now’s your chance to get in front of our community - we’re inviting you to: ⭐ Highlight your Dry January sales ⭐ Submit your products for a chance to be featured on our socials, blog, and via email ⭐ Publish NA news to our totally free newswire! ➡️ Find the link in our announcements channel on Slack - sign up here: startupcpg.com! ⬅️ Deadline to submit: 12/19/24PLUS! Save the date for our Dry January Zoom Mixer on 1/9! Details coming soon. . . . #nonalcoholic #na #zeroproof #cpg #dryjanuary #beverages #startupcpg

Big congratulations to Diana Ark Chen of BUBLUV, the winner of our Female Founder Booth Giveaway for Expo West! 🎉 A huge shoutout to Settle for sponsoring this booth 🙌 Thanks to their support, BUBLUV will be joining us in the Startup CPG section at Expo West in March 2025. See you at Expo! . . . #expowest #femalefounder #femaleentrepreneur #bubbletea

🎉 It’s a Slackiversary Party! 🎉 Startup CPG’s Slack community is turning 5—and with nearly 25,000 members, we’ve got BIG reasons to celebrate! Join us after Expo West 2025 for an unforgettable night sponsored by Doss: ✨ When: Friday March 7, 6-10pm ✨ Where: Leisure Hydration’s gorgeous outdoor space in LA We’re bringing: 🍕 Mouthwatering pizza from pi00a 🍴 Tasty samples from our amazing community of brands 🥗 Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Non-Alcoholic options! Special Guests: ⭐️ Stefani Sassos, MS, RD, CDN, NASM-CPT, NASM-WFS, Good Housekeeping ⭐️ Efrain Chacach & Darren Viscount, Bristol Farms ⭐️ More coming soon! Space is limited—get your tickets now and don’t miss this delicious celebration of our vibrant CPG community. Link in comments. Interested in sampling your product? Check out the events_expowest channel for details. . . . #startupcpg #expowest2025 #emergingbrands #cpg #LA

🎳 Startup CPG’s 4th Annual Alley Rally is Back at Expo West! 🎉 It’s time to celebrate the best in emerging CPG with an unforgettable night of networking, bowling, and good vibes. Last year’s party sold out with 1,200 attendees, so grab your tickets now! Don’t miss your chance to mingle with VIPs from retailers like Gelson's Markets, Thrive Market, 7-Eleven, GNC, and more. What’s in store: 🎳 Bowling & Partying till they kick us out 🎯 Networking with CPG VIPs 🍴 Sampling from our featured Backpack Brands 🍸 Open Bar & Snacks Want to be a Backpack Brand and compete for a chance to win a FREE booth at Expo West 2026? Head over to the announcements channel in our Slack to apply! 🚨 Tickets are now live — grab yours now here: https://tr.ee/-0mTBE9ZNP . . . #cpg #expowest #emergingbrands #alleyrally2025