Foodpreneurs Festival

One of the BIGGEST opportunities at Foodpreneurs Festival this year is the CPG Investor Hub. But what is it and why should it be on your radar? The CPG Investor Hub is your chance to pitch directly to investors and unlock the funding you need to scale your brand. Whether it’s marketing, branding, manufacturing - or all three - you’ll have the floor to present your big ideas to the people who can help make them happen. Why you should apply to the CPG Investor Hub: ?? Pitch your product to investors actively looking to back CPG brands. ?? Get guidance to shape a pitch that’s clear, compelling, and hard for investors to ignore. ?? Connect with potential funders who could help turn your brand into a household name. This opportunity is included in your Foodpreneurs Festival ticket; just apply when submissions open and you could be on stage pitching to investors! For more info check out?https://lnkd.in/guN4-rX9?or head to?https://lnkd.in/gCyfNhQa?for tickets.

?? 138 billion Tetra Paks go to landfill each year—but @drink_nimbus is on a mission to change that. In Episode 132 of Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford, Alexandra Bekker shares how she turned her eCommerce expertise into a plant-based milk brand that’s disrupting the industry - scaling to 100+ retail stores in just 18 months while keeping sustainability, profitability, and data at the core. Tune in to learn: ?? How she validated Drink Nimbus before launching ?? The operational setup that fuels her rapid growth ?? What data point drives her marketing ?? The financial decisions keeping her margins strong ?? Why she skipped Black Friday - and what worked better Scaling a food brand isn’t just about a great product, it’s about smart operations, sharp financials, and strategic marketing. Listen now: ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gPZXP7_U ?? Apple Podcasts:? https://lnkd.in/gQeZXjvU ?? Save this for a masterclass in scaling a data driven DTC brand.

From Foodpreneurs Festival to Store Shelves! Here’s a glimpse of just some of the brands that secured new stockists for their products across after connecting with buyers at last year’s Foodpreneurs Festival. Could YOUR brand be next? ???Tickets for the 2025 Foodpreneurs Festival and all new BiteBack Awards + Party are now on sale and this year there are even MORE opportunities to get your brand in front of those that matter. Get your tickets now - https://lnkd.in/gCyfNhQa #food?#drink?#petfood?#fmcg?#cpg?#foodpreneur?#foodpreneurs?#chelseaford?#retailpitch?#foodpreneursfestival?#pitchwins?#thingstodoinMelbourne

BIG, BOLD AND PACKED WITH OPPORTUNITIES! Foodpreneurs Festival 2025 is BACK BABY and we've levelled it up... AGAIN! Every year, we push the boundaries to bring CPG founders in food, drink, and pet food fresh ways to grow, connect, and get noticed. This year, we’re making it even easier to: ? Get your brand in front of key decision-makers. ? Expand your reach and attract new customers. ? Connect with industry experts who can accelerate your success. ? Gain insights, guidance, and funding to take your business to the next level. How? By introducing six new game-changing opportunities: ? BiteBack Awards and Party: A celebration of bold, innovative brands that are challenging the status quo. Apply to enter for a chance to get noticed by top retailers, investors, and industry influencers; or just come for the unparalleled networking -?filling up your little black book at this fun, exclusive event! ?? GPG Investor Hub: Ready to scale but need funding? Pitch your big ideas to investors for the opportunity to secure funding, mentorship and guidance to turn your brand into a household name. ???? Tasting Panel: Wondering if your new product will WOW buyers? Get feedback from industry experts who know what flavours sell! ?? Workshops: Unlock insider strategies in one-of-a-kind masterclasses led by hard-to-reach industry pros. ?? Dream Lab: A relaxed yet high-impact space in the Fairground, designed for direct engagement between industry specialists and the most ambitious brand owners. This is where real conversations happen, connections are made, and game-changing insights are shared - no fluff, just value. ?? The Vault: A first-of-its-kind immersive experience where only one person enters at a time to cast their vote on bold, provocative, and industry-shaking questions. It’s anonymous, unfiltered, and guaranteed to get people talking. At the end of the day, we’ll reveal the results - expect debates, insights, and maybe even a little controversy. Plus, all your Festival fav’s are back: ?? Pitch Hub: Get your product in front of retail buyers ready to stock new products. ?? Stickybeak Station: Display your products for buyers, distributors, media and more to see! ?? Happy Hour: Where new connections (and friendships) are made. ?? Collaboration Corner: Meet co-founders also looking for partnerships to expand their reach. Tickets are now on sale - link in comments ?? These opportunities will transform you, your business and your brand. It happens only once a year - with this much industry access, can you afford to miss it?

One of the new opportunities for brand owners at the Foodpreneurs Festival this year is Tasting Panel. But what is it, and why should you get involved? Tasting Panel is your opportunity to gain expert insights, clear direction, and actionable strategies to turn your ideas into reality and launch with confidence, including: ?? Getting your product tasted by industry experts before you launch. ?? Getting real-time feedback from food scientists, chefs, and buyers who know what flavours sell. ?? Finding out whether your product is commercially viable and what to refine before launch. The Tasting Panel is an add-on to your Foodpreneurs Festival ticket so make sure you include this when purchasing your ticket. For more info check out?https://lnkd.in/gHd-_Fwe?or head to?https://lnkd.in/gCyfNhQa?for tickets.

There’s only a few days left until The Power of Packaging: Creative Strategies for In-Store Success - a FREE pre-Foodpreneurs Festival event hosted by Design Agency Griffin Grace. Apart from enjoying some delicious nibbles and drinks, having fantastic conversations, and getting to meet fellow Foodpreneurs before the Festival on the 23rd May, you’ll also walk away with: ? Expert insights on creating packaging that retailers LOVE. ? Real case studies of brands that made it big on ANY budget. ? Actionable branding and packaging tips to make your product stand out. PLUS get to network with distributors and industry experts (that’s us!). Details: ?? 19 March 2025 ?? Griffin Grace, 125a Chapel St, Windsor, VIC 3181 ? 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Space is limited so registrations are essential:?https://lnkd.in/gqbeF2fZ

Sandra Seah of Six-Eyed Scorpion is on fire - literally. ?? Her award-winning crispy chilli oil, voted Gourmet Traveller’s #1, is making waves with its premium Singaporean-inspired flavours and fresh Australian ingredients. And now, she’s landed in Harris Farm Markets. In episode 131 of Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford, Sandra shares how she’s scaling smartly while keeping quality, profitability, and brand-building at the core. Listen and discover: ?? The strategy behind her retail expansion and demand planning ?? The financial levers she uses to keep margins strong ?? How she’s navigating distributor relationships to stay in control ?? Why brand-building - not just new products - is her top priority ?? The logistics and supply chain moves that keep everything running smoothly Retail success isn’t just about having an incredible product - it’s about knowing how to scale sustainably. Tune in now. ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gKDucCSF ?? Apple Podcasts:? https://lnkd.in/gD7fXH2a ?? Save this for a masterclass in scaling a specialty food brand with focus and determination.

There’s ONLY A FEW SPOTS left for the FREE pre-Foodpreneurs Festival event hosted by Griffin Grace Natalie Townsend Rebecca Deere, where you’ll: ? Discover packaging strategies that get products onto shelves. ? Learn how Griffin Grace helped Chai Spice Beverages go global and made Dukes Weight Loss retail-ready! ? Connect with distributors and key industry players - the decision-makers who can get your brand in front of customers. ? Get insider advice from branding and packaging experts with proven success stories. If you think your packaging is costing you sales, or if you want to know tried and tested strategies for successful packaging, join us for ‘The Power of Packaging: Creative Strategies for In-Store Success’. ?? 19 March 2025 ?? Griffin Grace, 125a Chapel St, Windsor, VIC ? 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Due to space limitations registrations are essential and spots are nearly gone so apply now to secure yours! ????https://lnkd.in/gqbeF2fZ

Only a handful of Early Bird Bundle Tickets left for BiteBack Awards + Party and Foodpreneurs Festival 2025! This exclusive bundle ticket saves you $70 and gives you: ?? Access to the BiteBack Awards + Party - celebrating bold, game-changing food, drink and pet food brands and more networking?opportunities than you can count! ???A full day at Foodpreneurs Festival 2025 - packed with so many sales, growth and promotion opportunities there’s too many to list here (but check out our other social posts ??). Once they’re gone, they’re GONE so grab yours now! ??? ???https://lnkd.in/gCyfNhQa #food?#drink?#petfood?#fmcg?#cpg?#foodpreneur?#foodpreneurs?#chelseaford?#retailpitch?#foodpreneursfestival?#pitchwins?#thingstodoinMelbourne

Calling all bold, innovative food, drink and pet food brands - this is your moment to be recognised! The BiteBack Awards + Party celebrate brands that challenge the status quo, provide solutions, and give consumers more choice. What makes BiteBack Awards different from other industry awards? ?? They recognise innovation, creativity and resilience in packaged goods. ?? Your brand doesn’t need to be a household name to enter, just a passion to shake things up with your product(s)! ?? There is no entry fee - because we value transparency and recognition should be accessible to all. Entering gets your brand in front of top retailers, investors, and other industry people (you know, the ones that make things happen). Winners gain huge exposure and a chance to be seen as a trendsetter shaping the future of food and drink. ?? Join us on May 22 - the night before Foodpreneurs Festival - for an unforgettable evening of awards, networking, and celebration. If you're coming to the Festival (especially if traveling from interstate or overseas), why not make it two-days of growth, networking and sales. It’s a totally different experience from the Festival, so no overlap, just double the opportunities! You don’t need a ticket to enter the Awards but you will to join the BiteBack Awards Ceremony + Party. Likewise, you don't need to enter the Awards to purchase a ticket to the Party. Whether you're entering or not, grab your ticket and fill your little black book with the industry’s best contacts. Learn more (https://lnkd.in/dJpWEkV6) or download the Entry Kit, on that same page.