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Give award winning gifts this Holiday season! ???Looking for the perfect gifts? Check out our?2024 Shelfie Awards Marketplace, packed with incredible products from this year’s winners! We’ve got: ?? Snacks + Drinks ?? Skincare, Body Care, & Haircare ?? Supplements ?? Pet Goodies …and more! ?? Shop the Shelfies Marketplace now: https://lnkd.in/eqRYu3zp P.S. Stay tuned for 2025 Shelfie Awards updates ?? . . . #cpg #gifting #giftguide #emerging brands

The Shelfie Awards trophies have never looked better! ??? We’re loving all the proud photos from our 4th Annual Shelfie Awards winners showing off their hard-earned trophies. Presented by?Social Nature, this year’s competition brought the heat with 1,500 incredible product submissions. Narrowing it down to just 32 winning brands? Not easy, but?so worth it! ?? Congrats again to all of the winners! ↗? Microjoy ↗? REJINS ↗? Bim Bam Boo ↗? Protéger ↗? SWAIR ↗? Parrotfish ↗? Bear Maple ↗? Abstinence Spirits ↗? Neat Beverages ↗? The Chai Box Inc. ↗? Plift ↗? Bundle x Joy ↗? Eat Happy Kitchen ↗? Pink Salt LLC ↗? PODI life, South Indian Pantry ?? Pantry ↗? Sunnie ↗? Heraclea ↗? Hot N Saucy ↗? S'NOODS ↗? Booskies Cookies ↗? Austin Pretzel Company ↗? Rooted Fare ↗? Fire Baked Cookies ↗? DRYBOX USA LTD ↗? Whims Delights ↗? pi00a ↗? Sobo Foods ↗? RIND ↗? 18 Chestnuts Soups Soups ↗? Bake Me Healthy ↗? BAKR ↗? TruJoy Yogurt Keep an eye out for upcoming Shelfie Awards announcements. The 2025 Shelfie Season will begin in February! . . . #cpg #startups #alcoholicbeverages #nonalcoholicdrink #petproducts #emergingbrands

Our latest podcast episodes just dropped! ?? Check out what we’ve got in store for you this week... ? ??? Founder Feature: Cason Crane of Explorer Cold Brew ? In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cason Crane, the founder of Explorer Cold Brew, to explore his journey from endurance athlete and consultant to the creator of a caffeine-conscious coffee brand. Cason shares his unique story, which includes summiting the highest peaks on every continent and competing on Race to Survive Alaska, and how these experiences shaped his perspective as a founder. ??? Episode 171 - SupplySide West Recap with Doss In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff explores the world of SupplySide West with Wiley Jones, Founder and CEO of Doss, who sponsored 2 lucky brands to attend SupplySide West this year - Paul and Barbara Logan from Uncle’s Ice Cream; and Mark Collis, CEO of Scout Organic. At Doss they're building tools for teams that work in the Real World. Manage your operations from PO to POS all within one platform. DossARP is a lightweight ERP and Data Platform, whether you need a total overhaul or want to unify fragmented systems, visit them at doss.com! ? ?? Tune into the Startup CPG Podcast today on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! .? .? .? #newpodcast #businesspodcast #entrepreneurs #cpg

? Meet a Startup CPG Member! ? Sobo Foods proves you don’t have to choose between eating well and helping the planet—you can have it all.???? Their dumplings reimagine beloved childhood flavors with 100% plant-based, veggie-packed ingredients that would make any family proud. Inspired by a deep love for Asian comfort foods, Sobo Foods is built on the belief that every meal is a chance to make a healthy, climate-positive choice. ???? P.S. They’re also a proud 2024 Shelfie Awards winner! ?? . . . #cpg #dumplings #emergingbrands #AAPI

Denver, we are ready! ?? Join us to connect with your local Denver CPG entrepreneurs and experts over great conversations and and a fantastic opportunity to network! Thank you so much to Saltbox for hosting us! Brands sampling: ????♀? Joy Breeders ???? Sam+Leo ?? Mom Juice + KT Winery ?? Supernova Novel Nitro Sampling opportunities are available.?If you're interested in demoing your brand's product (food, beverage, beauty or health only), please check the Denver channel in Slack and fill out the form. Someone from our team will be in touch as soon as possible. And if you have any questions, please reach out to Cara Nelson, Elizabeth (Melton) Mulherin or Anna Zesbaugh, our Denver community leaders. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dqSxAq7T Hope to see you there! ?? . . . #cpg #meetup #denver #emerginbrands

Shop small, shop Startup CPG! Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is ? LIVE! ? Shop the best gift sets and stocking stuffers for your favorite humans and pets while filling your heart with small brand CPG joy. We’ve got hand-picked gifts from: ???Rishi Tea & Botanicals ???Kloo ??umanos ???Brook37 The Atelier ???Sipwell Wine Co. ??Elements Truffles ???Bundle x Joy ???Melati Drinks ??Vinat ???Erleia ???Junk Theory ??Besti ???Protéger ???RiseWell ??Botanical Bones ???Copper Cow Coffee ???Rooted Fare ??Harken Sweets ???Spritzal Cookie Company ???Mugsy Bakes Shop the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e4frQJj8 Happy Holidays from the Startup CPG team ?? . . . #cpg?#shopsmallbusiness?#holidaygiftguides#emergingbrands

We’re in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally, and it’s all thanks to?you—our amazing listeners! ?? Ready to tune in? Hit play on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join the community that’s making waves in the CPG world. . . . #cpg #podcast #entrepreneurpodcast #emergingbrands

Chicago, let’s celebrate the season!?Join?Startup CPG?and founder Daniel Scharff at?Amped Kitchens?for a holiday bash that’s sure to be the highlight of the year! ????? Here’s what’s in store: ???Networking?with your favorite CPG crew ???Live interviews?with Ryan Daily from?FoodNavigator-USA, featuring Startup CPG Chicago brands ???Special guest?Tim Dornfeld, Director of Category Management at KeHE Distributors ???Brand samplings—sign up in the Chicago community Slack to demo! Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and toast to the year ahead. Grab your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/duRMDjUD Questions? Reach out to our Chicago leaders, Anne Klassman or Matt Sabo, on Slack. . . . #cpg #emerginbrands #chicago

Emerging CPG Brands Take Flight in Airport Retail! ?? Better-for-you travel snacks are here, and we’re loving what Cibo Express Gourmet Markets has stocked for on-the-go snackers. From healthy bites to innovative treats, here’s what caught our eye on their shelves: ↗? B.T.R. NATION ↗? Daily Crunch ↗? Lil Bucks ↗? Misfits Health ↗? Moku Foods ↗? UNiTE Food ↗? Freestyle Snacks ↗? South 40 Snacks ↗? RIND Snacks What’s your favorite airport snack find? Let us know in the comments! ?? . . . #cpg #airportsnacks #emergingbrands #ciboexpress

New Podcast Episodes are Here! ????Episode 171 - Buyer Spotlight: Taylor Cathala, Senior Spirits Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market Host Daniel Scharff sits down with Taylor Cathala to uncover what it takes to land a spot in Whole Foods' spirits aisle. From his journey as a graphic designer to managing a dynamic portfolio of spirits, mocktails, and RTD cocktails, Taylor shares insights into product selection, customer trends, local sourcing, and navigating the tricky world of spirits regulations. ????Founder Feature: Woo Pailet of LOO Grace Kennedy chats with Woo Pailet, co-founder of LOO, to explore their mission of transforming the wipe industry. Woo discusses creating eco-friendly, plant-based, and beautifully designed wipes that are fully recyclable and flushable, tackling the environmental issues caused by traditional wipes head-on. ?? Don’t miss these inspiring stories! Tap here to tune in now: https://lnkd.in/d8AnjqkZ .? .? .? #newpodcast #podcastshow #businesspodcasts #entrepreneurs