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Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events—and the brands that win are the ones who plan ahead. In this session, Laura Homann, Co-Founder of Broadleaf Digital, will walk through the key steps to maximize your performance: from inventory plan
Getting on the shelf is hard. Getting off the shelf is even harder. Emerging CPG brands are under pressure to secure retail distribution, then drive point of sale at retail partners like Whole Foods, Sprouts, Walmart, and Ulta. Join Rich Zeldes, Fo
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It is a great time to invest in emerging CPG brands. Join us for our "It's a Great Time to Invest in CPG" webinar, co-presented by Naturally New York and Naturally NorCal. The investment landscape is constantly changing. Come hear what leading CPG i
Join us for an evening of springtime celebration and networking with the Naturally New York community! Enjoy open bar and lite bites while mingling with fellow members of the CPG industry. Special thanks to our Founding & Community Partners for th
Join us to celebrate, network, and have a panel discussion featuring leading founders building sustainable businesses. Discover the latest sustainable brands sampling products! We are excited to partner with Vegpreneur and Yondu to bring this event
Join us for East Meets Expo West, an exciting happy hour event bringing together the dynamic communities of Naturally New York and Naturally New England! We're thrilled to showcase "Backyard Brand Members" from Naturally New England & Naturally New
Kerry​'s 2025 Taste Charts are your all-access pass to tomorrow's tastes. Join Amy Devitt, Senior Activation Manager at Kerry to explore the Top Food & Beverage trends of 2025 and the consumer appeal with trending flavors by category.
Sircle Media ​joins us once again for an up to date POV on social media and how to best leverage social platforms in the current environment. You can expect a short presentation followed by an in-depth Q&A session, so come prepared with all of your b
Naturally New York is excited to announce our third Retail Pitch Day in partnership with Fairway Market! Submit your application by Friday, February 7th, for the chance to pitch your brand and win a $10,000 prize package!
The challenges of managing sales brokers and hiring professional employees are trials for every natural products business. This event will delve into key topics such as: - Questions to ask in determining the right brokers for you - Securing the righ
Join us for an interactive session where we'll dive into Naturally New York's exciting growth in 2024 and share what's on the horizon for the year ahead! Let us know what you've loved about being an NNY member and what you would like to see more of
Celebrate the holidays with Naturally New York at our most anticipated event of the year! - Connect with 250+ attendees from our vibrant community - Shop our Holiday Marketplace featuring 40+ Natural Brands - Complimentary F&B & Cocktails Live En
As the year comes to a close, it's time to ensure your company is positioned for success in 2025. Join NNY and Anchin for a year-end webinar packed with actionable insights. Discover essential strategies for optimizing financial performance, minimizi
Naturally New York is co-hosting a Beauty & Wellness Morning Mingle in partnership with The Working Assembly.  We are excited to welcome Amy Ziff, Founder and Executive Director at MADE SAFE, for a mini Q&A moderated by Gigi Lee Chang, Managing Part
Join Naturally New York and Rethink Food for a Friendsgiving Celebration! Enjoy complimentary food & beverages, foster connections within the industry, and give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rethink Food's​ fight aga
Join Krystal Dawson​ from NIQ BASES for an exclusive presentation on the breakthrough products and trends that have redefined success in North America's CPG industry this year. Discover insights from the annual BASES Breakthrough Innovation report, h
Join Naturally New York and CBX​ to celebrate women in CPG in honor of the Naturally Network's Women in CPG Summit​! We're excited to recognize the remarkable contributions of female founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the CPG community. Whethe
Join representatives from Kerry​, JPG Resources​, Nutter​, and PartnerSlate ​as they share their expertise and real-world experiences in navigating the complexities of co-manufacturing relationships. This event will delve into key topics such as: -
Join us for a discussion with B Corp expert Ryan Honeyman as we walk through the certification process with Adnan Durrani (CEO, Saffron Road), Whitney Valeri (Compliance & Sustainability Manager, BeatBox Beverages), Sara Scheffler (Sr Manager, Strate
Join us for an insightful webinar that tackles the challenge of app overload and unveils the essential financial tools and strategies to fuel your growth efficiently! Hear how to navigate the landscape of financial apps across accounting, operations
Join us on October 15th for the second session of Naturally New York's Investor Bootcamp, including fireside chats among debt and equity providers from our NNY community followed by an informative discussion on what owners should not lose sight of du
Join us for a panel featuring Miguel Leal and Rodrigo Zuloaga, Co-Founders of SOMOS Foods. Discover their journey of scaling their brand to retail and establishing a strong presence in the marketplace. Network with fellow professionals and industry
Join us for a presentation from Naturally New York partner Sircle Media​ as they provide tips for navigating social media strategy and management in today's social landscape. Members from the Sircle team will provide real, actionable suggestions that
Naturally New York is co-hosting a Beauty & Wellness Morning Mingle in partnership with Giannuzzi Lewendon. 
Join the co-founders of the Seed Oil Free Alliance for a friendly, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of seed oils in the food supply. The ambitious presentation agenda includes: - The surprising historic
CPG Founders are appropriately focused on growing their companies, and getting them to a point where an exit can make sense. But when should they start thinking about their own personal financial planning, and what are the issues they need to be awar
Join us for our first happy hour in Stamford, CT, to wrap up the summer together with our partners: Emil Capital, ForceBrands, MWNY, and SPINS. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while mingling with fellow members of the CPG industry on the harb
Whipnotic, Naturally New York's 2024 Pitch Slam Winner, is heading to the Naturally Network's 2024 National Pitch Slam on August 8th! Join us for a Viewing Party at Anchin's office, show your support, and vote to help them secure the Audience Choice
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring esteemed leaders who have successfully transitioned from/to restaurant to launching their own CPG companies. Panelists include Dario Wolos (Founder/CEO, Tacombi), Kiernan Laughlin, (General Mana
Attention all founders and management teams! Join us on July 17th for a conversation with investors on debt and equity raises. Our inaugural Investor Bootcamp will feature two fireside chats among debt and equity providers from our Naturally New York
Join us for a presentation from Naturally New York partner Sircle Media, as they provide tips for navigating social media strategy and management in today's social landscape. Members from the Sircle team will provide real, actionable suggestions that
Naturally New York will have 11 brands exhibiting with us at this year's Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place from June 23rd-25th. Stop by to learn more about our brand exhibitors - Ayursome Foods, Dancing Elephant, Dixie Grace's Boiled Peanuts, Gu
Join us after the Pitch Slam competition to network with the Naturally New York community! Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while connecting with professionals in the CPG industry. We sincerely thank SPINS, SG Credit Partners, Beyond Brands,
Entrepreneurs get the stage to pitch their up-and-coming companies for the chance to win a $150,000 prize package. Best of luck to all the candidates! Thank you to our partners: BevNET, NOSH, SPINS, SG Credit Partners, BeyondBrands, BeyondSKU, Niels
Join the NYC Mayor's Office for a discussion on how food service companies can lead the charge on decarbonizing the city's food system through plant-powered food. The Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge, a new leadership initiative from the Mayor's Office
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Taste a variety of AAPI-owned food and beverage brands, network with the Naturally New York community, and engage in our panel discussion, "Bridging Culture Through the Retail Aisle." Brand sampling provided by Sanzo, Jack & Friends, Bake Me Healthy
Join us for a panel discussion on the latest AI trends and tools in the food and beverage industry, and how this technology is revolutionizing how CPG brands operate. Topics covered will include: -Overview of AI -Popular AI applications in CPG + to
Join us for an evening of springtime celebration and networking with the Naturally New York community! Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while mingling with fellow members of the CPG industry. Thank you to all of our founding and community par
Learn all that and more on our upcoming webinar featuring entrepreneurs who know the struggles of effective sales and marketing. - How to convince retailers to sell your product. - How to be visible when there are hundreds of other products on shelf
Join us to celebrate, network, and have a panel discussion featuring leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products! Please contact info@naturallynewyork.org
In this session, we will dive deep into the ideal marketing mix for every level of business growth that will drive results and capture consumer attention while understanding the ROAS expected by the investing partner. We'll shine a light on what has
Join us for an essential webinar covering the fundamentals of Amazon success. From listing your brand to mastering sales, operations, marketing, and more, this session offers a broad yet insightful overview. Whether you're a novice or seeking to opti
Kerry's annual Taste Charts are your go-to toolbox for long-standing flavor favorites, soon-to-be discovered taste quirks and future taste trends. In this session, join Kerry for: - A presentation of the Taste Charts, forecasting the trending flavo
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You don't build an international food and beverage brand without the right ingredients. Learn how data-driven decision making pushed Carbone forward. With the help of Ampla's business operation platform and SPINS' impactful retail data, people from N
Naturally New York is proud to present the launch of its Diverse Innovators series, starting with a virtual panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month! This event is designed to empower and uplift Black founders in the Consumer Packaged
Have a potential order that you can’t take on without financing? Are you at risk of missing out on a potential big sale? Do you have no or limited credit with your suppliers or contract manufacturers? Join Jennifer Draffkorn and Megan Slovak of Ros
Naturally New York is excited to announce our second Retailer Pitch Day in partnership with Fairway Market! Submit your application by January 31st for the chance to pitch your brand and win a prize package, store placement, and more! CONGRATULATI
Join us for an interactive session to hear how Naturally New York has developed and grown as an organization in 2023 and our plans for 2024! - Share your thoughts on what you've enjoyed about being an NNY member and what you'd like to see in 2024 -
In today's challenging fundraising environment, companies are relying more and more on debt to finance their growth. Asset-based lending (ABL) offers a unique and flexible way to borrow against company assets and fund ongoing operations. Join Evan Wa
Naturally New York's next Retail Roundtable will feature an amazing panel of 3 brand founders and will be moderated by Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen. Through our previous retail roundtables, you have heard insights from buyers across natu
Join Bags co-founder Daniel Taylor for a session on the financing landscape and how you can use loans to grow your business faster. In the session, Daniel will cover the different types of financing, key strategies for consumer brands, and zoom in on
Celebrate the Holiday season with the Naturally New York community! Lite bites to be served. Open bar from 6:30-7:30 presented by SPINS. Thank you to Bank of America, BeyondBrands, Dwight Funding, Holland & Hart, NIQ, and NJ Labs for their support!
In today's difficult fundraising environment, what are VC investors looking to see from early-stage food CPG companies that build confidence? We'll explore what is considered best-in-class across key benchmarks like Gross Margin, Burn-Rate, Velocitie
Let's admit it. When you are a small brand, no one takes you seriously. In this webinar, Alice Zhang, cofounder of myPocketCFO.com, will share hard-earned tips on how CPG brands with revenue less than $15M can boost your financial prospects with supp
Join Alexander Kernishniuk and John Vasylets of SimplyDepo for our upcoming webinar on "Why Field Sales Execution is Important for Brands" to gain valuable insights and strategies for boosting your brand's success in the field. Don't miss this oppo
The journey of brand building comes with an endless supply of twists and turns. Brands face new challenges daily that require thoughtful consideration and towards the top of this considerations list is that of team building. In this panel, Managing
Join us for a magical evening with the CPG community at The Spaniard in the West Village!
With Natural Products Expo East 2023 fresh in our minds, we gathered experts from across the CPG ecosystem to discuss the biggest trends and key learnings coming out of this year's event. From new product innovation to emerging technologies, we'll re
As part of our Supplier Side Series, in this panel session, we will explore best-in-class partnerships in the context of two very successful young brands - Rind Snacks and Omsom. This discussion will focus on what it takes to be successful in product
Establishing a resilient and sustainable supply chain is challenging for any company, much more so for a mission-driven, environmentally-focused organization. As part of our Supplier Side Series, in this session, Founder and CEO Philip Freeman will
Join us at Naturally Network’s Expo East Pitch Slam After-Party presented by SPINS. Meet and mingle with natural product leaders as we celebrate all of the Pitch Slam candidates and this year's national winner.
Join us for Naturally New York's first Expo East event at NOTO Philadelphia​, just a 5-10 minute walk from the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Naturally New York is hosting a dedicated pavilion of 13 brands from our community at Expo East Pavilion from Thursday, September 21st - Saturday, September 23rd. Visit us in Hall A outside of the Innovation Center to learn more about GNGR Labs, Car
Join Laura Harding of OpenSponsorship and Jennifer Fontaine of Scale Media and 1MD as they unpack the intricacies of forging dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with athlete influencers. As the health food sector continues to burgeon, set
Anchin is a forward-thinking, century-old accounting firm that helps privately-held food and beverage clients develop successful strategies that directly impact their growth and profitability. From assisting them with cash flow analysis to helping th
A 2-day event filled with virtual education, conversation, and national networking. The Women in CPG Summit is an inclusive event for women, non-binary professionals and their supporters who want to network, learn and grow within the CPG industry.
Join NNY for a Summer Soirée celebrating Women in CPG at the Starchild Rooftop​ located at the Civilian Hotel​ in NYC. Enjoy incredible views of Manhattan and New Jersey. Brought to you by Naturally New York's Founding + Community Partners. Thank
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Naturally New York in partnership with the Specialty Food Association will be hosting its 2nd pitch slam competition following the Summer Fancy Food Show this year. The pitch competition provides a platform for entrepreneurs in the natural and speci
Delicious treats are to be served from Farm to People in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Rachel Hersh of Prestige Capital is on a mission to shift the conversation about accessing growth capital. Rachel's unique storytelling approach uses real life examples to simplify invoice financing and allow companies to grow and scale rapidly witho
Founders & thought leaders from Recess, Supergoop!, Spritz Society, Macy’s, and more will be taking the stage to share the business building tips and insights you need to know to fuel growth for your company. Don’t miss your chance to connect with re
Join Gigi Lee Chang, Managing Director of BFY Captial, and Jolene Delisle, Founder of The Working Assembly to discuss the importance of investing in branding from the start to enter the market the right way.
Almost every CPG success story has involved taking an omnichannel approach to sales and brand building, and that has never been more relevant than in today's environment. Hear from 3 of the biggest alternative channels – Hungryroot, GoPuff, and Butch
Join Naturally New York Board Members and Brand Founders - Kenshiro Uki, President of Sun Noodle, and Sandro Roco, Founder of Sanzo - to hear how they scaled their brands to retail and established a strong presence in the marketplace.
Join us for a half-day seminar featuring five of NYC's leading experts in the natural food/beverage industries. Panel discussion for startup execs in the natural products and synthetic biology industries.
Join us for a magical evening with the CPG community at The Spaniard in the West Village! Presented by Naturally New York, Six60 Partners, + Giannuzzi Lewendon.
Ensuring that the ops side of your business is working efficiently—and therefore also keeping your cost of goods optimized—is a challenge at any time, but particularly these days. Join us for a webinar with the veteran ops team from JPG Resources, Ri
We gathered experts from across the CPG ecosystem to discuss the biggest trends and key learnings coming out of this year's event. From new product innovation to emerging technologies, we'll recap what we learned and what you'll need to be aware of a
Naturally New York's 2nd Retail Roundtable will feature an amazing panel of 3 buyers from top international grocers and will be moderated by Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen. They will share insights and best practices on how to successfully
Join us for a discussion with B Corp experts Ryan Honeyman and Rai-mon Nemar Barnes as we walk through the certification process with Heather Terry, Founder of Goodsam Foods - panel moderated by Eric Schnell, Co-Founder of BeyondBrands. Connect with
Join Partake Foods Founder and Naturally New York Board Advisor, Denise Woodard, to hear pro tips and lessons learned from her experience navigating her brand to shelves. This hybrid event will be streamed virtually and hosted live at the WeWork Che
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Join us for a magical evening with NielsenIQ and the CPG community!
Kerry's annual Taste Charts are a future-focused, collaborative effort between market insights and application experts to determine tomorrow's trending flavors and ingredients across food and beverage categories. Learn about the mainstream, key, up
Join us for an interactive session to hear how NNY has grown in its first active year and our plans for 2023! - Share your thoughts on what you've enjoyed about being an NNY member and what you'd like to see in 2023 - Hear POVs from NNY Board Member
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Ring in the New Year and network with Naturally New York, Trax, Gotham Brand Managers, and Shopkick!
Join us to learn firsthand how to ride the new wave of wellness with an inside look at NielsenIQ's latest consumer research and market measurement insights. In this webinar, we'll share: - The latest in wellness shoppers' priorities and our big-pict
Tis the season to be jolly, mix, and mingle with the Naturally New York community! Join us on Friday, December 9th from 5:30-8:30p for our end-of-year holiday bash. RSVP is required. Member and Non-Member tickets available.
RodeoCPG spent the past 2+ years analyzing the process of emerging brands launching and scaling in the retail channel and has developed the first tech-enabled sales agency to guide brands to efficient and effective growth in retail. Topics for discus
Join WeStock Co-Founder, Cameron McCarthy, for Naturally New York's next Mentor Hour focused on how brands can start unlocking retail success through data. Topics for discussion include but not limited to: - Telling your brand story with data - What
Topics to be discussed: The snacking preferences of more than 8,765 consumers across 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, including their snacking behaviors as they related to cheese flavore
Founder of Veggie Straws, Mamma Says & Rickland, and thinsters. Strategic Partner for From the Ground Up, SkinnyPop, Core, Chefs Cut & OWYN. Hear how Jason navigated brands to shelves, connected with buyers along the way, and what’s next on the hor
During an environment marked by a bear market and looming recession, it can be very difficult for growth-stage companies to access capital. For companies not yet at scale, it can lead to slower growth or even insolvency. Join us for a fascinating gli
Buyers from three of the top national grocers join us for a discussion on how to best partner with retail and succeed on shelf. Learn from the experts in major channels - Heather Brand, Ryan Rogers, Holly Adrien - on what they’re looking for. Modera
Join Frank Zampardi and Todd Fletcher from SIX60 Partners as they delve into the priorities, needs, and most common mistakes they see in early-stage brand development. Each with a long personal history of operating experience, they have celebrated
Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 27th at 11 am ET for a conversation focused on Finding Capital as a Small Business. Learn what Seed and Series A Investors are looking for, and how brands can best position themselves to be attractive to early-
Please join us for an evening of networking, cocktails, lite bites, and panel discussion with CPG professionals experienced navigating celebrity equity partnerships. Topics include but are not limited to: - Celebrity Partnership Structures and Best
Join the Kerry team to discover: - Consumer benchmarks in plant-based meat and dairy - Plant-based taste nuances in flavor, texture, and cooking characteristics - Opportunities for category innovation and market growth Key taste profiles for U.S. c
Join us for a conversation with Haven's Kitchen Founder, Alison Cayne, & Director of Brand Marketing, Courtnie Alvear-Beceiro, on how to build to winning a brand strategy. Hear about their challenges, successes, and approach to content marketing.
Natalie Borowski is an investor at Coefficient Capital, a NY-based venture capital and growth equity firm focused on consumers and technology. Click to learn more about this upcoming event. Discussion topics include: - Approach to VC and growth equi
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Brand Finalists - Fabalish, maivino, Rosti Stuffed Spuds, Rule Breaker Snacks, Waku - will take the stage to pitch their up-and-coming companies to a panel of experts and audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes valued at over $75,000 f
There's no one-size-fits-all financing solution for your growing business. Different initiatives require different types of capital, and it can be overwhelming to weigh your options at the last minute. In this session, you'll learn about the differen
Foa & Son is a national insurance brokerage firm providing protection and risk management to more than 150 Food and Beverage companies. For this mentor session, Brad and Michael will discuss critical areas of risk for any emerging (or established) f
Join us for an incredible evening of networking with brands, investors, and service providers in the Natural Products community at Stout Bryant Park.
FEED is an impact-driven lifestyle brand with an enduring principle at the heart of what we do — that people's choices of what to buy have the power to change the world. We offer meaningful ways for you to make a difference, from the bags you carry,
Cole Riley is the founder and CEO of Wellfare, a food nonprofit based in New York City. Working alongside the best natural food and beverage brands in the country, Wellfare's grocery subscription service brings healthy snacks, drinks and pantry goods
Social media is intimidating and always evolving and it has become impossible to navigate it all with an internal employee. Hear Adam’s thoughts on micro-content and what brands need in their toolkit, today’s platform tactics, and the AMA on all th
A panel focused on direct-to-consumer and e-commerce best practices. We’ll hear from industry experts on how to build and sustain thoughtful direct-to-consumer and ecomm strategies for all business types and stages. Topics included launching on DTC,
One of Naturally Network’s key priorities is to support and advocate for the success of diverse-owned businesses and we are excited to host a nationwide summit that will inspire and connect women and non-binary CPG professionals and their supporters.
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