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No one said it was going to be easy, but the right resources make all the difference. We’ve been there, and we know how hard it is to find good information. So we source experts and community members to find answers to your questions and introductions to the topics you’re curious about. Whether you’re an industry veteran or it’s your first time in the kitchen, you’ll learn something here.

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Food & Beverage Package Design is More Than Cool Art

Food & Beverage Package Design is More Than Cool Art

Brand & packaging designer, and fellow Foodboro Partner, Haylee Jordan wants food & beverage founders to understand good design is more than good art.

Foodboro Forum: Planning Your PR Strategy for 2023 with Foodboro Partner Publicity For Good

Foodboro Forum: Planning Your PR Strategy for 2023 with Foodboro Partner Publicity For Good

Foodboro Partner Heather Desantis of Publicity for Good joins us to talk about the fundamentals of PR for CPG brands, from understanding your unique story to your value proposition.

Foodboro Forum: Building a CPG Brand From the Ground Up with Foodboro Partner Nali Consulting

Foodboro Forum: Building a CPG Brand From the Ground Up with Foodboro Partner Nali Consulting

Foodboro Partner Natalie Alibrandi of Nali Consulting joins us to break down the basics of building a CPG brand, from product innovation to working with co-mans to get it on shelves.

Foodboro Forum: Building a DTC Website That Converts With Oddit

Foodboro Forum: Building a DTC Website That Converts With Oddit

Foodboro Partner Shaun Brandt of Oddit joins us to break down the basics of building a website that leads to high-converting customers, plus audits a few audience members' websites.

Packaging Pulse: Rebranding 411 for Food & Beverage

Packaging Pulse: Rebranding 411 for Food & Beverage

Foodboro Partner Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design shares the who, what, when and why of rebranding for food & beverage startups.

Ask an Expert: Jessica Malach, VP Marketing at Social Nature

Ask an Expert: Jessica Malach, VP Marketing at Social Nature

Foodboro Partner Social Nature's VP of Marketing, Jessica Malach, joined us to talk about her experience in the CPG industry, how she got started with Social Nature, how Social Nature is helping emerging CPG brands move product and collect data and how brands can customize their campaigns. Plus, we've got a special deal for Foodboro members!

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Meet a Maker: Mark Samuel of IWON Organics

Meet a Maker: Mark Samuel of IWON Organics

This fitness enthusiast and father of two took his entrepreneurial background to start a ~winning~ protein-forward brand.

Being Brutal with Gaby Macías of Brutal [VIDEO]

Being Brutal with Gaby Macías of Brutal [VIDEO]

This female founder partnered with her husband to bring lupini snacks stateside and she's got big plans for the future.

Meet a Maker: Camila and Giordana Gusmão of Botanica Origins

Meet a Maker: Camila and Giordana Gusmão of Botanica Origins

The sisters behind this innovative upstart took thier childhood experience growing up in the Amazon Rainforest and their passion for health & sustainability to bring ethically-sourced, single-origin, nutritious superfoods to the masses.

Meet a Maker: James Richard and Ethan Akdamar of Bizi Honey

Meet a Maker: James Richard and Ethan Akdamar of Bizi Honey

These founders took thier interest in health, and winnigns from school pitch competitions, to start a brand that is redefining the supplement industry with unBEElievably delicious honeys.

Meet a Maker: Raina Kumra of Spicewell

Meet a Maker: Raina Kumra of Spicewell

This founder took her background in venture capital and her family's health crisis to start a brand that is spicing up the food & beverage industry.

Meet a Maker: Dulce Ruby of Despierta

Meet a Maker: Dulce Ruby of Despierta

The brainchild of a world-renowned speaker, researcher and artist, this herbal tea brand is on a mission to bring a sense of calm to your everyday (and beyond).

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Top Tools & Services for CPG Founders in 2023 - UPDATED
Resources
Apr 13

Top Tools & Services for CPG Founders in 2023 - UPDATED

We've curated a list of the top services to help your food & beverage brand level up in 2023.

Earth Day 2023: Focus on Sustainability in Food & Beverage
Resources
Apr 12

Earth Day 2023: Focus on Sustainability in Food & Beverage

In honor of Earth Day, we explored some of the ways that CPG brands are creating positive change in the move toward a more sustainable industry with engaged and educated consumers.

Foodboro Forecast: The Upcycled Food Trend Report
Resources
Apr 12

Foodboro Forecast: The Upcycled Food Trend Report

Food & beverage brands are combating the climate crisis with upcycled ingredient innovation.

Food & Beverage Packaging Trends to Watch in 2023
Resources
Jan 27

Food & Beverage Packaging Trends to Watch in 2023

​Join us for a conversation with Foodboro Partner ePac Flexible Packaging as we dive into the packaging trends to watch in 2023 for food & beverage brands.

Take Your CPG Brand's Marketing to the Next Level in 2023
Resources
Jan 23

Take Your CPG Brand's Marketing to the Next Level in 2023

​Join Foodboro and Propel in partnership with Hawke Media for a discussion/workshop on how startup companies can leverage marketing in the New Year.

Retail vs. DTC: A Quick Guide to Brand Design for CPG

Retail vs. DTC: A Quick Guide to Brand Design for CPG

Foodboro Partner Haylee Jordan gives us the down-low on what makes good brand design for retail & DTC.

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35+ (More) AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support in 2023 and Beyond

35+ (More) AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support in 2023 and Beyond

We're kicking off AAPI Heritage Month with a few Foodboro Faves to support this month and all year long.

35+ AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support All Year Long

35+ AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support All Year Long

We're celebrating the start of AAPI Heritage Month with a few Foodboro Faves to support all year long.

What is Lemon8 and what does it mean for food & beverage brands?

What is Lemon8 and what does it mean for food & beverage brands?

TikTok parent company ByteDance is pushing a lifestyle app similar to Instagram and Pinterest in Western social media markets. Here's how CPG brands should be using it.

Mushroom Milk Chocolate: The Next Big Thing in Chocolate Innovation?

Mushroom Milk Chocolate: The Next Big Thing in Chocolate Innovation?

Oodaalolly Chocolate, known for its premium Philippine-sourced cacao, has partnered with precision fermentation leader, Perfect Day, to launch a new product: Mushroom Milk Chocolate.

Top Food & Beverage Trends From Natural Products Expo West 2023

Top Food & Beverage Trends From Natural Products Expo West 2023

Expo West 2023 is in the books! Here is a look at the top trends to watch in 2023 for food & beverage brands.

22 New Food & Beverage Products That Debuted in 2022

22 New Food & Beverage Products That Debuted in 2022

From superfoods and brain boosters to the best snacks, decadent treats, and more - these are the 22 new products we were most excited about this year.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood - January 2023
Community
Jan 13

Welcome to the Neighborhood - January 2023

Our January Founder Cohort has kicked off, and we are thrilled to introduce you to our newest Foodboro members!

From the Foodboro Kitchen: How to Build a Better Salad
Community
May 11

From the Foodboro Kitchen: How to Build a Better Salad

May is National Salad Month, and we are salad-brating with the best greens, mix-ins, dressings and toppers from startup food & beverage brands.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Oats in Coats
Community
Jul 24

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Oats in Coats

Oats in Coats is the brain child of cofounder Daphne Herlihy a mother of three.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Etera Foods

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Etera Foods

The After Bar is made with non-hemp-derived CBD.

8 Food & Beverage Brands Founded By Dads
Community
Jun 17

8 Food & Beverage Brands Founded By Dads

Shout out to all the dads out there!

Welcome to the Neighborhood - June 2021
Community
Jun 10

Welcome to the Neighborhood - June 2021

Summer 2021 is looking HOT! We are excited to have these talented makers join the Foodboro community. Read all about our newest members below!

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