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Get to Know the Six Brands Pitching On SKU’s Food & Beverage Showcase Day

Founders of the six brands that participated in this year’s Food & Beverage cohort will celebrate the culmination of the program with an in-person event on May 23. The Showcase Pitch Day will take place from 4:30-9 pm CT at the Native Hostel in Austin, Texas. Tickets are available here. “We are so excited to […]

CATEGORIES Featured
PUBLISHED May 2, 2023
AUTHOR ForceBrands

Cannabis Matters with Nancy Whiteman of Wana Brands

Dubbed by media outlets as the Queen of Legal Weed and the Martha Stewart of edibles (before the celebrated lifestyle entrepreneur entered the category herself), Nancy Whiteman has reached celebrity status in the cannabis industry. And rightfully so. It doesn’t get much more grassroots than Wana, Whiteman tells us in this episode of Cannabis Matters. […]

Watch: CPG Accelerator SKU Premieres Dallas Showcase Pitch Video

Founders of the five startup brands participating in SKU’s (CPG) Dallas accelerator celebrated the culmination of the rigorous 12-week program with the premiere of the virtual pitch event. The brands span multiple categories, from beverages to women’s sexual health. “In addition to being our first cohort of all female-founded brands, these were some of the […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED December 19, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

SKU Announces 2023 Tracks with Special Focus On Growing Consumer Categories

SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer brands, announced the organization’s 2023 track schedule and is now accepting company applications and interested equity mentors for each track. Applications for companies and mentors for each track can be found here. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories that include […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED October 12, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

How Lift Collective’s Entrepreneurship Program Is Making the Wine Industry More Inclusive

The wine industry has historically lacked diversity, but that doesn’t mean progress isn’t being made. To help build a more equitable industry, Rania Zayyat and Cara Bertone are spearheading an initiative called Lift Collective, which quite literally is lifting up and empowering others to advance their careers in wine. In 2022, the platform introduced a […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED September 18, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How the Right Broker Unlocks a Brand’s Growth Potential

Entrepreneurs are masters of innovation, passion, and vision. To grow and thrive, business owners must build a trusted and experienced team, both internally and with third parties. This is especially crucial when it comes to expanding and scaling one’s brand. And one of those crucial partners in scaling your business is a broker. A carefully […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED September 12, 2022
AUTHOR Dirty Hands

Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How Today’s Natural Food Brands Can Leverage Economic Uncertainty to Advance at Retail, Not Retreat

Ongoing uncertainty and tough economic conditions are affecting all aspects of the natural foods industry. From brands to retailers, consumers, investors, and manufacturers, everyone is feeling the effects of long-term disruptions and instability. Recessions exacerbate existing problems and today’s retail climate is already saddled with significant challenges for all stakeholders. Some of the realities facing […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED August 16, 2022
AUTHOR Dirty Hands

5 Iconic Food Companies That Are Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. While the majority of Americans support the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender, many companies have also stepped up to openly express support for the community. The food industry, for the most part, has been an ally. In the […]

3 Cannabis Brands That Celebrate Pride

Pride Month (June) is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Parades, festivals, and other events show solidarity with the community in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots that took place on June 28, 1969 — an event widely viewed as a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. A year later, the first Pride parade […]

CATEGORIES Cannabis
PUBLISHED June 12, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

5 LGBTQ+ Owned Beauty Brands to Show Your Pride

The beauty industry has been slow to evolve when it comes to embracing inclusivity. The good news is that progress is being made. While emerging brands like the ones featured on our list are making notable strides in setting new standards for the beauty industry, legacy beauty companies are taking notes. This is not to […]

CATEGORIES Beauty
PUBLISHED June 1, 2022
AUTHOR ForceBrands

Celebrate Mother’s Day with These 4 Mom-Approved Food Brands

It may only come around once a year but we like to celebrate mothers all year long. To honor all moms and the often unsung work that they do each and every day, we’re highlighting a few of our favorite child-inspired food brands. From organic, allergen prevention oatmeal for babies to reimagined childhood favorites with […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED May 4, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Applications Open for SKU Dallas 2022

SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for CPG companies, is accepting applications from consumer brands around the country for the third cohort of SKU Dallas 2022. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories. Brands can be from a wide range of areas in CPG, including food, beverage, apparel, personal […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED April 14, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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