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SKU Dallas and BeyondSKU Seek Industry Experts for Accelerator Programs

SKU Dallas and BeyondSKU are looking for CPG leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and investors who want to help shape the next generation of consumer product brands as mentors. The second track of SKU Dallas, which focuses on later-stage emerging brands with revenues of $500,000 and above, kicks off in August and runs through November. Mentors do […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED July 21, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Life Beyond BeyondSKU; What Emerging Brands Are Saying

BeyondSKU is a leading accelerator program for the CPG industry. It’s a joint venture between top-tier New York City agency BeyondBrands and top consumer products incubator SKU from Austin, Texas. It creates industry-focused business tracks and matches the highest caliber experts with select companies during its mentorship programs. The 12-week intensive program runs from late […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED July 9, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

4 Top Rated Pet CBD Brands

Pet CBD is booming. CBD is a massive, emerging market, especially in the United States. In 2020, sales of CBD products in the U.S. alone generated $4.6 billion and sales are forecasted to grow nearly four-fold by 2026 to $16 billion. For those who do not know, CBD is derived from cannabis and is a […]

4 Unique Food Products Arriving Just in Time for Summer

One of the biggest food trends in recent years has been the switch many Americans have made to organic and natural foods. Today’s consumers are conscientious about the ingredients in their food, and the concern is over pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs, specifically, have produced groups like the Non-GMO Project, a group dedicated […]

ForceBrands Releases Salary Report for the Food and Non-Alc Beverage Industry

The year 2020 was tumultuous. Companies pumped the brakes when the pandemic hit — strategic plans, expenses, headcount, and compensation seemingly came to a halt. In 2021, job market reporting suggests that things are changing rapidly with companies getting creative through virtual onboarding and embracing remote-work life to attract high quality candidates. With hiring demand […]

CATEGORIES Featured
PUBLISHED June 13, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Am I a Good Fit for BeyondSKU?

When you get into the startup game, you often hear the terms “incubator” and “accelerator,” especially in conversations with other founders and entrepreneurs. Since their inception in 2005, startup accelerator and incubator programs have become two of the many ways to fund and grow a startup business. It can be easy to assume accelerators and […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED June 1, 2021
AUTHOR Stephanie Trovato

Rosé All Day: 5 Wine Jobs That Will Actually Let You Drink the Wine

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the wine world? Despite setbacks (natural disasters, climate change, and global wine production reportedly reaching a 60-year low), the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Consumers today — a mix of Gen X and millennials — are buying more wine than ever, especially online. And […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED May 23, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Watch the ‘Be the Change’ Roundtable “Executive DE&I Insights and Actions”

Be the Change’s second virtual job fair kicked off on April 22 with a roundtable discussion on the topic of “Executive DE&I Insights and Actions.” Moderated by Be the Change’s Co-Founder Philana Bouvier, changemakers included Robert Hanson, EVP & President, Wine & Spirits Division at Constellation Brands; Dr. Atira Charles, Head of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Moët Hennessy, North […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED April 26, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

ImpactSKU Kicks Off Its Second Cohort in June

Twin Cities-based cities-based ImpactSKU will kick off its second cohort in June to accelerate the growth of purpose-driven CPG startups. Applications are currently being accepted for startups with market traction and annual sales of $100K and above. ImpactSKU’s program will take place virtually and will do in-person events if possible. While this track is based […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED March 15, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

5 Women-Owned Pet Companies Shaping the Industry

There are a lot of incredible ‘Female Forces‘ across the dynamic consumer brand universe. One of the more notable consumer sectors, particularly in the past year, has been pet care. Not only has the job market for the category expanded in opportunities during the pandemic, but it’s also grown exponentially in terms of product sales […]

CATEGORIES Insights
PUBLISHED March 11, 2021
AUTHOR Stefanie Schwalb

‘Be the Change’ to Host Second Virtual Job Fair in Partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Be the Change Job Fair, an initiative led by Cara Bertone, Philana Bouvier, Lia Jones, and Rania Zayyat, in partnership with Diversity in Food & Beverage and Lift Collective announced that registration for beverage alcohol employers is now open for the second virtual job fair. The virtual event will take place on April 22, 2021, […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED March 4, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

9 Black-Owned Alcohol Brands Creating Positive Change

The alcohol industry has historically lacked diversity, especially when it comes to senior leadership and executive roles. But that doesn’t mean that progress can’t be made, nor does it imply it isn’t being made. The social justice events of the past year have helped further propel diversity and inclusion efforts within the space. From initiatives like Diversity […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED February 18, 2021
AUTHOR Stefanie Schwalb

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