Future Driven Leadership: How Today's Leaders Are Keeping Teams Connected
Release Date: 10/20/2023
VMG Fund Update and Brand Readiness in the Current Climate
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Kathy Yuh, VP at VMG Partners, discusses the venture fund's current investment strategies, partnerships, and evolving criteria amidst shifting market conditions. We'll explore valuation trends, best P&L practices, and notable categories and trends.
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Inside RangeMe: Put Your Best Profile Forward
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
RangeMe is an important digital platform that connects brands with retailers and retail opportunities. How strong is your RangeMe game? Join Vir Satyan, SVP of Supplier Success at RangeMe, on Community Call as he helps brands craft their best profiles and put their strongest foot forward. We'll explore the buyer's dashboard, discuss the elements of a strong profile, learn about special retailer programs, and talk about maintaining an optimal presence on a limited budget.
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SPINS Decodes Plant Based Data Trends - What's Thriving and What's Declining?
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
We've seen exponential growth in the plant-based category, but this acceleration is stalling in some areas while thriving in others. SPINS' Client Insights Manager, Kelli Howard, dissects data on food and beverage trends within the plant-based sector. Discover thriving and declining categories, how successful brands are evolving to meet customer demand, understand the plant-based consumer profile, and learn about notable ingredients and the most sought-after plant-based proteins.
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The Highs and Lows of Hemp D9: Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Kristi Palmer from Kiva Confections and Lukas Southard, Senior Reporter at BevNET, join Community Call to discuss the profound impact of hemp-derived D9 on the cannabis edibles and beverage industry. Learn how brands are seizing new opportunities, the looming regulatory challenges, and consumer safety concerns surrounding lab testing and regulatory standards.
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After Foxtrot - What to Do When a Key Account Disappears
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
When Outfox Hospitality, parent holding company for Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen and Market, suddenly shuttered its doors, CPG brands were left in the lurch. Affected businesses face not only lost inventory but also the missed opportunity to showcase products with retailers that were known for taking chances on new items. We'll talk to Couplet Coffee, Lexington Bakes, Better Sour, Parch, and Glonuts, all brands carried by Foxtrot, and Trent Moffat of Gotham Brands, and Sarah Dorey of Synergy Sales
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CPG Crossroads: The Decision to Thrive, Pivot, or Shut Down
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Join Michael Movitz of Brandjectory and Monica Watrous, managing editor of Nosh, for a discussion on tactical insights for founders navigating challenging market conditions. They'll share examples of brands that have chosen to stay the course, pivot, or close up shop, providing valuable insights into the decision-making process. Plus, the key questions founders should be asking themselves and their teams, and how to use the answers to chart a path forward.
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How Do You Find Angel Investors? Perfecting the Pitch and Collaboration to Give Your Business Wings.
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
In an environment where venture firms are leaning toward conservatism, businesses are even more dependent on securing growth capital at earlier stages from angel investors. We talk to two seasoned angel investors, Nicole Bruno and Gefen Skolnick, alongside Ruth Berhane-Williams, founder of Equitea, who is actively exploring the angel investment landscape. Hear tips for identifying angel investors, understanding their preferences, and nurturing successful partnerships.
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Exploring AI in CPG - Applications, Impact, and Opportunity
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Join Melissa Li, investor at Offline Ventures, Brad Avery, senior reporter at BevNET/NOSH, and Peter Barrick, CEO of snack brand Rivalz, as they unravel the intricate world of AI within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. We'll take a look at AI beyond chatbots and image creation and explore how it's revolutionizing the way brands like Rivalz operate. From its capabilities to its limitations, discover how emerging brands are leveraging technology to propel themselves forward, and the implications this tech has on the CPG industry.
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Conserving Capital - Bob Burke's Tips for Getting More Done with Less
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Bob Burke, a "known to most" CPG consultant and expert in the natural products industry, shares insights on how CPG brands can save money and improve cash flow. He explains strategies for SKU rationalization, strategic trade spending, and recognizing high-return sales opportunities such as Costco, TJX, and private label programs that drive cost out of the system.
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Conserving Capital - Tactics From Ken Sadowsky and Gerry Khermouch
BevNET & NOSH Community Call
Industry veterans Gerry Khermouch and Beverage Whisperer Ken Sadowsky share their tips how to tighten business expenditures and improve cash flow. Learn the tactics they recommend for dialing in DSDs, honing in on product-market fit, when to say "no", and how to identify worthwhile growth opportunities.
info_outlineJason Bronstad of Malk, Ayeshah Abuelhiga of Mason Dixie, and Sean Connor of ForceBrands talk about the future of leadership, current hiring trends, and how to keep teams feeling inspired and connected in today's working environment. They also discuss which positions are in high demand right now, how to prioritize hires that align with business goals, and tactics to build an engaging team culture, no matter what the size.