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⌛ Imposter syndrome loading... When Jeff Klineman asked for a casual catch up and feedback about attending Nosh Live, I didn't think it would end up with my face on the agenda next to All-Star #cpg #ceo Eric Skae! I’m excited to join Eric and other incredible #founders at Nosh Live LA 2026 for some candid conversations on how scaling a food brand isn’t just about growing revenue, but knowing where to invest, where to stay scrappy, and when the business has truly earned the right to #scale. Leaning in on my experience growing Mason Dixie Foods, I'll be on stage chatting about investment (and even the lack thereof), building the right team at the right time, balancing growth with cash flow, and making big bets without putting the business at risk. Looking forward to sharing the stage with Eric and getting real about what it takes to make the leap from #startup to #challenger. 📍 Nosh Live LA 2026 📅 12/04/2026 🎤 CEOs Map the Course from Startup to Challenger – Without Overspending Come get real with us! See you in LA! Read more about the session at Nosh.com #NoshLive #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #Entrepreneurship #CPGFounder #FoodEntrepreneur #Scaling https://lnkd.in/p/eJaVnjRJ

Carbone Fine Foods will put the cost of rapid growth under the spotlight at Nosh Live LA 2026. Mason Dixie Foods will bring a challenger-brand view of scaling with discipline. Link in the first comment below 👇 #NoshLive #ChallengerBrands #FoodEntrepreneurs #CPG #FoodAndBeverage

Nosh Live Pitch Slam applications close tomorrow! ⏰ A Dozen Cousins, Partake Foods, LEXINGTON BAKES, and Tia Lupita®Foods have all pitched on this stage. Six new finalists will pitch live at Nosh Live, with buyers, investors, and industry pros watching from the audience. Apply by tomorrow, Oct 2 at 5PM EDT: https://lnkd.in/gj8TMYwg #NoshLive #pitchslam #packagedfood #cpg Melissa Traverse | John Craven | Ray Latif | Mike Schneider

PIM Brands decided off-the-shelf AI could not fit the way its factories operate. Its purpose-built system started in New Jersey, with broader deployment planned. Link in the first comment below 👇 #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #ManufacturingAI #SmartManufacturing

Magic Spoon’s expanded lineup created a shelf-recognition challenge in an increasingly crowded breakfast aisle. Its new visual system spans five product formats. Link in the first comment below 👇 #PackagingDesign #BrandStrategy #ProteinFoods #CPG #FoodAndBeverage

What do new leadership hires and elevated retail prices signal for the CPG industry? Brad Avery and Lukas Southard discuss added industry experience at Drink Recess Inc, pricing pressure in grocery and convenience, and rumors that a popular oil brand may be seeking a buyer. Listen to the latest CPG Week Podcast. Link in the first comment below 👇

Last call for Nosh Live Pitch Slam applications! ⏰ Applications close this Friday, Oct 2 at 5PM EDT. Six finalists will pitch live at Nosh Live in Marina del Rey, competing for a $10,000 Nosh advertising package, a live interview on Nosh, and the trophy. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gj8TMYwg #NoshLive #pitchslam #packagedfood #cpg John Craven | Melissa Traverse | Carolyn Craven | Mike Schneider

General Mills enters a CEO transition with sales under pressure and a mandate to restore profitable growth. Quarterly net sales fell 3%, while operating profit dropped 63%. Link in the first comment below 👇 #GeneralMills #LeadershipTransition #CPG #FoodAndBeverage

Takeaways nails the first impression, but the real test starts with the first bite. Our review weighs its packaging, ingredients and flavor variety against the eating experience. Link in the first comment below 👇 #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #ProteinSnacks #SnackIndustry #ProductReview

Stride Consumer Partners is scaling its bet on high-growth consumer “passion brands.” Stride Consumer Partners says its brand-centric thesis spans food, beverage, beauty and more. Link in the first comment below 👇 #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #PrivateEquity #ConsumerBrands