Minneapolis-based ImpactSKU has selected the 10 consumer packaged goods (CPG) startups that will participate in the Preview program. Participants make everything from vegan baking mixes to matching dog-owner togs. The six-week ImpactSKU Preview Program kicks off August 4 and includes programming on such topics as Vision +Purpose, Market Validation + Positioning, Social Impact, and Channel […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate women leaders in the consumer brand universe, we’re highlighting Jenny Cawthon, the Founder of Greenjoy. Inspired by her mother’s passion for health and her legendary salad dressing recipes, Greenjoy is on a mission to bring people together with nourishing food. We caught up with Cawthon […]
Each month, ForceBrands partners with The Tasting Panel magazine. The Tasting Panel offers an insider’s look at the tastemakers and trendsetters in today’s growing beverage industry. From winemaker profiles, to brands that are the bartenders’ best friend, this monthly publication gets up close and personal with today’s influencers and explores the products they love the most. […]
Father’s Day may only happen once a year but it’s easily celebrated all year long, especially at some of these food companies — both big and small — where the influence of fatherhood is in the brand DNA. From legacy names like Cape Cod Potato Chips to newcomers like Partake Foods, we’re sharing some companies […]
Mario Nunez has been named US Sales Manager at Chiballi Imports. He had been VP Hispanic Market at Youngs Market LLC.
Nicholas DiMaria has been named Midwest Region Sales Manager at Zing Zang LLC. He had been IL Area Manager at Mast-Jägermeister.
Inclusive teams build more powerful brands. And despite this fundamental fact, many consumer brands have a lot of work ahead. Dedicated to raising awareness and driving real change in the natural products industry, the OSC² J.E.D.I. Collaborative is committed to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the industry. “As an industry of innovators and leaders in […]
When it comes to talent management, diversity and inclusion remain top priorities among many employers. According to new data from the leading B2B ratings and review firm Clutch, more than three-quarters of HR professionals (79 percent) believe their company is diverse. As many employers weather the COVID-19 pandemic, 57 percent of employees say their company […]
ForceBrands brought together some of the beverage alcohol industry’s top leaders for a live virtual discussion on May 27. Part of a new thought leadership series, Born to Lead, powered by ForceBrands and PINATA, panelists addressed how they’re “Addressing Real Challenges and Driving Positive Change Through Leadership in Today’s Environment.” Moderated by Josh Wand, Founder […]
Born to Lead is ForceBrands’ original leadership series that highlights industry thought leaders across CPG. In the debut episode of Born to Lead, we caught up with Duane Primozich, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at BIGR Ventures, a Boulder, Colo.-based growth equity fund providing value-added, strategic partnership, and capital to promising early-stage products. Although Primozich doesn’t […]