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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 […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED June 23, 2021
AUTHOR ForceBrands

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 Food
PUBLISHED June 13, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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 Food
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? While it’s a dynamic sector, it faces no shortage of challenges — climate change and changing consumer preferences, to name a few. Even still, the premium wine business continues to grow. The future of sales will weigh on the industry’s ability to appeal to […]

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 Beverage
PUBLISHED April 26, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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 Food
PUBLISHED March 15, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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 Beverage
PUBLISHED March 4, 2021
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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 2020 have helped further propel diversity and inclusion efforts within the space. From initiatives like Diversity in […]

Vita Coco On Returning to Field Marketing and Adapting to the New Normal

Iconic naturalist Charles Darwin famously theorized that the survival of any species relies on its ability to adapt to — and to adjust best to — the changing environment in which it finds itself. This couldn’t be more apropos for us all in our present pandemic situation. Individuals and industries that are able to pivot may […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED February 4, 2021
AUTHOR PINATA

Fine Wine Importer VINTUS On Resuming Field Marketing Efforts Post-Pandemic

With the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s time to think about what life will be like post-pandemic. Although it will take some time for the general population to be inoculated, the timing is right for companies to strategize and plan ahead for easing back into the market face-to-face — especially since many in the […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED January 20, 2021
AUTHOR PINATA

How CPG Brands Can Benefit From Working with a Consultant

An increasing number of brands have turned to consultants to help them through the uncertainty of the pandemic. The year 2020 proved to be a wild ride for CPG brands. Brands faced unforeseen changes like the disappearance of food service channels and the loss of in-store samples, on top of pandemic-specific problems like out-of-stocks, cardboard […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED January 13, 2021
AUTHOR Christie Lee

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