Hey CPG brands – this is your guide to all of our upcoming opportunities for your brand to shine. Exhibiting in our sections at trade shows, sampling opportunities, buyer meetings, awards, and more – if there’s an application, there’s a link for it here!

Before you jump in, there are a few things you need to know:

  1. Only brands who are active in our Slack community will be considered for opportunities with Startup CPG. Join here now: www.startupcpg.com – click the button on our homepage, and you’ll get set up – it’s free to join!
  2. Only brands who are in our official database are eligible for opportunities within our community, so make sure you’re in there! Make it official here.
  3. “Brands” are CPG brands who are manufacturing CPG products. Our community currently considers CPG brands to be brands you put in or on your body such as food, beverages, health and beauty, pet, and some household products. Service providers, we love having you in our community, but please note that our brand database and brand opportunities are strictly for CPG brands manufacturing products.

Welcome to the community - if you have friends in CPG, invite them to join by sending them to startupcpg.com! Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Fresh Thyme Innovation Pitch Slam in Chicago - October 15, 2025 (deadline August 17, 2025)

We're providing a rare opportunity to pitch your brand directly to Fresh Thyme during our event on October 15th in Chicago.

APPLY HERE

Newtopia Now August 2025 in Denver, CO - Startup CPG Section Application (rolling deadline)

Our Startup CPG Dedicated Section is split across the Thrive and Glow neighborhoods. Our section is made up of 31 tabletop exhibit spaces, and if selected, you will get a 10% discount. To be eligible for our section, you must be a first or second-time exhibitor at any New Hope show.

APPLY HERE

Boston Grocery Run with Whole Foods Market - October 2, 2025 - Sampling Application (rolling deadline)

Boston, we're running it back with another Grocery Run at BevNET HQ this fall! Join us and Whole Foods Market for a panel and evening of mixing & mingling!

APPLY HERE

Startup CPG's Tee Party Powered by Doss at SupplySide Global - October 29, 2025 - Sampling Application (rolling deadline)