Come Celebrate the Season and Our 5-Year Anniversary at the DFW CPG Christmas Event!
This holiday season, join us as we bring together our amazing community for a special evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Not only are we celebrating the holidays, but we’re also marking an incredible milestone: 5 years of building and growing the DFW CPG community!
What to Expect:
• Network with local CPG brands, leaders, and partners
• Enjoy holiday festivities, delicious food, and drinks
• Reflect on our journey and celebrate the growth of the DFW CPG community
Event Details:
• Date: December 10, 2024
• Location: Four Corners Brewing Company
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Over the past five years, our community has grown into a strong and supportive network of CPG professionals, and this event is our way of saying thank you. Let’s gather together, celebrate the season, and look forward to even more growth and success in the years to come.
REGISTER HERE
COMMUNITY NEWS
White Rock Granola has won the Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas award for the Cereal category for 2024. “If you’ve grown weary of avocado toast for breakfast, it’s time for White Rock Granola… It will make you want to get out of bed earlier than usual.” Managing Partner, Andrea Ridout, attributes the win to the hard work of her team and the tremendous support of local customers and retailers. Read full article here.
SKU’s Spring Accelerator
Applications are now open for the Spring ’25 Track of SKU! Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot CPG categories, including food, beverages, beauty, petcare and more. SKU is a hybrid program and brands do not have to be based in Austin to participate. The deadline for applications is December 1st. If you have questions, email brooke@sku.is. Click here for more information and to apply.
SKU is also celebrating the culmination of its Fall ’24 Track with a Showcase pitch event and reception for the seven participating brands in Austin on Tues, Nov. 19th at Robert B. Rowling Hall at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. Meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from around the country as well as review exciting brands from the startup world in the food, wellness and wellness categories. RSVP here.
LIFT Suppliers’ Night 2024
The Longhorn Section Of The Institute Of Food Technologists invites you to attend their annual Suppliers’ Night, Nov. 21 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco. Spearheaded in part by DFW CPG Ambassador, Greg Hanks of Hank’s Brokerage, this event is a must-see for anyone looking for new suppliers. The exhibits cover many areas of the food and beverage industry, including packaging, equipment, lab and testing services, and all kinds of ingredients. Lots of fun and delicious food. Register here.
Interactive Business HelpYou and your company can be a part of a class project at UTD and receive help and input from senior students. UTDsolv, a business platform of Jindal School of Management, develops innovative solutions to real-life business problems, related to marketing, finance, IT, growth and more. Students work on projects throughout the semester as part of their capstone senior project in small groups and under the guidance of faculty and corporate advisors. There is no cost other than a time commitment. Learn more here and apply here.
FEATURED SPONSOR
Hanks Brokerage, Inc. is a premier ingredient supplier to the food manufacturing industry. For complete listing of items, view their website here.
DFW CPG Insider Editor: Andrea Ridout with Kadia Ellis.
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