DFW CPG is bringing back the Brand Showcase this May! This event is designed to spotlight early and mid-stage CPG brands in North Texas, connecting them with retailers, industry partners, and the local CPG community. Participating brands will have the opportunity to display and sample their products, making this a must-attend event for those looking to discover what’s new and next in DFW CPG. Click here to apply for a table. Register here to attend as a guest. Please share and invite all of your wholesale buyers!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Read All About It!It’s the biggest news since sliced Poppi’s… According to the Dallas Morning News, “PepsiCo is buying Dallas-founded prebiotic soda brand Poppi, a homegrown beverage that has caught the attention of health-conscious drinkers as “the future of soda,” for $1.95 billion.Poppi was started by couple Allison and Stephen Ellsworth in the kitchen of their Dallas home in 2016. They made the concoction out of fruit juices, apple cider vinegar, prebiotics and artificial sweetener stevia.” Read all about it here.
Startup CPG Webinar
Join Startup CPG for an exclusive FREE Q&A session with the GNC category merchant team on April 22! Attend the webinar and get all the insights you need to get your product on GNC shelves. You’ll learn how to pitch your brand to GNC, what merchants look for in emerging products, common mistakes to avoid and what it takes to succeed once you’re on the shelf. Click here to register.
Don’t Miss This!
H-E-B is accepting entries for the 11th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, thru April 23. Participants will compete for $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. For more information and submission requirements visit
Subscriptions, D2C and More
SubSummit is coming to Dallas, May 28-30. SubSummit is the largest event dedicated to the subscription, membership, and recurring revenue industry. It brings together the brightest minds and most innovative businesses for networking, learning, and celebrating the successes in the subscription space. Learn more here.
Free Booth Space – UTD Alumni
Dave Matthews of Rev Tech Ventures invites all DFW CPG members, especially UTDallas alumni, to participate in this year’s RISE Conference 2025 on the UTD campus, September 9-10. In particular, Dave is seeking speakers in the retail sphere as well as alumni CPG brands that might want to exhibit at the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with RISE (Center for Retail Innovation and Strategy Excellence) attendees and expand your reach into retail. Contact David.Matthews@UTDallas.edu for more info.
Our sincere thanks to Jonathan Marzoq from Rabot and Gavin Gilfand of Fulfill.com for their fascinating Huddle “Mastering 3PL Partnerships: A Founder’s Guide to Scalable Fulfillment” event. It was not only incredibly informative but also thoughtfully put together, offering real value to founders navigating the world of logistics and growth.FEATURED SPONSOR
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