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Bonus: Expo East 2021 Panel Debrief

The Startup CPG Podcast · 2 Oct 2021 · 37m

What this episode covers

Daniel Scharff, founder of Startup CPG, hosts a panel with Jessica Rubino of New Hope Network, John Craven of BevNET, and Sunanda Patel of TumiBee to debrief Expo East 2021. The discussion highlights the event's success as the first major trade show since 2019, emphasizing community, safety protocols, and the strong performance of small brands like TumiBee. Key topics include the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, clean-label trends, and the strategic value of in-person networking for early-stage companies.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
New Hope Network, BevNET, Startup CPG
Products
TumiBee, Ritual, Mingle, Gruby, Home Kombucha

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