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#82 Expo West 2023 Recap: Mushrooms, Mocktails, Mochi, and More

The Startup CPG Podcast · 16 Mar 2023 · 53m · Episode 59

What this episode covers

Host Jesse Freitag is joined by Monica Watrous of Food Business News, Patricia Menegoto of Startup CPG, and Jenna Movsowitz of Startup CPG Spotlight to recap Expo West 2023, highlighting trends like mushrooms, mocktails, and mochi. The panel discusses specific brands such as Medase, Climax, and Meati, noting innovations in plant-based seafood, functional beverages, and upcycled ingredients. They also cover the success of the Startup CPG Mic Alley Rally and the 'Backpack Brands' competition, which supports early-stage founders with booth space and exposure.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Medase, Climax, Meati, Agua Bonita, Conscious Foods, Healthy Hippo, Sweet Haven, JINKA, SOMOS, Renewal Mill, Bolani, Amazi, Liquid Death, PATH Water, Yumi, Pocket Chocolates, Braggs, Mezcla
Products
Sipwell Wine, Wundereggs

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