# #171 - SupplySide West Recap with Doss

- Show: [The Startup CPG Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast)
- Published: 2024-11-26
- Length: 46m
- Episode: 97
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2024-11-26-171-supplyside-west-recap-with-doss
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc9bfc50

## Summary

Wiley Jones, Founder and CEO of Doss, joins host Daniel Scharff to recap SupplySide West, discussing how the event serves as a critical networking hub for CPG brands seeking ingredients and co-manufacturers. Paul and Barbara Logan of Uncle’s Ice Cream share their experience sourcing high-quality vanilla and chocolate, while Mark Collis, CEO of Scout Organic, highlights the show's value for innovation, specifically finding new flavor profiles and co-packers for their kids' snack lines. The episode emphasizes the importance of preparation, such as creating hit lists and leveraging LinkedIn, to maximize the serendipitous networking opportunities at large trade shows.

## Outline

1. Introduction: Wiley Jones and Doss's SupplySide West Recap
2. General Impressions: Size, Serendipity, and the 'Tourist' Mindset
3. Key Trends: Ingredients, Sweeteners, and Functional Foods
4. Uncle's Ice Cream: Sourcing Vanilla, Chocolate, and Sugar Substitutes
5. Scout Organic: Innovation, Co-packers, and Relationship Building
6. Preparation Strategies: Hit Lists, LinkedIn, and Networking Tips

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Doss (company)
- Uncle's Ice Cream (product)
- Scout Organic (product)
- Titan Sweet (product)
- Smoothie King (product)
- Magic Spoon (product)
- Expo West (other)
- SupplySide West (other)

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