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Founder Feature: Damiano Messineo of Loopini

The Startup CPG Podcast · 9 May 2025 · 34m · Episode 147

What this episode covers

Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, explains how he created a premium, protein-packed frozen pizza using lupini beans, San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella from the Montelatari region, all produced in Naples. He details the supply chain challenges of importing frozen goods from Italy, including the high cost of air freight versus the cash flow strain of 40-day sea shipping cycles. Messineo also discusses his strategy of testing product placement in New York City retail stores and leveraging the Startup CPG community for early validation and packaging support.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods, Startup CPG, Axley
Products
Loopini, Resist Bar
Materials
San Marzano
Also
Mazzara del Vallo

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