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Building Effective Relationships With Retail Buyers

Getting your product in front of a retail buyer is only the beginning. Learn how to build stronger buyer relationships, create a retail-ready pitch, and show the value your brand can bring to the shelf.

This Week in CPG 09/08/2026

News updates from RINGA, Chici Mama, Recess, KinderFarms, Feel Good Foods, LesserEvil, Michael’s of Brooklyn, The Macallan, CRUMBS Bakeshop, Califia Farms, and Joolies.

CPG Weekly News

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CPG News

This Week in CPG 09/08/2026

News updates from RINGA, Chici Mama, Recess, KinderFarms, Feel Good Foods, LesserEvil, Michael’s of Brooklyn, The Macallan, CRUMBS Bakeshop, Califia Farms, and Joolies.

This Week in CPG 08/31/2026

News update from Le Sauce & Co., Earthling Foods, immi, Joolies Dates, Yo Mama’s Foods, Daily Crunch Snacks, Heray Spice, 5-hour ENERGY, Breakin Snacks, Kreatures of Habit, LonoLife, MadeGood, Bad Auntie’s Multimix, LL’s Kitchen, and NoBiggie.

CPG Weekly News

This Week in CPG 08/24/2026

News from Frankie’s Organic Snacks, VKTRY Protein, Nature’s Wild Berry, Oval Coffee Roasters, Day Out, Ithaca Hummus, Doich, Icelandic Provisions, Sach Foods, KEANU, and Brella Beverage Inc.

CPG Weekly News

Educational Articles

Learn everything you need for building a CPG brand.

Business, Buyer Talks, Distribution, Marketing

Building Effective Relationships With Retail Buyers

Getting your product in front of a retail buyer is only the beginning. Learn how to build stronger buyer relationships, create a retail-ready pitch, and show the value your brand

Marketing

3 Types of AI Videos People Actually Love to Watch

AI makes video creation faster, but more content doesn’t always mean better content. Discover three types of AI videos that can help CPG brands entertain audiences, explain products more clearly,

Marketing

How a PR Partner Should Be Utilizing AI, Including Red Flags to Watch For

AI can make PR faster but faster doesn’t always mean better. Learn how the right PR partner should use AI to sharpen research, strengthen storytelling, and improve media targeting, plus

Marketing

Your Packaging Isn’t Selling: Here’s How to Fix It Before Your Next Retail Pitch

Your packaging is already selling your product before you even start your retail pitch. Learn how to improve clarity, prioritize the right claims, stand out on shelf, and give buyers

Marketing

8 Packaging Mistakes Almost Every First-Time CPG Founder Makes (and How to Avoid Them)

First-time CPG founders often make costly packaging mistakes without realizing it. Discover eight common missteps and how to create packaging that stands out, communicates clearly, and sells more effectively.

Marketing, Resources

10 Top Packaging Design Agencies for CPG Brands

Discover ten top packaging design agencies that specialize in creating visually compelling and strategic packaging solutions to help CPG brands stand out on shelves and connect with consumers.

Marketing

Why AEO Makes PR More Important Than Ever

AI search is changing how consumers, retailers, and journalists discover brands and PR is becoming more important because of it. Learn how AEO turns earned media, credible third-party mentions, and

Business, Finance

The Mental Side of Entrepreneurship: How CPG Founders Can Stay Strong Without Burning Out

Building a CPG brand takes resilience-but constantly pushing through stress can come at a serious cost. This article explores how founders can recognize burnout, regain clarity, and build a healthier

Podcast

Startup To Scale is your resource for growing your food, beverage, and CPG company from a young startup to a successful business.

282. How GOOD GOOD is Building a Global No-Sugar Brand in a Category Dominated by Giants

281. Creator Marketing That Actually Scales: Building Programs That Drive Long-Term Growth

280. Packaging That Sells: Redesigning Your Brand for the Retail Shelf

279. How to Turn In-Store Demos Into Retail Sales

278. Building Good Journey and the Mindset to Do It Again

277. From Locker Room to National Retail: How Coco5 Scaled an Athlete-Owned Hydration Brand

276. Why AI Alone Can’t Fix Your CPG Deductions

275. Why Great Products Get Ignored: How CPG Brands Can Earn Attention and Drive Sales

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Live conversations with CPG experts.

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Webinar: Is Your Brand Actually Performing on Amazon?

Most founders have plenty of numbers and no reference points when it comes to managing their brands Amazon store. You know your ACOS / ROAS but you don't know whether […]