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NOSH LA - Frequently Asked Questions

Who attends?

Founders and executives from natural food brands, leading CPG investors, experienced consultants, industry service and supplier companies, retailers, and other natural food industry professionals. Expect 200+ attendees, including 70+ unique food brands. 

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Who speaks?

Speakers are pioneers in the natural food industry. This includes successful brand owners, industry veterans, respected consultants, leading investors, well-known retailers, and more. 

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What is presented?

The goal of NOSH is to provide case-based presentations, leading to actionable lessons. More specifically, key issues discussed include: branding, marketing, sales growth, investment, emerging retail channels, applying innovation to new product categories while creating brand platforms, thinking about company structure, leadership, and professionalization, pricing structure, and creating partnerships with strategics and other capital sources.

Is this a tradeshow?

No. Unlike a typical tradeshow, this is not a selling show. This is a business strategy and networking conference. NOSH provides an intimate conference for solely the founders and executives of natural food companies serious about growth. With only 200+ attendees, this conference is designed to provide learning from both on-stage presentations and off-stage conversations. Brands come to NOSH to learn and create important connections with industry investors, advisors, consultants, and other brands.

Are there additional networking opportunities?

NOSH has an after party following the conference (details to be announced), along with extended program breaks and a long lunch during the day to facilitate networking efforts. The Sampling Station is also a great feature to share your product and receive feedback from fellow attendees during the networking breaks.

Are there additional learning opportunities?

If you are an early-stage food brand, then you should attend the special Boot Camp session on Tuesday, Nov. 1, the day prior to the full day conference. Boot Camp is designed to jump start young food companies with a crash course on operations along with additional networking. This is designed to prepare startup food brands prior to diving into the deep end the following day. The Boot Camp session is free for registered NOSH LA attendees. Register Now >>

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Recent Announcements

Posted 11/11/2016 at 3:59 PM

Foodstirs Founders Talk Disruption

Project NOSH LA was filled with success stories from numerous brands. But, simply based on ingredient list, none was sweeter than Foodstirs.

Posted 11/4/2016 at 2:06 PM

Project NOSH LA: Growth, Marketing & Millennials

Growth, strategy, marketing and millennials dominated the conversation at this week's Project NOSH L.A. event, held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Posted 11/2/2016 at 12:38 PM

Five Brands Vying to Win Project NOSH’s Pitch Slam Today

Yes, the World Series is still going, but Project NOSH’s first ever Pitch Slam, presented by ADM, is where the heavy hitters will be lining up today.

Posted 10/28/2016 at 3:55 PM

Project NOSH: What to Pack for the Brand Journey

Schroeter, the president and co-founder of just-launched Sherpa Foods, will join the Project NOSH lineup to discuss what worked and what didn’t when he and co-founder Edmond Sanctis were growing Sahale Snacks, which was acquired by Smucker’s in late 2014.

Posted 10/26/2016 at 3:59 PM

Build Your Business Skills At Project NOSH Boot Camp

On Nov. 2, hundreds of brands, investors and suppliers and service providers will gather at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles to discuss the natural and better-for-you food industry. But the day before on Nov. 1, a limited number of brands will take part in a special Boot Camp event for early stage brands.

Posted 10/21/2016 at 4:24 PM

Network and Nosh at the Project NOSH L.A. Afterparty

Project NOSH L.A. is just around the corner and it’s almost time to get down to business. But you know what they say about all work and no play. So following a full day of programming, learning, networking and sampling, Project NOSH L.A. attendees will get to unwind with an exclusive afterparty powered by the team at FoodForce.

Posted 10/14/2016 at 5:43 PM

Industry Leaders Announced as Judges for Project NOSH Pitch Slam

Today the curtain is pulled back on the panel of industry luminaries that competitors in the Project NOSH Pitch Slam will have to impress to find themselves at the top of the pack. The window to enter the Pitch Slam is limited, with the application process closing this evening.

Posted 10/11/2016 at 5:18 PM

Preliminary Agenda & Final Speakers for Project NOSH L.A. Announced

As Project NOSH L.A. rapidly approaches, the team is excited to announce the preliminary agenda for the conference. The event, which will be held on Nov. 1st and 2nd, will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry thought leaders, and suppliers for two days of networking, strategizing, learning and noshing.

Posted 9/27/2016 at 5:44 PM

Project NOSH LA: Starbucks, Synnott, Peeled to Present

At the upcoming Project NOSH L.A. conference on Nov. 1 and 2, hundreds of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, suppliers and investors will come together to discuss the current landscape of the food industry and how they can grow their businesses. Helping brands achieve these goals will be three speakers who have just been added to the Project NOSH lineup.

Posted 9/12/2016 at 5:45 PM

Brands Take Center Stage at Project NOSH L.A. Pitch Slam

At the upcoming Project NOSH L.A. conference, a select group of better-for-you and natural food brands will take to the stage for a unique Battle Royale. And amidst a conference on growth strategy and investment for the next generation of natural brands, the sharks will be circling. That’s right. We’re talking about a Pitch Slam. Five contestants. Noteworthy judges. Business plans. Drama. A well-dressed moderator. All in it for $5000, tons of attention, and the advice from top industry leaders.

Posted 9/7/2016 at 5:40 PM

From Boulder to Buffy: First Speakers for Project NOSH LA Announced

Project NOSH is excited to announced the first batch of speakers for the upcoming Project NOSH L.A conference on Nov. 2 in Los Angeles. The conference will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and suppliers to discuss how companies can grow within the current production and retail landscape of natural, organic, sustainable, and healthy packaged food brands.

Posted 9/1/2016 at 1:59 PM

Project NOSH L.A. Event adds Special Boot Camp Education Session

Geared toward startup food companies, Boot Camp at Project NOSH LA offers a look at many of the basics of operating and growing a company in the natural or organic food business.

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