Our pitch competition for the natural food industry returns to NOSH Live Summer 2022 on June 13 + 14. The NOSH Pitch Slam places emerging natural food brands in the spotlight while showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry.

The NOSH Pitch Slam is a chance to hear from the founders behind some of the innovative, early stage natural food products that are bringing bold new concepts and ideas to CPG. Across both the live conference and the online livestream, the audience includes thousands of investors, retailers, suppliers, service providers, and fellow brands tuning in to find out what’s next in the world of natural food. Through industry exposure and expert feedback, the competition is designed to support and accelerate the growth of up-and-coming food brands.

Pitch Slam is a vital piece of the two-day NOSH Live experience, providing insights into the latest trends as well as the industry’s future. The conference kicks off on June 13 with a semifinal round of rapid fire two-minute pitches. A panel of esteemed judges then provides constructive feedback and determines who will compete in the final round.

On June 14, the competition concludes as the finalists present a five-minute pitch to a new group of judges. The champion will take home the trophy and the grand prize – an advertising package valued at $10,000 – and will join the ranks of past winners such as Kokada, Cocina 54, Elite Sweets, Savorly, Beckon, Yumami, Tribali, and Creation Nation.

Along with enjoying a heightened profile during the event, NOSH Pitch Slam participants have an opportunity to move their networking conversations past the introductory pitch. Meeting with investors, retailers, distributors and other brand leaders after the competition allows them to ask questions, build connections, and form future partnerships. They also place themselves on the radar of an influential group of industry leaders and experts who can help their business grow. Past judges have included leaders from General Mills, KeHE Distributors, Whole Foods Market, Presence Marketing, JPG Resources and CAULIPOWER.

Now, it’s your chance to take the spotlight. Pitch your natural food brand to the industry at NOSH Live this June. Applications are being accepted through Friday, May 20, 2022. There is no cost to participate aside from conference registration.

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See what it takes by rewatching presentations from NOSH Pitch Slam 11 from NOSH Live Winter 2021 in December. Details on the competition format and selection process can be found on the event website.

NOSH Live Summer 2022 takes place on June 13 + 14 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Early registration is currently open!

For questions about the NOSH Pitch Slam or NOSH Live conference, please contact Jon Landis, our Senior Brand Specialist. Conference sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking additional industry exposure.

About NOSH Live

NOSH Live is the premiere event for natural food brands, distributors, service providers, retailers, and investors to connect and discuss what’s next for the industry. With top-notch speakers and the NOSH Pitch Slam, NOSH Live attracts hundreds of attendees to each event.