Our pitch competition for the natural food industry returns to NOSH Live Winter 2022 on December 1 + 2. During the NOSH Live Pitch Slam, leaders from natural food startups have the chance to introduce their brand and showcase the latest trends in the industry.

The NOSH Live Pitch Slam is a vital piece of the two-day NOSH Live experience, offering the opportunity to hear from the founders behind the innovative, early stage natural food brands that are bringing fresh ideas to CPG. The competition takes place on Day 1 of NOSH Live with a round of five-minute pitches from six emerging brands. A panel of industry judges then provides constructive feedback and determines who will take home the trophy – and an advertising package valued at $10,000. Past judges include leaders from General Mills, KeHE Distributors, Whole Foods Market, Presence Marketing, JPG Resources and CAULIPOWER.

The audience at the two-day conference and on the nosh.com livestream includes thousands of investors, retailers, suppliers, service providers, and fellow brands tuning in to see what’s next in the world of natural food. Past participants include brands such as Kokada, Dream Pops, Cocina 54, Cali’flour Foods, Elite Sweets, Savorly, Beckon, Yumami, Tribali, and Creation Nation. Check out last year’s competition to see what makes a great pitch.

Along with gaining industry exposure during the event, NOSH Live Pitch Slam participants – and the rest of the attendees – are able to move their conversations beyond introductions. Networking with investors, retailers, distributors and other brand leaders after the competition allows them to ask questions, build connections, and form critical partnerships.

Applications are being accepted through Friday, October 28, 2022. There is no cost to participate.

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Details on the competition format and selection process can be found on the event website.

NOSH Live Winter 2022 takes place on December 1 + 2 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Early registration is currently open!

For questions about the NOSH Live Pitch Slam or NOSH Live conference, please contact Jon Landis, our Brand Relations Manager. Competition 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.