Applications are now open for the Nosh Live 2025 Pitch Slam, a high-visibility opportunity for emerging packaged food brands to share their stories and build awareness in front of the industry’s most engaged audience. The competition will take place on December 4 during Nosh Live in Los Angeles, CA.

Six standout brands will be selected to pitch on stage to a panel of expert judges and hundreds of investors, retailers, and strategic partners. Finalists will receive a complimentary ticket to attend Nosh Live 2025.

Presented by Vdriven, the Pitch Slam is an integral part of the Nosh Live experience and a proven launch point for packaged food companies seeking broader visibility, valuable feedback, and strategic connections.

A Showcase for Packaged Food Innovation

Whether you’re beginning your retail journey or entering a new phase of growth, the Pitch Slam offers a compelling stage to accelerate momentum. Past participants of the Nosh Live Pitch Slam have gone on to investment rounds and national retail expansion. Past competitors include:

• Partake Foods – Now nationally distributed and backed by Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners
• A Dozen Cousins – Raised $2M+ and now available in Whole Foods and Target
• Tia Lupita Foods – Landed a Shark Tank deal and raised $2.6M, now in Whole Foods and Sprouts
• Maazah – Expanding into Target with new product lines
• Sunnie – Raised $1M and launched clean snack packs now available nationally at Target
• Olyra – Expanded its organic breakfast biscuits into more mainstream retailers nationwide
• Lil Bucks – Secured national Target placement for sprouted buckwheat snacks

Competition Format

Six standout brands will be selected to pitch live on stage during Nosh Live. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to present their business to an audience of investors, buyers, strategic partners, and peers. A panel of expert judges, including buyers, investors, and operators, will provide candid, real-time feedback. The winner will receive a $10,000 industry awareness package from Nosh, plus a 2-hour strategy session with Vdriven valued at $3,000.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Emerging CPG packaged food brands at any stage of early growth
• Founders looking to sharpen their message and raise visibility
• Companies with new products, unique formulations, or breakthrough brand ideas
• Brand can be pre-launch, but must have finished packaging & product available to sample.

There is no cost to apply. 6 packaged food brands will be chosen to participate and receive a free ticket to attend Nosh Live, in addition to participation in the competition.

Why Apply?

• Industry Exposure: Pitch in front of a live audience of founders, investors, buyers, and service providers
• Expert Feedback: Gain constructive input from respected judges
• Momentum & Credibility: Use the Pitch Slam to build visibility heading into 2026

How to Apply

Applications are open now through Friday, October 10, 2025, simply fill out the application linked below. There is no cost to apply.

Apply for the Nosh Live Pitch Slam

Visit noshlive.com for additional competition details and event information.

About Nosh Live

Nosh Live is BevNET CPG Media’s event for packaged food brands, retailers, investors, and industry partners to connect, share strategies, and discover emerging innovation.

“The Nosh team, the panels and sessions, and the folks who attend are genuinely looking to learn about your business, find opportunities to work together and connect you to people who can move the needle for your business. Our new SKU came from the feedback and connections at Nosh Live 2024!” – Kartik Das, Founder, Doosra; 2024 Pitch Slam finalist

For questions about the Pitch Slam or Nosh Live, please contact our Nosh team. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking additional visibility.