Tara Bosch helped transform the candy aisle. Now she’s setting her sights on salty snacks.

As the founder of SmartSweets and, more recently, Snackish, Bosch has built a career around challenging legacy categories. At Nosh Live 2026, she’ll share the hard-earned lessons from scaling a breakout brand, navigating a successful exit and applying those insights as she embarks on her second act.

Nosh Live returns to the Marriott Marina del Rey on Dec. 3-4 with a fresh lineup of case studies, panel discussions, retailers, investors and networking opportunities designed to connect founders with the people shaping the future of food.

Bosch built SmartSweets from her kitchen into one of the industry’s biggest startup success stories, culminating in a $360 million acquisition just four years after launch. With Snackish, she’s taking aim at the potato chip set, launching a line of crisps with added protein and fiber.

On stage, Bosch will discuss why she chose to return to entrepreneurship and what she’s doing differently the second time around. Attendees will gain practical insights into innovation, fundraising, retail expansion and leadership from a founder who has successfully navigated every stage of the startup journey.

Bosch is one of the first speakers confirmed for an agenda built to help founders and operators tackle the challenges of scaling modern consumer brands.

Beyond a curated slate of insights-packed programming, brands will once again have expanded opportunities for visibility through the Nosh Pitch Slam and Elevator Talk sessions taking place throughout the event.

In addition to these highlights, Nosh Live will feature a broad array of networking opportunities, as well as scheduled 1:1 meetings between brands and an expansive lineup of retailers, investors and mentors.

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Early registration pricing is available now! Register and save $100 per ticket.

About Nosh Live

Nosh Live, taking place December 3 + 4, 2026, in Marina del Rey, CA, is the flagship CPG food event from BevNET CPG Media. Known for its highly curated programming and loyal community, Nosh Live brings together founders, investors, buyers, and service providers in a setting that sparks real partnerships and lasting momentum for food brands.

Attendees consistently describe Nosh Live as “unlike any other conference… the intimate setting gives you the chance to truly connect” and as “hands down the best event I’ve attended for both learning and networking.” It’s an event where sampling reveals what’s coming down the pipeline, conversations with industry leaders feel authentic, and connections with investors, retailers, and influencers translate directly into collaboration and growth.