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Nosh Live 2026 Pitch Slam: Applications Are Open for Emerging Food Brands

Nosh Live LA 2026

Applications are now open for the Nosh Live 2026 Pitch Slam, giving emerging packaged food brands the chance to pitch their business on stage at Nosh Live 2026, taking place December 3–4 in Marina del Rey, California.

Six brands will be selected to present in front of an audience of investors, retailers, operators, service providers, and fellow founders. The Pitch Slam gives emerging food brands a high-visibility platform to sharpen their story, hear direct feedback from experienced judges, and introduce their business to people across the packaged food industry.

A Stage for Emerging Packaged Food Brands

Past Pitch Slam competitors have used the experience as an early milestone on the path to fundraising, retail expansion, and broader industry recognition. Alumni include Partake Foods, A Dozen Cousins, Tia Lupita Foods, Maazah, Sunnie, Olyra, Lil Bucks, and more.

For this year’s competition, Nosh is looking for emerging packaged food brands with a compelling product, a clear point of view, and a story worth sharing.

Competition Format

Six brands will be selected to pitch live during Nosh Live. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to present their business to the audience and a panel of judges that includes buyers, investors, operators, and other industry experts.

Judges will provide live feedback following each presentation.

The winning brand will receive a $10,000 Nosh industry awareness package.

Who Can Apply

Applications are open to emerging packaged food brands across categories and stages of early growth, including brands that are:

  • Already in market and looking to build greater visibility
  • Preparing for their next phase of retail or business growth
  • Launching a new product, format, or concept
  • Pre-launch, with finished packaging and product available to sample

Six brands will be selected to participate in the competition.

How to Apply

Applications are open now and close on October 16 at 5:00 PM EDT. There is no cost to apply.

Apply for the Nosh Live Pitch Slam >>

Visit Nosh Live for additional competition details and event information.