Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

From angels to crowdsourcing to private equity to venture capital, BevNET FBU Boston will feature a broad look at financial options for new food & beverage companies that will match the lifecycle and needs at all growth stages.

Key insights into what brewery operators need to know when it comes to insuring their businesses.

At the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show, we spoke with several attendees & exhibitors about why the specialty channel is “more forgiving and less expansive” to enter than other channels and how to manage an effective specialty retail strategy.

BevNET’s FBU Boston conference, a one-day business education & networking event, has added speakers & features designed to put entrepreneurs in position to find growth opportunities and succeed when those opportunities arise.

It’s often the first question when launching a new company: “How will I fund this endeavor?” While traditional routes, including angel investment and bank loans, are common sources of funding, a relatively new option exists: crowdfunding.

Featuring dozens of industry-leading service vendors and suppliers, ranging from ingredient companies and co-packers to legal and marketing consultants, the Supplier Finder is an exceptional resource for new and existing companies.

Mixing the experience of company founders with the expertise of industry professionals, FBU Boston will offer early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs an unprecedented understanding of all aspects of building a scalable business.

The way in which you present your business plan often makes the difference between getting the necessary backing and having to continue your search for funding.

When industry experts are asked to evaluate a new product, one question is often raised: is this a ‘me-too’ product or does it stand on its own as a unique offering?

Featuring veteran insights from brewers, beer distributors and retailers, Brewbound Session Winter 2013 proved to be a valuable learning experience for craft brewery owners, entrepreneurs and sales executives.