JumpStart is pleased to partner with Ethan Holmes of Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce to offer a Pitch Prep Session and Mini Buyer Expo for select CPG businesses ready to take the next step into retail placement.

This opportunity is designed to equip food product entrepreneurs with best practices and hands-on guidance for pitching to buyers and panels, and to provide direct 1-on-11 access to buyers from leading retail chains.

Pitch Prep Session

October 15th from 10am-12pm

Participants will attend an in-person workshop hosted by Ethan Holmes, covering:

  • Best Practices for Pitching your CPG
  • Communicating with Buyers
  • Pitching to a Panel
  • Prepping for the Expo

This session will take place a few weeks before the expo date and is required for all expo participants.

Mini Buyer Expo

October 29th from 10am-12pm

Participating businesses will showcase a mini-display of their products and meet one-on-one with retail buyers in a round-robin format to pitch their business and explore retail placement opportunities.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is open primarily to JumpStart CPG and Food Service Deep Dive graduates and other highly qualified CPG businesses with strong retail growth potential.

Spots are limited and applications will be reviewed for fit and readiness. Businesses must already be selling in five retailers at the time of application. 

Participants must commit to attending the Pitch Prep Session to secure an Expo slot. Selected applicants will receive details by email after the application deadline.

Program Application

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