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Pitch Slam in Denver - August 2026

AUG18
17:00
  • This is an in-person pitch event in Denver where emerging consumer brands can present to buyers and retailers from major grocery chains.
  • Participants have the opportunity to receive direct feedback and compete for a year of brokerage services through a brand accelerator program.
  • The event is aimed at startups seeking retail partnerships and brokerage support in the consumer packaged goods space.

About this event

Get ready, Denver: We're hosting a Pitch Slam in Denver, during the Newtopia Now show, with our partners at Advantage Solutions | FDM!

We'll be joined by buyers and retailers from Sprouts, Woodlands Market, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, with more to come.

Reminder: Purchasing a ticket will allow you to attend the event, but it is not a guarantee of participation in the pitch. You must apply and be accepted to pitch at this event!

Meet Our Featured Pitch Slam Judges:
Jen Pletscher - Supplier Development Manager @ UNFI
Mason Webb - Foraging Manager @ Sprouts Farmers Market
Michelle Beck - Director, Merchandising Own Brands & Local @ The Fresh Market
Mindy Hauge - Forager, Emerging Brands @ Whole Foods
Sean Lyons - Foraging Manager @ Sprouts
Steve Buhagiar - Grocery Buyer @ Woodlands Market
John Lane - Product Innovation Manager @ Raley's

Prize Details: A year of brokerage services (valued at $100k+) provided in kind through Advantage Solutions’ FDM Brand Accelerator Program. The winning brand will receive a full year of brokerage support, and must be in the market for brokerage services or willing to switch providers.

Interested in pitching your brand at this event and getting direct feedback from buyers? Apply here!

About Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions leads from the center of commerce, with solution offerings at every point along the path to purchase, connecting brands, retailers, and people - shaping every way people shop. FDM , an Advantage Solutions company, is the leading brokerage agency providing headquarter sales representation for emerging, insurgent, and mid-sized clients for conventional, natural/specialty and independent channels.

About Startup CPG
Startup CPG is the biggest community in the world for emerging brands. We have 30k+ Slack members, produce the #1 podcast in CPG, host 100+ events per year, and are the #1 education hub for brands trying to improve our CPG ecosystem. It’s free — join today!
Instagram: @startupcpg

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