Her expertise includes: early-stage capital raising, deal structuring and syndication, strategies for growth, marketing and scaling. Prior to that, she worked as a natural food/beverage broker for both Presence Marketing and Dynamic Presence, for the marketing team at Clif Bar, and as a In-Store Specialist + Product Educator Lead for Trader Joe's. and fast consumer goods. Madeline Haydon is the Founder & CEO of nutpods, the best-selling plant-based creamer brand, and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. As a photographer, his cocktail photos have been published in numerous print and web publications ranging from Variety Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Esquire, Eater, and TimeOut LA. Founder and Managing Director, Blueberry Ventures. His articles have appeared in leading trade publications, and he is frequently quoted in media including The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and the New York Times. She managed her business while attending high school The taxi fare is approximately $45 one way. He has had deep experience on M&A including the leadership of the Global Energy business It is an area at the event that showcases new, innovative, and successful beverage brands. Serving as the firms entrepreneur-in-residence, Jeremy often works on strategy and corporate development matters with companies, investors, and executives in technology, life sciences and the food and beverage industry. The brands success was driven initially by Madelines unconventional route to market, starting direct to consumer, but is now being propelled by her prescience for consumers interest in no and low sugar products. Pete specializes in beverage brand building and beverage management. Nicole has been named among Food & Wine and Fortune Magazines Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink and Forbes Magazines Top Five Women Breaking Barriers in Food and Beverage.. Beverage School helps lay the foundation for success. She is a member of UNLVs Leadership Advisory Board, Clark County Business Development Advisory Council (BDAC) and on the Advisory Board for Bar & Restaurant Tradeshow. He believes that great brands define and own a clear space in which they plant their flag. Tyson Foods to become the worlds largest protein company. In his spare time, Dan is a founding partner of Venture 53, a start-up venture capital fund and (Echo and Ridge) and saintly spouse (Amy). Mark has advised more than 100 CEOs, raised more than $250MM, served on more than 20 boards and personally invested in over 30 social-impact startups across, food, beverage, health, technology and energy. in Wayne County, Illinois that specializes in multi-state growing, packing, and shipping of fresh Mark was recognized as Bevnets 2010 Beverage Innovator of the Year and has been featured in major media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, CNBC and Conscious Company. She has been highlighted as one of the most influential women in agriculture Encore Consumer Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in food and consumer products manufacturing, marketing and distribution companies. Goldberg is widely respected in the CPG industry and was a top executive at Amplify Snack Brands (makers of SkinnyPop Popcorn) through its exit to The Hershey Company in 2018. merchandising, demo services, data/analytics, eCommerce, trade promotion management) Thank you in advance for your cooperation. With more than a decade of eCommerce experience, Betsy is a thought-leader and regular speaker at workshops and conferences globally. This is your opportunity to showcase your beverage and gain valuable feedback from industry peers. Services include brand strategy, business management consulting, culture transformation, leadership training, diversity & inclusion, and strategic sourcing. ", - MAX BAUMANN | Founder & CEO, Basemakers, "We learned so much about our product, as well as our packaging. secured fresh produce contracts. His eye for cocktail photography is just as exquisite as his love for creating cocktails. Gain industry exposure needed to make a splash. ", - SHEYLON HAYWOOD | Co-Founder, Ginsation, " I think it's really important to crowdsource information that's applicable and relevant and can help make our lives easier on professional platforms. It was there at the green age of eighteen that he was first introduced to the delightfully bubbly and bracing Bitters & Soda that he is best known for today. A graduate of Boston University, Martn's previous work has appeared in USA Today, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald. Gain invaluable advice from beverage industry thought leaders who were able to taste and hold your product. amphitheaters, The Arkansas Music Pavilion/The AMP, which was ultimately bought by the Stay tuned for additional speaker announcements! G-Fuel has made tremendous in-roads within the computer gaming community the methods of building that niche group, and growing from it, will all be on the table. Tiffiny is a beverage industry executive with more than 25 years proven success in managing businesses and bringing innovative brands to market. Prior to becoming an investor and operator, Mark held senior level roles with Ernst & Young & IBM. CPG Services companies (ie. Redbud has over a dozen new brands in development across better-for-you food and beverage, health and wellness, beauty, and pet care. He has deep and established relationships with buyers in every major distribution channel: specialty retail, grocery, club stores, foodservice, direct to consumer, drug and export.

Brian Kelley is the CEO of PearlRock Partners, a joint venture between 84.51, Krogers data, marketing, and analytics arm, and Fremont Macanta, a private family investment firm based in New York, designed to identify, invest in, and grow the worlds next generation of leading consumer brands. Marisa graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and concentration in Digital Media from Kenyon College in 2006. Listen to attendees discuss your product and provide instant feedback. Jeremy serves on the Advisory Board and the Executive Education Committee of the MBI Health Program and on the Advisory Board of Pintley, a MassChallenge 2011 finalist company providing marketing solutions to the craft brewers and bars. For short-term parking, there is limited street parking and a few parking lots within the surrounding area. Jeremy Halpern is a partner and co-chairs and serves as the Director of Business Development for Nutters Emerging Companies Group. ", - JULIA STAMBERGER | Co-Founder & CEO, The Planting Hope Company, "I never miss a year. Arthur is also a long-time beverage industry marketing exec recognized for not only growing brands but building categories like digestive health soda and coconut water. Its with great excitement thatBevNET Live is returning to the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel thisDecember. Jordan dropped out of college in 2017 to accept the coveted Peter Thiel Fellowship for young entrepreneurs. As a member of leadership, David helps to oversee sales, commercialization, and expansion of Kerrys science backed portfolio of brands. Managing Partner, Cascadia Managing Brands, LLC. For over 12 years Marisa has been working to help modernize some of the worlds most iconic brands. If you're just getting started in the natural packaged food industry, we recommend you attend the segment. With the industrys foremost speakers and our New Beverage Showdown, BevNET Live attracts 100s of brands to each event. Rob has been involved in the specialty food trade for over twenty years, with a proven record of success in global sales, strategic planning, packaging, team-building, new product development, distribution, procurement and import/export management. RTD cocktail brands will pitch their products to a panel of expert judges for immediate feedback. Bills strategic expertise and executional focus helped those brands succeed and can help your brand succeed, too.? Betsy is the co-author of The Amazon Roadmap: How Innovative Brands are Reinventing the Path to Market, the quintessential start-to-finish guide for brands who want to launch, recalibrate, or optimize their Amazon business and ensure continued growth on this powerful platform. During that time, at the Fancy Food Show in 2003 Goldy met what would eventually be his future wife who is from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Attendees will learn how innovation and M&A will look under New Revenue Streams during this talk with Dan White, Matt Hughes, and Surbhi Lal. Chief of New Revenue Streams, The Coca-Cola Company. Prior to founding Ohi, Ben Jones spent several years in fixed income sales and trading at HSBC. Bill is active in philanthropic causes: He served as president of Robert Kennedy Jr.s clean water charity, Tear of the Clouds; was an advisor to The Walden Woods Project; and served on the Board of Directors of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.? while pioneering sustainable business practices in agriculture. He also holds an MBA degree from Xavier University. Registration and badge pick up opens for the day at 7:30 AM PT. Kate lives in Marin with her husband and son. Brian Kelley, Chairman & CEO, PearlRock Partners. Products will be displayed in the unmanned Sample Bar coolers and on the Shelf Stable Innovation Table. market produce. Among the firm's many clients both present and historic are some of the industrys most successful and fastest growing companies such as Glaceau (creator of VitaminWater and SmartWater), Pirates Booty, Pretzel Crisps, Vita Coco, Siggis, WTRMLN WTR, Mamma Chia, Sir Kensingtons, Hint, Califia Farms, Krave, HappyBaby, Chameleon Cold Brew, Essentia, Rhythm Superfoods, Peeled, Runa, Oatmega, Sugarfina, Juice Press and many more. Her work continues in bettering Prior to starting United Sodas, Marisa worked at agencies (Anomaly, 360i, Redscout) on brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestl, Absolut, Jameson, Clinique, MAC, IWC, Vox Media, and Target, leading innovation in the form of new product development, branding, internal mission setting, and organizational strategy. He continues to serve as a mentor at MassChallenge and LearnLaunch, an expert advisor at the Innovation Hub at Brigham and Womens Hospital, and as a speaker, reviewer, judge or mentor for MIT HackingMedicine, HackingPediatrics, the Mass Tech Transfer Center, the Mass Life Science Center, M2D2, BranchFood and Startup Institute. Promotion Board. developing and operating one of the largest and most successful live outdoor Laura Brooks is a 12-year CPG veteran and today co-founder and CEO of the revolutionary supplements brand NAPJITSU (a Redbud brand), created to improve sleep, energy and focus. Muller brings over 15 years of experience in dynamic brand creation, marketing strategy, and e-commerce growth. Meeting everyone face-to-face.. they're here offering information to help you become better as a brand. We recognize that some products are still in the development phase, and encourage attendees to share what they have put together thus far, regardless if label design or packaging formats are not representative of the final version. Mark and his family live in Redondo Beach, CA. Select investments and board responsibilities include Vive Organic, Flying Embers, REBBL, 4th & Heart, High Brew Coffee, Ripple Foods, Barnana, Revive Kombucha (acquired by Peets Coffee), Rhythm Superfoods, Fishpeople Seafood, Biena Snacks, Sufferfest Beer Company (acquired by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company), Bonafide Provisions, Nutriati, Austin Eastciders, Pique Tea & RightRice. Be the center of attention among hundreds of industry executives and gatekeepers, receive instant feedback from an expert panel of judges, and compete for a prize valued at $10,000.

Prior to consulting, Bob was with Stonyfield Farm Yogurt for 11 years as Vice President, Sales & Corporate Development and Vice President, Marketing & Sales.

She was raised near San Francisco and currently resides in Redondo Beach, CA with her husband, John Karem. David has held various roles in R&D, technical sales, and business development over his twelve year career in the industry, and holds a BS in Food Science. Bill has been featured on Food Networks Unwrapped and in the PBS documentary The Water Wars. He has been a featured speaker at Columbia University School of Business, The Bottled Water Congress (Torino, Italy), the Pan Arab Congress on Osteoporosis (Tunisia), and at virtually every major US food and beverage show, including Natural Products Expo, BevNet, Nosh Live and more. ?LDR consults to and invests in companies at the seed, growth and transformational stages with a focus on consumer lifestyles including: Functional Foods & Beverages, E-Commerce, Marketplaces, AgTech, Consumer Products and Services, Health & Wellness, Media and Entertainment. in Political Science and University of Michigan with an MBA in Strategy and Marketing. As an engineer and business leader, she specializes in manufacturing, scaling, and supply chain, and couples that technical expertise with coaching on strategy, operations and culture. Mark began his career as a small-business development volunteer for the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. Receive constructive criticism, and walk away with actionable steps needed to grow and scale.

Amit Pandhi is the CEO of Velocity Snack Brands (VSB), a data and digital driven better-for-you snacking platform that seeks to acquire, incubate and grow a portfolio of iconic brands in the salty snacks, sweets and nutrition bar category. She oversees the assortment for Prepared Foods, Bakery, Drinks, and Vitamins & Supplements, among several other categories. Classified ads from suppliers & service providers, Cannabis-infused food and beverage products, Non-alcoholic functional beverage products, Alcoholic beverage products and brand updates, Companies that support food, beverage and beer brands, Thank you to our 1200+ charter subscribers, Submit your news / press releases to BevNET, A showcase of up-and-coming beverage brands, Elevator Talk Episode 60: Emerging Beverage Brands, Elevator Talk Episode 61: Emerging Food Brands. ZH has been instrumental in helping many regional companies grow into national brand names, including but not limited to: Snapple, Honest Tea, Glaceau, Fuze Bai Brands, Body Armor, Spindrift, and many more. An established sales and marketing professional, Heidi worked with NCGs category management team on solidifying a fact based business approach through targeted bi-annual business planning events that have enhanced business relationships and created efficiencies for her organization and its partners. Through the evaluation of market data, product trends, flavor influences and identification of gaps in the marketplace, she ensures that Beck continues to evolve its offerings and bring innovation to the customer.

You can see his work on Instagram and Tik Tok at @CocktailsByHawk. I want to work with early-stage companies. For more than a decade, the CPG industry has bonded and learned together in Santa Monica during BevNET Live -- our signature event series that brings together the thought leaders and next generation of brands in beverage to help us all grow and thrive. As Seventh Generations first eCommerce channel director, Betsy pioneered the companys innovative eComm strategyand created a thriving multimillion-dollar partnership with Amazon and other key online retailers. Gallego has advised many of the most recognizable brands in the market, including Olipop, Health-Ade, LIFEAID Beverage Co., Flow Spring Water, Vita Coco, Bulletproof, SkinTe, UGLY, and snack brands Chomps and MUSH. In addition to day-to-day legal services, advice and guidance the Giannuzzi Group has assisted its clients in over 500 financing transaction and in nearly 50 exits to strategics and PE funds, including but not limited to sales to Coke, Pepsi, General Mills, Group Danone, Hersheys, Hain Celestial, Amplify, Bacardi, White Wave and many other multi-national companies and some of the largest PE funds. He has served as COO of a mid-sized beverage company and led a regional bottling company as Division President.

Airport: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is about 8 miles (or 20 minutes, depending on traffic) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via Lincoln Blvd. There, he heads up all things relating to Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), e-commerce, and underlying communication and supply chain systems. "The most beneficial thing for our business is reconnecting with founders who have done it before and have either exited or have exhibited best in class, tactics, skills, approaches to the business. ZH enables beverage brands to capitalize on economies of scale associated with their can, glass and plastic purchases.

COGS are not mutually exclusive. Prior to starting PowerPlant, Mark was the Founder and CEO of ZICO Beverages, one of the trailblazers of todays $8B global coconut water category. You are welcome to send multiple flavors and/or package formats, as long as the total number of units for all formats does not exceed 72. As Seventh Generations first eCommerce channel director, Betsy pioneered the companys innovative eComm strategyand created a thriving multimillion-dollar partnership with Amazon and other key online retailers. New foods brands battle it out in our Pitch Slam, and industry leaders from brands and retail tell the industry whats next. Sarah has provided expert testimony to congress on issues ranging from She invests in and advises founders to help grow their businesses from proof-of-concept to market leadership. She also has experience in fashion having worked with Ralph Lauren, fashion label Maiyet, various menswear brands. He is passionate about health and wellness, and enjoys bringing new technologies to market. Sarah also oversees the diverse operations of the Frey Family of Companies and NOSH Live is the event where food professionals gather to talk innovation, branding, growth and distribution in a setting that encourages networking and partnership. The Sample Bar has a limited amount of space available, therefore, participation is on a first come first served basis. Jeremy received his B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. While at Clorox, Laura was a part of growing iconic, household brands through marketing, e-comm and business insights functions. There will be sampling of the RTD cocktail products presented in the showdown. From product development and profitability analysis to guiding organizational change, McGinn eComm leads clients through every step of this complex channel, helping to ensure successful and profitable online businesses. In 2020, she was named one of 50 renowned women in robotics and one of the top 100 influential Latinas in the United States. Prior to launching ZICO, Mark held a variety of management positions for International Paper.

Golden Californian beach style and sophistication blend to make Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel the quintessential urban beach resort. Everyday, his gold is to remain curious and work to design that space at the intersection of consumer insights, company DNA, and categorical awareness, while utilizing the culture surrounding all of us. At age 19, starting with less than 100 acres of land that she purchased His articles have appeared in leading trade publications, and he is frequently quoted in media including The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and the New York Times. David is the Director of Business Development for Proactive Health at Kerry, contributing his expertise to the organization for four years. Founder and Managing Director, Blueberry Ventures. ", - KIMBERLY ALLERDYCE | CEO, Shire City Herbals, "It's perfect for what I want to do. Elliot Begoun is a 30-year industry veteran, author, and the Founder of TIG, a 1:1 customized alternative accelerator focused on helping emerging natural product brands grow. Jones holds a BA and an MA from The University of Cambridge and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. ", "We had conversations about real-time issues, and built some relationships, got some business done, and solved some problems. He has held marketing positions with Colombo, Inc. and Sperry Top-Sider.

PowerPlant investments include Beyond Meat, Thrive Market, Appel Sciences, REBBL, Flying Embers, Vive Organic, Miyokos, and Zico. Are you a supplier, a service provider, distributor, investor or retailer looking for build awareness and generate leads? Daniel White, Chief of New Revenue Streams, The Coca-Cola Company, Surbhi Lal, Director, New Revenue Streams, The Coca-Cola Company, Matt Hughes, Vice President, Emerging Brands Incubation, VEB Coca-Cola. Bringing two decades of consumer and retail experience to the table, Arif partners with teams building the next generation nutrition landscape by providing early & growth stage capital and operational support to help empower growth and build great businesses. You must be a registered attendee of BevNET Live Winter 2022 to sample. All-Star Brand Leaders and Industry Experts. She has extensive experience leading sales strategy, implementation, business development, innovation, and has a sharp eye for compelling branding and packaging design. You must be a registered attendee of BevNET Live Winter 2022 to sample. Maxi is the Co-Managing Director of LDR Ventures, a California based, female led consulting and venture capital firm. Corporate Director, Sales & Business Development, Nor-Cal Beverage Co. Pete Grego is the Director of Contract Manufacturing with Nor-Cal Beverages. She has extensive expertise building brands and e-comm businesses from the ground up, with two successful exits with Angies BOOMCHICKAPOP and Solid Gold Pet. The day before BevNET Live, industry newcomers can learn the basics of running a beverage business and jumpstart their networking at Beverage School. A panel featuring sales execution leaders Michael Goldy Goldstein of Vita Coco, Jake DeCicco of Kitu Super Coffee and Jessica Pratt of Pop & Bottle will energize the audience with tactics and tales from inside the store a place entrepreneurs will have to focus their attention as COVID-19 recedes. Saeed Hawk House is a full-time social media content creator and part-time craft cocktail bartender. As he started spending time in Brazil, and understanding beverage consumption there, luck would have it that 2 kids from NYC , Mike Kirban & Ira Liran were putting together their future global coconut water power house, Vita Coco.

His long-standing sales relationships include retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Williams-Sonoma, Target, Walmart, Publix, The Fresh Market and Dean & DeLuca. Dan comes from Brian Smiths Office of the COO where he developed new marketing There is also a seven-person shared van service available at the airport for $15 per person. He subsequently left banking to found Ohi, whose mission is to enable every brand to offer an instant post-purchase experience. (Naked Juice was sold to Pepsico, Fresh Samantha/Odwalla was sold to Coca Cola, and Nantucket Nectars was sold to Ocean Spray). The DeCicco brothers appeared on ABCs Shark Tank in 2018 (Season 9, Episode 22), made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2019, and were EYs Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2020 (NYC Region). Under Michaels leadership, ZH has continued to strengthen its reputation for excellence, best of breed customer service, superior buying power, and industry knowledge. Noramay Cadena, Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital, Filipp Chebotarev, Managing Partner & COO, Cambridge SPG. Place your product in the hands of fellow attendees, which include industry gate keepers, investors, retailers, and respected consultants. Sarah attributes her American success story to humble beginnings on a small The BevNET Live Welcome Reception will take place December 5th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM PT on the 5th floor of the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel outside the Arcadia Ballroom. Throw your brand into the conversation. In addition, Madden is a serial entrepreneur, having started Dulce Foods while in college, and Madson Foods, later in life.

Driving: Valet parking is available at $45 per night, plus tax. In the community, Noramay is a lead investor in Portfolia's Rising America fund investing in Latinx, Black and LGBTQ founders, an advisory board member of the Homeboy Industries Ventures and Jobs Fund, an appointed board member of the Housing Authority Commission of Los Angeles, and a founding board member of LatinxVC, an organization increasing the Latino ecosystem of funders and founders. He has also played a significant role in the success of trusted brands like Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Kettle & Fire and Nutrabolt/C4 Energy. The Giannuzzi Group has an un-paralleled understanding of the industry and works tirelessly to serve its clients and to create positive relationships with all of the investors, co-packers, distributors, brokers, acquirers, service providers and difference makers throughout the industry so that we can shares these relationships with our clients. Using his culinary expertise and taste for local and global cuisines, he can create new, unique flavor concepts within all categories of food and beverage that can help products stand out from the competition. Food & Beverage Companies with a unique product offering Authentic integration is the cornerstone of the brands success, resulting in all digital media content uniquely prepared for the influencers audience. By the end of the Summer, he hung up his tennis rackets in exchange for a cooler backpack to start pushing vw in the street in NYC w/ their only distributor at the time, Big Geyser. Managing Director, Encore Consumer Capital. Non Beverage consumer investments include Once Upon a Farm, Carbon38, Snow Teeth Whitening, Cora, Better Choice Company and Halo Pet Food, Starbird Chicken, 4th & Heart, Tosi, Ancient Nutrition, Prive Revaux, Nona Lim and more. As VP Emerging Brands Incubation for Venturing & Emerging Brands, Matt Hughes leads emerging brand commercial strategies across channels and routes to market, and drives emerging brand sales in the Natural channel. All content is created in-house by team members deeply immersed within the influencer/eSports ecosystem. Kate received a BA in Economics from Boston College and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. William Madden is one of Whole Brain Consulting's founders, an outsourced operations consulting firm with over 600 clients in 23 countries. Thuy Nguyen is a Category Manager at Good Eggs, an e-commerce grocery business based in the Bay Area. Shaun Neff, founder / investor of Neff, Orro, Sun Bum, Pattern, Beis, Moon, and Beach House, will talk through his career and offer lessons in matching the right breakthrough product to the right influential personality, as well as the ways companies can foster authentic relationships between brands and talent. premium brands including Topo Chico Mineral Water and BodyArmor, and the evolving Today, he resides once again on the left coast, Los Angeles where he upholds his post as a founding partner of the craft cocktail company, Hella Cocktail Co. mother on a summer produce route selling farm-fresh produce to grocery retailers in southern Since foundingMcGinn eCommin 2014,Betsy hasworked with hundreds of natural and specialty food and beverage brands to establish and strengthen their strategic direction on Amazon and their own Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce. Her negotiation skills with Wal-Mart became the Flavor house and private label products are also not eligible. Surbhis experiences also include corporate finance at General Mills, non-profit start-up in India, and investment banking at Houlihan Lokey. across seven states and thousands of acres. Dan has taught at several well-known universities including Wake Forest University and All-Star Brand Leaders and Industry Experts. He also oversees the Taste product portfolio, including leading strategic alignment, collections development and support commercial effectiveness while also managing the ongoing evolutions of sensory, analytical and process advancements. for grocery retailers as well as exclusive Fall items for the home improvement giant Lowes. Marisa Zupan is the founder & CEO of United Sodas of America, a modern brand redefining what soda can and should be today. In Madden's free time, he enjoys collecting comics, scuba diving, white water rafting, and traveling to warm, sunny destinations. Previously, she was founding team member and VP of Sales at Suja Juice, the #1 cold pressed juice brand in the US. During that time he was National Director of Sales over Kroger for 6 years, before that National Director over Safeway for DPI. He drives innovation by evaluating flavors and ingredients in application systems to determine proper usage, performance, and stability of every formulation. Since 2016, Cambridge has invested over $150M of equity across 30 consumers products businesses, $50M of which went into Beverage Brands such as Lifeaid Beverage Company, Owl's Brew, Vive Organics, Tiesta Tea, Hfactor Water, Bruvi, Apres, and others. Megan has over 11 years of marketing experience within the CPG space. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President and GM of the North America Sparkling Business Previously Jeremy served on the Board and Investment Committee of MassVentures, an early stage venture capital fund funding technology companies in Massachusetts. Dan has held marketing and general management positions at Tyson, Bausch & Lomb, and Shes inspired by finding the intersection of data, storytelling, innovation, and visual identity. As an Ernst & Youngs Entrepreneur of the Year Madeline is a popular speaker at the Specialty Food Association Conferences, Natural Products Expos and Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute. beginning with category expansion into alcohol and coffee, the integration of fast-growing Ultimately, lowering the cost of goods for her retail and food service partners Farms focuses on eliminating food waste on the farm with vertically integrated food ingredient A popular piece of BevNET Live is the discovery and sampling of new beverage products.