Naturally New York

04/06/2026

Summer Fancy Food Show by day. MARGS & MOMENTUM by night. 🍹

After a full day on the show floor, join Naturally New York, Tacombi, and Vista Hermosa for Margs & Momentum, an evening of connection, conversation, and community with fellow CPG professionals.

Whether you’re a founder, operator, retailer, investor, or industry friend, come unwind after the show and connect with the people shaping the future of CPG.

📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 5-8 PM
📍 Tacombi, Empire State Building

No Summer Fancy Food Show badge required. RSVP at the link in bio! 

We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

June is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with the Naturally New York community.

⚙️ THE OPS PLAYBOOK: A Bootcamp for Emerging CPG Brands
📅 June 3
⏰ 4:00-7:30 PM
📍 Anchin, 3 Times Square, 25th Floor
A hands-on operations bootcamp featuring expert panels, interactive breakouts, and practical solutions for emerging CPG brands looking to scale smarter.

🏆 The FreshPitch: A Brand Pitch & Discovery Event
📅 June 11
⏰ 4:00-7:00 PM
📍 FreshDirect HQ, Bronx
Watch six emerging brands pitch live to the FreshDirect team for a chance to win a $60,000 prize package while discovering innovative products from our Brand Showcase exhibitors.

🌱 THE NEW WELLNESS ECONOMY: How GLP-1 Is Reshaping Food, Nutrition & Supplements
📅 June 16
⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual
Join NIQ for a data-driven conversation exploring how GLP-1 adoption is transforming consumer behavior across food, beverage, and supplements.

🍹 MARGS & MOMENTUM: A Summer Fancy Food Show Celebration
📅 June 28
⏰ 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 Tacombi at the Empire State Building
After a day at the Summer Fancy Food Show, join us for with margaritas, tacos, and meaningful connections alongside founders, operators, and industry friends.

🔗 RSVP for all at the link in bio!

Which event will we see you at? 👇

29/05/2026

The FreshPitch finalists and Brand Showcase exhibitors have been selected! 🎉

Congratulations to our FreshPitch finalists:

Brands, we want you in the room. Join us at The FreshPitch presented by as these brands pitch live for the chance to win a $60,000 prize package.

Plus, sample products from our Brand Showcase exhibitors:

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 4-7 PM
📍 FreshDirect HQ, Bronx

RSVP at the link in bio!

This event is exclusive to brand founders and team members. Registration approval required.

20/05/2026

🚚 Applications for The FreshPitch close this Friday, May 22nd! 🚚

Naturally New York is partnering with FreshDirect to host The FreshPitch on Thursday, June 11th, from 4:00–7:00 PM at FreshDirect HQ in the Bronx.

Selected brands will pitch directly to the FreshDirect buying team for the chance to win a prize package valued at $60K, including:
-Digital shelf listing and distribution on FreshDirect
-Waived slotting fees for selected SKUs
-Access to FreshDirect’s data analysis for the winning brand and category through November 15 
-Marketing support

Additionally, brands can also be selected for a Brand Showcase curated by FreshDirect.

We are excited to have the FreshDirect team join us for this event to share their insights, discover new brands, and determine the winner of The FreshPitch competition.

Submit your application and register for the event at the link in bio!

Please note this is an exclusive event for brand founders and team members. Registration approval is required to attend. 

20/05/2026

🎙️Are you ready New York? 🎙️

Naturally Rising is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the incredible line up of pitch presenters, speakers, and partners who are bringing the MAGIC to this event!.

Join us on Thursday, May 28, from 6-9pm at Home Studios to watch the founders of Cotto​, DEFI Snacks​, F**a Foods​, Goldholly​, NADAS Empanadas, and Sourmilk​ take the stage to pitch their brand before a live audience and powerhouse panel of judges for the chance to WIN a $50,000+ prize package in cash and services!

We are excited to announce that this year’s judging panel includes -

-Amy Mescal, Category Merchant at Whole Foods Market
-Charles Moore, Merchandising Director at Village Super Market
-Grace Lachona, Partner Manager at UNFI
-Katie Andrew, Merchandising Director at FreshDirect
-Mimi Udezue, Strategy, Activation & Growth at Target Accelerators

Special thanks to all our mentors (see comments) and our partners for supporting this event and providing contributions to the prize package - New Hope Network, NIQ, Hummingbirds, JPG Resources, SG Credit Partners, BeyondBrands, Fairfield Partners Executive Search, Adventure CPG, Pale Blue Dot, Konnect Agency, and The Lead!

This event will be hosted by Naturally New York’s Executive Director, Adrienne DeLisio, featuring NNY Board Co-Chair Eric Schnell (BeyondBrands) and more guests to be announced. 😉

Attendees will enjoy sampling from the pitch contestants and complimentary food, beverages, and cocktails provided by previous pitch slam winners, community members, and friends.

This is THE event you won’t want to miss, so please RSVP at the link in bio today!

19/05/2026

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by spotlighting AAPI founded brands in our Naturally New York community. ✨ Part 2!

From food and beverage to wellness and beyond, these founders are building thoughtful, exciting, and impactful companies that deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Meet the people behind the products and hear more about what they’re building:

18/05/2026

Tomorrow at 1 PM ET, swap your lunch break for a virtual masterclass on what it takes to scale a business with intention.

Brian Curry of Fairfield Partners Executive Search and Frank Bergin of Jovial Foods will share how Jovial Foods has grown its business while staying true to its values, with a particular focus on the people behind that growth.

Expect a candid look at how thoughtful hiring, strong leadership, and the right team can drive long-term, resilient success.

Register at the link in bio!

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

Meet Tatyana Jones, co-founder of and one of the 2026 Naturally Rising Finalists!

Defi is redefining chocolate with clean ingredients and better-for-you snacking. Tatyana set out to give her kids sweet treats she could feel good about, and in the process, built chocolate bites that everyone gets to enjoy.⚡

We are beyond excited to see Tatyana on the Naturally Rising stage on Thursday, May 28th, from 6-9 pm at Home Studios Inc.!

Learn more and RSVP at the link in bio!

13/05/2026

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by spotlighting AAPI founded brands in our Naturally New York community. ✨
From food and beverage to wellness and beyond, these founders are building thoughtful, exciting, and impactful companies that deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Meet the people behind the products and hear more about what they’re building:




 

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