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Make all your digital marketing links shoppable with Pear Commerce: perfect for directing consumers to retailers for beverage, refrigerated, and frozen brands.

Looking for a co-manufacturer? Boyle Brands will help you identify exactly what process you need and help you find a manufacturer that fits.

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PARTNER NEWS

Get on the Shelves at Whole Foods Market with Locally Made

WHOLE FOODS MARKET PARTNERS

WITH LOCALLY MADE!

It's exciting to announce that Whole Foods Market has become the latest major retail partner in Naturally Chicago's Locally Made program.

Brands that are already Naturally Chicago partners and have completed the Locally Made brand assessment are automatically eligible to apply for this fantastic expansion of the Retail Access Program.

For those not currently partnered with the brand, there's a hopeful invitation to join and take advantage of this business-building opportunity!

Why Join Naturally Chicago?

Premier Retail Connections: There's a chance to gain potential shelf space at Whole Foods and explore opportunities with other distinguished retailers: Fresh Thyme Market (the first grocery chain in the Retail Access Program), plus Mariano's, Dom's/Foxtrot, Go Grocer, and 7-11 Midwest, who will be onboarding soon.

Comprehensive Support: There is access to a suite of member benefits, including mentorship, educational programming, financing connections at the Pitch Slam, and exclusive networking events — all tailored to empower brands' growth.

Your Next Steps

• Become a Brand Partner (click here)

• Complete the Brand Assessment (click here)

After applying, a discussion will be arranged to review the product's fit with Whole Foods Market's standards and explore further retail opportunities within the network.

Don't delay. The Whole Foods local brand introductions happen in May. This is an opportunity to showcase brands across some of the biggest names in retail.

Jim Slama, info@naturallychicago.org

2024 Salary Guide: Food & Beverage Industry

Download the Kinsa Group Food & Beverage Industry Salary Guide.

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Hirshberg Entrepreneurship

The Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute is a high-impact 3-day boot camp offering a highly interactive, intimate venue for entrepreneurs to learn about financing, marketing, organizational challenges, finding personal balance, managing change, and the many other areas that are fundamental to growing an enterprise.

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Webinar: Secrets to Driving Sales Velocity in Retail

New retail launches are exciting, but once you’re on the shelf, how do you actually drive velocity and consistently sell product? This webinar focuses all around the levels you have to actually move product at retail so you can reach customers and get more rings at the register.

This webinar is designed for any brand who’s getting started or growing in retail and looking to maximize your success at each store you’re selling in.

We’ll be covering:

• Core product fundamentals.

• Preparing before you get on shelf.

• Driving velocity at the shelf.

• Promotional Strategies.

• Tracking your success.

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About Foodbevy

Foodbevy helps food and beverage brands grow from startup to scale through inspiration, education, and partnership.

Jordan Buckner

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