Events
Whether you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, Naturally New York’s events are a great opportunity to share with potential business partners, investors, and CPG industry professionals to make valuable connections and friends!
2026 EVENTS
Community is at the heart of everything we do, and believe in, at Naturally New York. And there can be no community without inclusivity and the creation of a safe environment for all, where equal opportunity exists irrespective of race, gender, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, nationality, heritage and age. Harassment, bias, prejudice, and coercion will never be tolerated. Our commitment is not simply to express these foundational beliefs but to model them, in service of the progress and change we are determined to see in our society.
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THE NEW WELLNESS ECONOMY: How GLP-1 Is Reshaping Food, Nutrition & Supplements
Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00-2:00 pm ET I Virtual
As consumer definitions of wellness rapidly evolve, the intersection of weight management, GLP-1 medications, and nutrition is reshaping the health landscape. This session explores how these shifts are driving new behaviors across food, beverage, and supplement categories.
NIQ will share data-driven insights on how consumers are navigating weight management—from the rise of GLP-1 adoption to increasing demand for functional nutrition, vitamins, and personalized wellness solutions. We'll unpack what this means for brands, retailers, and innovators, including changing purchase patterns, emerging product opportunities, and the growing role of holistic health.
MARGS & MOMENTUM: A Summer Fancy Food Show Celebration
Sunday, June 28 | 5:00-8:00 PM | Tacombi - Empire State Building (23 W 33rd St)
Join Naturally New York after the Summer Fancy Food Show for a spicy summer evening of margaritas, momentum, and meaningful connection at Tacombi's 34th Street location!
We're teaming up with our friends at Tacombi and Vista Hermosa to bring together the CPG community for good vibes, bold flavors, and a little business mixed with pleasure.
Whether you're a founder, operator, foodie, or just love a strong marg and a stronger network - this one's for you!
FROM NOISE TO MOMENTUM: How Emerging CPG Brands Actually Win in 2026
Thursday, July 9th I 4:00-7:30 pm I Anchin: 3 Times Square - 25th floor
This bootcamp is designed to cut through the noise and have honest conversations about what it truly takes to build momentum as a modern CPG brand in 2026.
Throughout the afternoon, founders, marketers, retailers, creators, and operators will break down the strategies that are driving real business growth: from positioning and demand creation to conversion and long-term retention.
AMAZON 101: Listing, Selling & Succeeding
Thursday, July 16 I 12:00-1:00 pm ET I Virtual
Join Chris Kajander, Co-Founder of Broadleaf Digital, for an essential webinar covering the fundamentals of Amazon success.
From listing your brand to mastering sales, operations, marketing, and more, this session offers a broad yet insightful overview. Whether you're a novice or seeking to optimize your Amazon strategy, you'll gain valuable tips and best practices to propel your brand forward in the competitive E-commerce landscape.
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The FreshPitch with FreshDirect
Thursday, June 11th I 4-7 pm I Bronx HQ
Naturally New York and FreshDirect are excited to present The FreshPitch - a pitch competition bringing together emerging brands and industry leaders for an evening of networking, sampling, and discovery.
Six brands will have the opportunity to pitch directly to the FreshDirect team for a chance to WIN a $60,000 valued prize package.
Seven Brands will also be featured in a Brand Showcase curated by the FreshDirect team.
Congrats to the FreshPitch winner: Croots!
THE OPS PLAYBOOK: A Bootcamp for Emerging CPG Brands
Wednesday, June 3rd I 4-7 pm I Anchin
Naturally New York is excited to host a hands-on operations bootcamp designed for CPG brands looking to build smarter systems and protect margin as they scale.
Through expert-led panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions, founders and operators will gain practical frameworks, tools, and real-world insights they can apply immediately - while also connecting 1:1 with service partners on-site.
Come prepared to share your challenges so we can help you find a solution!
NATURALLY RISING: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition | Thursday, May 28 | 6-9 PM | Home Studios
Cotto, DEFI Snacks, Figa Foods, Goldholly, NADAS Empanadas & Sourmilk took the stage to pitch their brand before a live audience and a 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 our partners for supporting this event - 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 for contributing to the prize package!
Congrats to our Grand Prize Winner, NADAS Empanadas & our Audience Choice Winner, Figa Foods!
FROM BOOTSTRAPPED TO THRIVING: A Jovial Foods Growth Story
Tuesday, May 19th I 1:00pm ET I Virtual
Join us for a conversation with Brian Curry, Managing Partner of Fairfield Partners Executive Search, and Frank Bergin, President of Jovial Foods, as they share how Jovial Foods has thoughtfully scaled its business while staying true to its values, with a particular focus on the people behind that growth. Over the past seven years, the company has tripled in size through a disciplined, bootstrapped approach, proving that sustainable growth starts with building the right team.
GLOW & GROW
Wednesday, May 13th I 9-11am I 113 Spring
Join Naturally New York for a morning mingle with Beauty & Wellness founders, operators, investors, and friends. Here's what to expect:
Morningside Chat with Rosenthal Capital Group and True Beauty Ventures.
Brand Sampling by NNY members: The Qi and Three Spirits
Scent-Sound Discovery Sessions with guided meditations by INARA
Gift Bag full of B&W products
Breakfast provided by Le Pain
If you are a founder or investor focused on the beauty and wellness industry, please complete the interest form below to be informed of future events.
SPRING FLING
Thursday, April 23 | 6-9 PM | TALEA Beer Co.
Join us for an evening of springtime celebration and networking with the Naturally New York community!
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while mingling with fellow members of the CPG industry at Talea Beer Co. in Penn District.
RSVP is required for entry, and tickets are available for members/non-members.
Thank you to our SPRING SHOWCASE brands: Caltein, Date Smarter, Guinep, Journée, Keya’s Snacks, Live Loud Foods, LOHSO, ONOIN, Pac Pac Snacks, Rooted Broth, And YAX Snacks.
Retailer Collabs: Make Them Happen & Make Them Successful
Wednesday, April 22nd I 5-7pm
A successful brand/retailer partnership can take many forms, one of which is co-creation of new products and exclusive launches. Chris Manca, Whole Foods Market’s Global Category Merchant for Frozen, and Michelle Jimenez from The Pizza Cupcake will discuss their path to getting to this place.
Note: This event series is tailored for companies with approximately $10M in sales. Invitations will be sent to those who register and meet the eligibility criteria.
Ugly Talk: What Breaks On The Way To Building An Eight- Figure Brand
Tuesday April, 21 I 6-8:30 PM I Shopify NY
We're partnering with New Edition for Ugly Talk!
Hear insights from our panelists: Nicole Centeno (Splendid Spoon), Ryan Beltran (Original Grain), and Michael Chernow (Kreatures of Habit), moderated by New Edition's Brandon Blum.
THE NEXT FAIRWAY FIND
Wednesday March 18 | Fairway Market UWS
Applications are now closed.
Ten brands have been selected to pitch live in front of one of New York City’s most iconic grocery retailers, Fairway Market, for the chance to WIN a $12,000 prize package!
Congratulations to our brand finalists - Caltein, Chixa, Casa Virgin, COTTO, Nomie, Keya’s Snacks, The Protein Ice Cream Co., Roothed Broth, Simply Nova, and SMÁLÀ Sauce!
Congrats to Cotto for winning The Next Fairway Find and to Keya’s Snacks the runner up!
Make It On Your Own: Vertical Integration
Wed. March 18 | 9-11 AM | Glimpse
Is there a point at which it might make sense to make your product yourself? We’ll hear insights from three industry leaders, each with perspectives on production pathways that don’t necessarily include co-manufacturers. Nicole Centeno (Founder, Splendid Spoon), Matt Weiss (Founder, RIND Snacks), Kara Rubin (Strategic Advisor, JPG Resources) and David Pelyhes (Business Partner).
Note: This event series is tailored for companies with approximately $10M in sales. Invitations will be sent to those who register and meet the eligibility criteria.