The Modern Cash Flow Blueprint for CPG Brands

Even fast-growing CPG brands can face cash crunches, and this article breaks down how weekly forecasting helps founders stay ahead of surprises and grow with more control.

News from Mash Gang, LEVL, Morning Made, That’s it, Kidfresh, Joolies, Daily Crunch, Tiesta Tea, Blue Monkey Beverage, Local Weather and 2026 NEXTY Award Winners.

UNFI’s SSA deduction process is changing in 2026 switching from per-invoice deductions to consolidated monthly regional deductions, which will impact how suppliers reconcile allowances and manage cash flow.

News from Amara, BARIS, Tate’s Bake Shop, McConnell, Rello, Pricklee, Sun Noodle, Curious Elixirs, POCA, REBBL, Inspiro Tequila, Sugar Bliss and TRUFF.

Spreadsheets work until they start costing you time, accuracy, and sanity here’s the step-by-step way to upgrade to a simple operating system that keeps your inventory, production, and fulfillment in sync as you scale.

Gen Z is not shopping the way Millennials did and they are definitely not responding to the same packaging playbook. In this episode, I sits down with Sanders, founder of […]

Expo West only pays off if you show up with a plan this quick guide covers what to do before, during, and after the show to turn conversations into buyer meetings, press, and partnerships.

Scaling a CPG brand doesn’t always mean hiring fast or hiring locally. In this episode, I sits down with Luke Anthony, founder of Morning Made, to break down how he […]

News from Day Out, Elavi, BUBLUV, Better Together Foods, Uncle Waithleys Beverage Company, simplyFUEL, Chunk Nibbles, Cheeky Cocktails and Loopini.

Stop treating sampling like a grocery-aisle freebie these 5 high-intent placements (from festival lodging to vacation rentals and national parks) show how to get your product used in real life, when people are relaxed, receptive, and most likely to buy again.