Startup CPG Boston Founder Social - June 2026

Startup CPG is coming to Boston: don't miss our founders-only social at The Painted Burro! Join us for mingling and sampling with buyers and retailers from all around the Boston area.
Connect, share insights on all things CPG, and have a good time!

Your ticket covers a buffet-style dinner with vegetarian options also available. This is a casual, kick-back style dinner – come as you are!

Even if you aren’t selected for table sampling, bring product with you to show buyers! Sample packets/trial sizes and backpack sampling highly encouraged.

A special thank you to our wonderful host for this event, El Nacho - the makers of the fearless tortilla chip that invites you to unleash your inner luchador with bold flavors and the best ingredients available!

Heads up: we'll have VIPs in attendance as well.

• Caitlin Bricker - Managing Editor @ Startup CPG
• Adam Yee - Food Scientist; Host of Startup CPG's R&D Radio @ UmaiWorks; Startup CPG
• Aaron May - Senior Manager, Supplier Merchandising UpNext Program @ UNFI
• John Craven - Founder/CEO @ BevNET
• Melissa Traverse - Director of Community @ BevNET
• Mike Schneider - Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer @ BevNET
• Ashley Czerwien - Account Manager, CVS @ KeHE Distributors
• Michael Gianelli - Investor @ Hingham Growth Partners
• Julianne Hummelberg - Growth Equity Investor @ Hingham Growth Partners
• Ben O'Connor - Founder @ Hingham Growth Partners
• Victoria Sargsyan - Asst. Director of Purchasing & Events and Partnerships Manager @ Cambridge Naturals
  

More featured guests coming soon!

Here are the amazing brands sampling at this event:

• alldae superfruit soda is a lightly caffeinated afternoon pick-me-up made from upcycled coffee fruit and fresh fruit juice.
• Big Dog Sauce Company is a premium, all-natural sauce brand delivering bold, professional-grade flavor without artificial ingredients—crafted for health-conscious consumers who refuse to compromise on taste.
• Curio Spice Co. makes ethically sourced and artfully blended spices.
• Elcove makes a line of sustainable and non-toxic home care products.
• Elevate Protein Flour is a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose baking flour, but with 4x the protein, half the calories, and 13g prebiotic fiber per serving!
• GingerGems is an artisan confection made from ginger root with lemon, sesame or turmeric.
• Lucille is what adult nutrition should have been all along: simple-ingredient, high-protein, and actually enjoyable.
• Maine Gravy makes fermented sauces, condiments, and spices made from organic Maine farmed ingredients.
• Taiyo Munch is an allergen-free protein bar brand offering high-protein, high-fiber, low-calorie snacks that are completely free from the top 9 allergens.
• Toast! Supplements helps you make the most of every moment, starting by supporting your liver AND your mornings when you drink alcohol.
• Unrefined Foods makes frozen muffins from stone-milled regenerative whole grains: bakery quality, zero effort, for the families who've given up on the freezer aisle.
• Wipes Well solves everyday problems through premium, individually-wrapped wipes designed for skincare, wellness, and hygiene. Anytime, anywhere.
  

More coming soon!

Want to sample at this event? Apply here!

Space is limited! You must apply to sample with a table. A ticket to the event does NOT grant you a sampling table. You can still bring samples in a bag.

Please note: this event is open to founders, co-founders, and C-Suite equivalent employees of CPG brands only – no sales reps, brokers, or anyone else is permitted.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, though! Please email [email protected] for more information.

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