In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker is joined by Startup CPG founder Daniel Scharff and Head of Marketing & Community Patricia Menegoto to recap their experience at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

Together, they highlight key takeaways from the event, including curated buyer meetings, panel discussions, evening networking events, and the vibrant energy of the River Pavilion where 25 emerging brands showcased their innovations in the Startup CPG section.

Caitlin also features three brands from the Startup CPG section — Figa Foods, Loopini Pizza, and Ooso Sparkling Tea — who share their behind-the-booth insights, major wins, and the impact of being part of the community.

Whether you're preparing for your first trade show or looking to refine your event strategy, this episode offers actionable advice and an inside look at what makes Fancy Food such a powerful platform for emerging CPG brands.

Tune in now!

Listen in as they share about:

• Summer Fancy Food Show Experience
• Startup CPG Section
• 1:1 Buyer Meetings
• Further Female Founder Lounge
• Events & Networking
• Brand Spotlights

-Figa Foods

-Loopini Pizza

-Ooso Sparkling Tea

Episode Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscharff/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmenegoto/
Website: https://figafoods.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiano-messineo-53354018a/ 

Website: https://drinkooso.com/ 

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Show Links:

• Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)
• Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)
• Follow @startupcpg
• Visit host Caitlin's Linkedin 
• Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com
• Episode music by Super Fantastics