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“I look at DFW CPG and see it as a means for me to give back to the industry and the Dallas CPG community. I’m excited about what’s next and look forward to sharing my experience in CPG to help others who are just getting started.”
Jeff Richards, Founder/CEO of Mooala
Dallas-Fort Worth has quickly become home to some of the most successful food and beverage companies in the world, as well as dozens of early- to late-stage CPG brands. Thousands of CPG investors and other CPG professionals call the Metroplex home — and our numbers are increasing every year.
As our industry has grown, so has the need for a CPG community that cares about seeing each other succeed. This is why DFW CPG was founded in 2019 — and why we invite you to join us today!
By combining and sharing our experience and strength, we’ll help you grow through shared knowledge and experience, and through regular events that foster connection and opportunity.
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Who We Are
DFW CPG was created to serve the industry that has provided our community with so much opportunity to build and grow careers and businesses. The values we hold reflect a desire to selflessly help and assist others, to serve the community in a meaningful way, and to advance the creation and growth of consumer packaged goods businesses.
Our members represent all aspects of the consumer packaged goods industry, and we believe that we are better together because we share the following values:
- We are in service to our CPG stakeholders.
- We personify the power of connection.
- We seek and embrace diversity & inclusion.
- We live the mission and are engaged members
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Chi, the Founder of Purpose Purple Tea, started her business because she had a vision for a purpose led, social enterprise that empowered women. Having researched local growers in Africa, and discovering purple tea there, she launched her RTD tea brand in 2018 with a goal to donate 5% of gross profits to support the mission. And, like so many, she found her way and learned the industry without connections or a support network. She says, “when I found DFW CPG, it’s been enormously helpful to me. I have met distributors, suppliers, advisors, and investors through this network – and I hired a Sales Director whom I met at a DFW CPG event.” Today, in addition to growing her business, Chi is an Ambassador for DFW CPG providing helpful insights on how we can help emerging brands, and to help foster and build connections for the local CPG community.
DFW CPG always adds value to my day when I engage with them from a virtual happy hour or speaker, to networking and referrals. I owe a great deal of my brand’s growth over the past 12 months to DFW CPG as they have introduced me to the SKU accelerator program and have connected me with key players that support All Y’alls Foods. I am grateful for DFW CPG and as a CPG founder in the DFW area, it only makes sense to be a part of it.
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September 12, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The CEO Mindset: How to Take Your Company from Startup to Scale
Date and time:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CST)
About this event:
Join us for a candid conversation with Chris Cuvelier, a seasoned CPG founder who successfully navigated the path from a bootstrapped startup to multiple exits and now is a senior executive at two sister consulting agencies that helps young brands grow and scale. This one-hour virtual huddle is designed for early-stage CPG entrepreneurs seeking insights into the mindset and strategies essential for scaling their businesses. Chris will share his personal experiences, offering valuable advice on cultivating a CEO mindset, building a high-performing team, and mastering the financial intricacies of growth. Discover the transformative stages of a CEO’s journey and gain practical tips to accelerate your company’s trajectory.
Chris is a dynamic entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. His beverage career began in 2001 after a transformative trip to Brazil, where he discovered açaí and founded Zola, the world’s first packaged açaí juice. As Founder and CEO, he led Zola to create the fastest-selling açaí juice and coconut water SKUs in the US, expanding the brand to include coconut water in 2012.
In 2016, Zola was acquired by KarpReilly, with Chris staying on as CEO to focus on plant-based beverages. Caliva acquired Zola in May 2019, and Chris became Head of Beverage and a member of the Executive Team. After Caliva’s acquisition by the Parent Company in January 2021, the largest SPAC deal in Canadian and cannabis history, Chris led the sale of the CBD division and subsequently started a private consulting business. He developed a go-to-market strategy and raised seven figures for a tequila company before joining BeyondBrands as Chief Growth Officer and founding BeyondSpirits, where he now serves as CEO.
Chris’s expertise spans business planning, raising capital, building teams, sales growth, business operations, strategic partnerships, go-to-market strategies, financial management, company restructuring, scaling companies, acquisitions, and board of director relations. Passionate about building businesses, creating positive culture, and working with great people, Chris lives in Half Moon Bay, California, with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys surfing, beach life, walking his dog, and spending time with family and friends.
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October 28, 2021
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
CPG Brand Marketing: Insights and Recommendations
Join Jenica and Genevieve for this informal, informative, and interactive session on October 28th at noon CT. These brand builders and entrepreneurs have led brands and have advised CPG brands across many sectors including food and beverage, skincare, pet care, and more. They’ll share perspectives and advice. Bring your questions related to marketing and brand building. Sign up on our events page here, or in an upcoming newsletter, and join in!
