Building a consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand or a physical food product is a uniquely rewarding—and uniquely challenging—journey. From mastering supply chains and perfecting packaging to pitching retail buyers and scaling production, the road to the shelf requires a distinct kind of hustle.

At Innovation Factory, we know that some of the best insights come from the people who are right there in the trenches with you. That’s why we’re gathering our region’s food entrepreneurs, CPG founders, and ecosystem partners for a casual afternoon of networking, conversation, and community.

Whether you’re still developing a kitchen prototype, preparing for your first major retail launch, or actively scaling an established brand across Canada, this meetup is your chance to swap stories, share advice, and connect with peers facing the exact same challenges and opportunities.

And of course, delicious nibbles and snacks will be proudly provided by Radius—yum! Come hungry for great conversation and great food.

What to expect

This is an informal, community-first gathering designed to help you mingle and build meaningful local connections. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Network with Peers: Connect with fellow founders in the food and beverage, wellness, and consumer goods space.
• Exchange Scrappy Strategies: Talk shop on retail placement, distribution channels, branding, and manufacturing.
• Meet the Experts: Engage in casual conversation and gain insights from industry leaders who know the CPG landscape inside out.

Featured Guests

We are thrilled to feature insights during the meetup from two incredible ecosystem champions:

• Chelsea Ladd representing our event sponsor, Radius.
• Tom Wolff, Expert Advisor for CPG at Innovation Factory, who brings deep industry expertise to help our scaling clients navigate retail hurdles.