We're excited to announce the emcee for Food | Ag | Ideas Week 2024 - Maureen Ballatori! She is the founder of Agency 29, a brand-building agency for food, beverage and agriculture brands. She is also the host of the Spilled Salt Podcast! We couldn't be more excited to have her join us this year as we delve into the regenerative agriculture ingredient supply chain on October 8th at Machine Shop. Register now to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ehUHvnS
Naturally MN
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN 1,179 followers
Naturally MN brings together leaders, businesses& advocates from across the Good Food and Natural Products sectors.
About us
Naturally Minnesota works to create an interconnected, sophisticated, invested, and accessible ecosystem for Minnesota's food and agricultural entrepreneurs and innovators. An affiliate of Naturally Network, previously operating as Grow North MN, Naturally Minnesota transitions to elevate the state’s food and beverage industry to a national level. Naturally Minnesota works to enable stakeholders to grow and scale their businesses faster and more successfully, make Minnesota a globally recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation in food and agriculture, and ultimately transform our food system.
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https://www.naturallyminnesota.org/
External link for Naturally MN
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2022
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Minneapolis, MN, US
Employees at Naturally MN
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Julie Kucinski
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John Castillo
Founder | Strategic Business Advisor | Fractional Operations Leader | Influential Startup Consultant | Naturally Minnesota Board Member
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Jason Goux
Sr Innovation Strategy Consultant at Compeer Financial
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Allison Hohn
Executive Director at Naturally MN | 2023 MSP 40 Under 40
Updates
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Naturally MN reposted this
Save the Date for Naturally Network's Women in CPG Summit, presented by ForceBrands, November 12-13. We need your help to create the most engaging programming - let us know what you want to learn by taking our 2-min survey! The highly anticipated, annual Women in CPG Summit is a two-day national event packed with virtual education, meaningful conversations, and in-person networking opportunities. Help shape this year's summit by taking the short survey below: https://lnkd.in/dzWjUHSR Naturally Austin Naturally Bay Area Naturally Boulder Naturally Chicago Naturally North Bay Naturally LA Naturally MN Naturally New York Naturally New England Naturally San Diego
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Naturally MN reposted this
A deep dive on regenerative ag? ✅ Understanding supply chain challenges? ✅ ✅ Coming together for a healthier, sustainable tomorrow? ✅ ✅ ✅ Join me and other leaders, farmers and entrepreneurs across the food and ag value chain at this year's Food | Ag | Ideas Week. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g4dekqzW Naturally MN Allison Hohn
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Curious about the behind-the-scenes of closing or selling of a CPG business? Join us on September 18th at MidCity Kitchen Kitchen for our September Founders Forum: 'Why I Closed My CPG Business - Lessons Learned'. Hear from seasoned brand owners as they share their insights on the pivotal factors, hindsight wisdom, and future reflections from their entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss this candid discussion for founders hosted by Naturally MN! Register now for free: https://lnkd.in/g_V2hzFf Julie Kucinski, Jennifer Alexander, Angela Gustafson, Jillian McGary
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Check out this University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management featuring our Executive Director Allison Hohn!
Calling all Minnesota State Fair foodies! Allison Hohn, executive director of Naturally MN, developed a “MN Fair Foodie Guide” with a crowdsourced ranking of the best 50 foods at the fair. Hohn shares the inspiration behind the app, why the fair is a “can’t miss” food event, and how even her work at Naturally MN (housed within the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship) connects to her passion for fair food:
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Calling all Food/CPG entrepreneurs! Have you dreamed of pitching to local and national grocers and retailers to expand your business? Don't miss out on the 2024 Target Diverse Founder Showcase Event! We're thrilled to announce this year's showcase, welcoming applications from all entrepreneurs, with a special focus on historically marginalized communities. Selected founders will present a 4-minute virtual pitch to a diverse panel of retailers and buyers on October 11th. Applications are open now through September 2nd. Don't wait—apply today! (ICYMI: you only have ONE WEEK TO APPLY!) Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/g6NqESxD
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Join us for an exclusive event tailored for founders and early-stage teams of CPG brands aiming to make their mark in retail. 🎯 This interactive session will guide you through the essential strategies to not only get your products on store shelves but also ensure they thrive once they're there. 🚀 You'll gain insights from store buyers, National Co+op Grocers category managers and brand founders on category management, product positioning, and retail readiness, as well as hands-on experience in understanding shelf dynamics and how to make your brand stand out. 🌟 Spots are LIMITED! Register Now at https://lnkd.in/gbMGsVCq Kate LaBrosse Rebecca Lee Simon Solis-Cohen Heidi Traore
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Kick off Food | Ag | Ideas Week 2024 with Naturally MN and Tree-Range® Farms on Monday, October 7th, at Salvatierra Farms in Northfield, MN! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dkVCzqm9 This immersive event dives into regenerative agriculture and sustainable poultry farming practices. The day will include a bus ride to the farm, a delicious lunch, an insightful farm tour, and a panel discussion on scaling these regenerative farming practices. Don’t miss out—register now and be part of the future of food and agriculture! A huge thank you to our sponsor Applegate for supporting this event to bring people on farm. Regenerative Agriculture Alliance View the Full Food | Ag | Ideas lineup here: https://lnkd.in/dMxnZuuj
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🌾 What a day at the farm! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for an incredible tour with Naturally Minnesota, Big River Farms, Route 1 MN, and The Good Acre. 🚜 We explored innovative fields, met inspiring farmers, and learned how local partnerships are driving the future of farming in Minnesota. 🌱 Feeling inspired to support local food systems? Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!
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Congratulations are in order for the Food/Ag/Bev Division Finalists for MN Cup 2024! A special shout out to Naturally MN member Vanilla Bean Project for this achievement! Wishing all Finalists the best of luck in the final round of competition. Your innovative contributions are transforming the future of this industry! We are excited to see all of your future growth. #MNCup2024 #Finalists #FoodAgBev #Innovation #NaturallyMN #FutureLeaders #IndustryTransformation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #GoodLuck Loon Liquor Company Vanilla Bean Project SimplKomb
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