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Whole Foods Market Reveals 2025 LEAP Early Growth Cohort

Ten emerging brands selected from 1,600+ applicants will gain mentorship, education and a path toward placement on Whole Foods Market shelves

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

September 7, 2025

The 2025 Early Growth cohort consists of 10 innovative brands – selected from more than 1,600 applications – not yet available in Whole Foods Market stores: beituti (Ohio), Corpse Reviver (Colorado), Fable Fish Co. (Colorado), Häppy Candy (New York), Pisqueya (New York), Reprise Health (New York), SEND Bars (Colorado), Saiga Foods (California), Singing Pastures (Maine) and Xinca (Washington).

SKU Unveils Eight Emerging Brands for Fall ’25 Accelerator Track

From functional snacks to luxury pet gear, the latest cohort will receive mentorship, resources and industry expertise to scale their businesses

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 22, 2025

Each brand will be matched with a hand-picked mentor team of top CPG leaders, founders, and investors who all are dedicated to help them successfully scale their business.

Keen Growth Capital Announces New Leadership

Mike Hagan to take on role as chief executive officer

January 28, 2021

Florida-based consumer products investment, management and development firm KEEN Growth Capital officially announces that Mike Hagan has joined the company as CEO of its emerging brands portfolio.

7-Eleven Hosts Second Annual Emerging Brands Event in Search of Innovative Products

The event provides 7-Eleven an opportunity to learn more about new products reshaping the industry

September 11, 2019

This year 65 emerging brands will be invited to make their case about why they deserve a spot on 7-Eleven® store shelves, as well as learn about the convenience retailer's history of innovation.

Curion Names eFive Leadership

Kevin F. Coleman joins Curion as General Managing Director of Sales for new Division eFive

February 27, 2019

"Throughout Kevin's career, he has met and surpassed sales quotas to the tune of millions in new business. The bulk of his career has been spent in disciplines around consumer research. So he brings valuable knowledge and experience — he knows how to win," said Curion CEO Sean Bisceglia.

Curion Launches eFive

eFive is a sensory and product insights platform designed specifically for emerging brands

February 20, 2019

"Legacy brands have long enjoyed the competitive advantage of sensory research, coupled with precise data analytics. eFive™ will give emerging brands quick, accurate, and affordable consumer insights from industry-leading sensory experts. This solution democratizes access to the knowledge challengers need most to succeed with a suite of offerings at an affordable price," says Curion CEO Sean Bisceglia.

301 INC, General Mills to Invest in Emerging Brands

New business development and venturing unit to build partnerships to create breakthrough innovation in the food space

October 26, 2015

301 INC, the new business development and venturing unit within General Mills, announced a new strategy focused on building partnerships with emerging food brands to create breakthrough innovation in the food space.

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