Emerging Brands
From Discovery to Distribution
A Launchpad for Innovators
At Nourishing Change Conference 2026, emerging brands had the opportunity to showcase their products to industry leaders who influence what reaches consumers nationwide.
You can participate in two ways. First, the Emerging Brands competition gives selected brands a chance to pitch their product and win advanced distribution opportunities. Second, emerging brands can exhibit at The Nourishing Change Conference 2027 and enjoy a unique opportunity to sample their products, gain real-time feedback from attendees, and network with senior retail leaders.
Applications for the 2027 Emerging Brands campaign will open soon and Nourishing Change Conference offers a range of opportunities to innovators redefining how people eat, feel or live well.
Seize the Opportunity
WHY APPLY
The Emerging Brands Competition is your chance to break through. The Nourishing Change Conference brings together innovators, retailers, and health leaders who shape what reaches consumers nationwide. If you’re ready for meaningful visibility and the opportunity to earn retail distribution, this is where your next stage of growth begins.
Showcase Your Brand
Create meaningful visibility with retailers, health leaders and innovators who attend the conference looking for what’s next. Your kiosk in the Product Pavilion gives your product a dedicated space to be experienced and remembered.
Stand Out Through Innovation
Attendees sample, compare and vote giving breakthrough brands a clear signal of market excitement. Winners gain a platform on the conference stage to share the story behind their innovation.
Product Distribution With Kroger & Ahold Delhaize USA
Three brands will be selected by Kroger, three by Ahold Delhaize USA, with one additional joint Nourishing Change Conference winner.
Meet Our 2026 Emerging Brands Winners
Meet Our 2026 Emerging Brands
A Launchpad for Innovators
What is the Emerging Brands Competition?
The Emerging Brands Competition is a curated program within the Nourishing Change Conference where selected brands showcase and sample their products, gain real-time feedback from attendees, and participate in a live competition experience, where standout brands are selected as winners and earn the opportunity to advance their distribution.
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Lock in your opportunity for unparalleled exposure
Want to compete at Nourishing Change Conference 2027? Join our community and be the first to hear when applications for the 2027 Emerging Brands Competition open.
Go one step further and guarantee your brand a high-visibility presence at Nourishing Change Conference 2026. Emerging brands that sponsor Nourishing Change are able to:
Exhibit in the Product Pavilion
Sample product to conference attendees
Meet hundreds of industry decision-makers
Network with fellow innovators, retail leaders, and potential investors