Episode description

Have you heard of Oreos? Ritz? Cadbury? Then you know just a few brands in the portfolio of Mondelēz International, one of the largest snack companies in the world. Today we get the chance to talk with Brigette Wolf and Jackie Haney from SnackFutures, Mondelēz International's innovation and venture hub, about CoLab, SnackFutures’s start-up engagement program designed to support early-stage well-being brands. Brigette is the Global Head of SnackFutures, and Jackie is the Innovation and CoLab Program Manager. Listen in as Brigette & Jackie cover how to prep now for future potential acquisition, tips for forming lasting strategic partnerships, and everything you need to know about how the CoLab program works and how to apply to the 2022 cohort. 

SnackFutures is a proud sponsor of Startup CPG.

Episode Links:

• SnackFutures website
• If you’re a mission-driven well-being start-up, apply for CoLab here! 
• Article on the partnership between Startup CPG & CoLab
• Brigette's LinkedIn
• Jackie's LinkedIn
• Mondelēz International's State of Snacking annual report mentioned by Jessi

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