Our Commitment
We are dedicated to strengthening the overall food, beverage and grocery industry and ensuring that there’s a seat at the table for every founder and entrepreneur.
Emerging brands are driving the majority of innovation in our industry and we want to help more of them excel and design businesses they love. When they win, we all win with access to real food that nourishes our bodies, minds and souls and connects us to one another and to our communities.
In addition to the mentors and industry leaders who are part of our global community, we’re grateful to collaborate with several alliance partners who are passionate about seeing emerging founders succeed and build enduring brands and businesses. We believe that we are all #strongertogether and that only together, will we be able to make the greatest impact on an industry we all care deeply about.
Our industry alliance partners include: Specialty Food Association (SFA), Maine Center For Entrepreneurs (MCE), SNAC International and the Food Industry Association (FMI).
Specialty Food Association: Create, connect, support and share the extraordinary experience of specialty food with the world
Maine Center For Entrepreneurs: Empowering Maine’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs
SNAC International: Connecting the snack industry to create growth and opportunity
Food Industry Association (FMI) Resources:
Retailers/Wholesalers: FMI’s U.S. member directory and international members include Walmart, Amazon/Whole Foods, Safeway, Publix, HEB, Kroger, Wakefern, Wegmans and more.
Leadership: Whether you want to develop healthy trading partner relationships or seek more shelf space, Emerge gives you access to over 500 FMI Associate members.