What does it take for a CPG startup to scale e-commerce in 2026? At The Well event during Expo West 2026, Food Institute CEO & Managing Partner Brian Choi spoke with Chris Yang, Co-President of Shopline, about the strategies helping food and beverage brands grow in a tougher market.
They cover everything from subscriptions and AI to brand equity and customer acquisition — and why growth today takes more than just capital.
Food Institute CEO Brian Choi and Shopline Co-President Chris Yang explore how CPG brands can scale e-commerce in 2026, from AI and subscriptions to customer acquisition.
More than 3,000 brands and 86,000 attendees converged at Expo West, the food industry’s largest stage for innovation in natural and organic products. From emerging startups to established players, companies showcased how they’re responding to shifting consumer demands across beverages, snacks, and beyond.
Wyandot Snacks has built its reputation on consistency. In this on demand conversation with Formic, executives discuss how automation is being deployed not as disruption, but as a disciplined strategy to strengthen flexibility, margins, and long term competitiveness.
Alpha-Diver’s Hunter Thurman breaks down the market shift from a simple private label vs. national brand debate into a three-lane landscape.
The 2026 Dietary Guidelines are reshaping the food and beverage industry. Learn how they may impact reformulation, innovation, pricing, and consumer demand.
William Grand, NutriFusion founder & CEO, examines the growing health crisis tied to ultra-processed foods—and what it will take to fix it.
Marie Molde explores how health and wellness trends are reshaping the food and beverage industry heading into 2026.
