Naturally Network’s 2025 Naturally Rising Pitch Competition + Awards Show

Naturally Network proudly presents its national Naturally Rising competition show, where 11 of the brightest emerging CPG entrepreneurs from across the US will take the stage to pitch their innovative products and compelling visions. These regional finalists will compete for the crown on the national stage at Newtopia Now on Thursday, August 21, 2025! On top of that, Naturally Network will be awarding our first ConsciousCPG Awardsduring our judge deliberation period.

Join us to see the 11 regional Naturally Rising winners compete for the national title and celebrate the winners of the inaugural ConsciousCPG Awards!

Learn more about Naturally Network at Newtopia Now 2025.​

Learn more about the ConsciousCPG Awards.​

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Location: Bluebird Ballroom (3rd floor, Denver Convention Center @ Newtopia Now)
• What Your Ticket Includes: A seat for the show, this year’s Naturally Rising t-shirt, a drink ticket (or more depending on your ticket type), appetizers
• Naturally Colorado members receive 50% off a ticket using the promo code: NATRISEMEMBER50
• Ticket Add-On: A discovery box featuring products from each Naturally Rising finalist in partnership with Foodbevy

Event Schedule

Opening Reception

• VIP Doors open: 4:30 PM
• GA Doors open: 5 PM

Competition: 5:45-7:45 PM

• Seating will begin at 5:30 PM
• The ConsciousCPG Awards will take place during judge deliberation

Closing Reception: 7:45-8:15 PM

Meet the Naturally Rising Finalists

• Austin – Ashley Waldman​, Jubilee’s​, the only flavored milk with secret veggies for picky eaters
• Chicago – Ivan Gutierrez​, Tierra Negra Salsa​, a premium Mexican dark salsa brand
• Colorado – Anna Zesbaugh​, Corpse Reviver​, a no added sugar hydration beverage
• LA – Jocelyn Ramirez​, Todo Verde​, a true-to-culture, chef curated taco seasoning
• Minnesota – Simon Solis-Cohen,​Huxley​, a delicious and balanced energy drink
• New England – Holly Arbuckle​, Singing Pastures​, a pasture raised and traditionally crafted meat stick
• New York – Damiano Messineo​, Loopini,​ a healthy and protein packed pizza handcrafted in Italy
• NorCal – Brandie Miller​, Mochi Love​, a cream-filled mochi dumpling dessert
• San Diego – Sydney Chasin​, Chasin’ Dreams​, a crunchy, ancient grain puffy snack
• Seattle – Stephanie McGregor​, RINGA​, a consciously crafted, plant-powered, everyday hydration beverage
• Wisconsin – Deed Ziegler​, RecPak​, an ultralight, high-calorie, meal replacement tested in wildfires, marathons, and mountain expeditions

Meet the Judges

• Alyssa Vescio​, SVP, Merchandising – Center Store, Whole Foods Market
• Kate LaBrosse,​ Naturally Network board president / Founder, Kate LaBrosse Coaching & Consulting
• Kim Coffin​, Chief Forager, Sprouts
• Madeline Haydon​, Founder, Nut Pods

Add a Naturally Rising Discovery Box to your ticket purchase!

Naturally Network has partnered with Foodbevy to offer an incredible Naturally Rising National Finalist Discovery Box! Each box will include products and coupons for future purchases from each finalist brand. This is an incredible way to support our finalists ahead of the event!

Discovery Box FAQ: Discovery boxes will be available for purchase until July 25th. Products that are not shelf stable will be included in the box as a trial coupon. All Discovery Boxes will arrive between August 11th-15th. Please make sure to add the correct address to your ticket and then add on the Discover Box at checkout. Discovery Boxes can be purchased without a paid event ticket. Please make sure to select the Discovery Box Only option. The price includes shipping.

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