The Fresh Market Grocery Run in Miami - Oct. 2026

Get ready, Miami: f or the first time, The Fresh Market is partnering with Startup CPG for a landmark event connecting brands with one of the most influential retailers in the country on October 15, 2026! For decades, The Fresh Market has been one of the most important retailers for discovering emerging brands. Now, for the first time, they're opening their doors to the Startup CPG community through an exclusive Grocery Run event in Miami! Hundreds of founders will see firsthand how The Fresh Market evaluates products, supports innovation, and discovers the brands that become tomorrow's category leaders. Join us for an afternoon of mingling and sampling with the Fresh Market team and the wider Southeastern CPG community. Additionally, there will be a panel between Startup CPG and The Fresh Market! We'll also have brand sampling from featured CPG brands (apply below, tables are granted by application only), networking with your favorite CPG community, and VIP guests galore. There will be buyer introductions and networking – come meet the buyers on your list. Even if you aren’t sampling, bring product with you to hand out! Sample packets/trial sizes and backpack sampling are highly encouraged. We’ll have food and refreshments available! Featured Guests: Alyssa Vescio - Chief Merchandising Officer @ The Fresh Market Michelle Beck - Director Merchandising, Private Label & Local @ The Fresh Market Emily Jones - Category Manager, Local @ The Fresh Market Gaylene Blake - Zone Vice President, South @ The Fresh Market Carlos Laurel - Regional District Manager @ The Fresh Market Pedro Fachine - Store Director, South Miami @ The Fresh Market Pilar Ariztia Lavin - Director of Merchandising – BCC/Seasonal/Gift Center @ The Fresh Market Brittiany East - Director of Merchandising – Grocery/Dairy/Frozen @ Fresh Market Here are the brands sampling at this event: Austin Kombucha makes zero-sugar, organic kombucha soda with bold, refreshing flavors—an easy, kid-friendly better-