Naturally MN Retail Launch Lab
Launched June 2025
Naturally Minnesota’s Premier Cohort Program for Early-Stage CPG Founders
What to Expect:
Structured Online Curriculum (available to any NMN Member)
Bi-Weekly Live Cohort Sessions (via Zoom)
Two In-Person Experiences (Retail Market Tour and Graduation/Buyer Meet ‘n Greet)
1:1 Retail Strategy Sessions
The Secret Sauce:
A clear, actionable blueprint for retail success
Lifetime access to a robust online curriculum
Direct connection to category buyers
Proven industry templates and tools
Hands-on guidance to avoid common mistakes
Community support from a cohort of like-minded founders
Applications for the 2026 Cohort will open SOON!
Gain access to all the online content that is part of the CPG Academy, click below to learn more.
Graduates from the 2025 Cohort Include:
Crème
Botanical Lucidity
Ostrichized brewing
Eli’s hot rocking cereal
P&TY Granola Co
Nicer foods
Vikings & Goddesses
Sailor Mercy
Mr. momo
half-caf coffee
Mango man cooks!
Farmented
Led by Kate LaBrosse
With nearly two decades of experience across every level of natural products retail, I help early-stage CPG founders navigate this complex, capital-intensive industry. I began at the store level as a natural channel buyer, moved into national category management, and later led sales for a nationally distributed brand. As National Director of Sales-Conventional Channel at Presence Marketing, I called on major accounts like Target, Wegmans, HEB, and Albertsons. My path—from shelf to strategy—gives me a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed at retail. Today, I apply that experience as a coach and consultant for natural products brands and serve as National Board President for Naturally Network, helping elevate conscious, values-led companies across the industry.
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Strategic Brand Builder
- Board Member @ Naturally Network
- Conscious Products Industry Leader
Program Cost
The Retail Launch Lab will cost participants $450. This heavily discounted price allows emerging CPG brands access to world class content that can be valued at over $3000, including small group, hands on education sessions with an expert CPG retail consultant, and meetings with buyers.
