StartUp CPG's Shelfie Review: The Best Brand Design of 2022

StartUp CPG is where Andy and Kirk met, and how they began their podcasting venture. It's a great company and they help young CPG brands succeed.  They  give young brands the opportunity to shine, elevate it to decision-makers who matter, and connect them to those who have done it before.Every year, StartUp CPG does their annual Shelfie Awards where they recognize some of the best startups in the business. Kirk & Kurtts was in charge of judging the best brands, and we had four finalist.  Tend Prenatal:Tend believes that nourishment comes from food, not a lab. They're taking a pass on the synthetic stuff and going back to Mother Nature.https://tendprenatal.comCoyotas Tortillas:Coyotas are a delicacy named for their coyote brown color and given a feminine spelling to signify the women who created them. https://eatcoyotas.com/Uproot Teas:Single origin & whole leaf teas, straight from farms to your door. Rooted in taste + transparency. https://uprootteas.com/Damn Right Cocktails:For a start, up to 5% of our profits go to creating equal access to education and opportunity in your local and global community. Because a good life starts with a great education.https://www.damnrightcocktails.com/And, just a reminder that StartUp CPG will do everything in their power to help any brand working for a better food system.  Visit their website and sign up for their slack channel at StartUpCPG.com. Enjoy y'all!Catch up on all episodes here: https://kirkkurtts.buzzsprout.comAbout Kirk and AndyKirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work at http://www.mindthefont.com.Andy Kurtts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he’s not working on packaging design he’s running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work at http://www.buttermillkcreative.comSupport the showSend us Fan MailSupport the showAbout Kirk and Andy.Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com.Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he’s not working on packaging design he’s running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show