CT Food Launchpad

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🤝 Our partner, , is bringing the community together through the Local Food Market!Join them on the first Friday of ever...
06/01/2026

🤝 Our partner, , is bringing the community together through the Local Food Market!

Join them on the first Friday of every month from May through October for an evening celebrating New Haven’s vibrant food culture with local vendors, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more.

đź“Ť 162 James St, New Haven, CT

🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

Upcoming Dates:

• June 5

• July 3

• August 7

• September 4

• October 2

Admission is free, but registration is encouraged:

https://events.humanitix.com/local-food-market-cityseed/tickets or Link in Bio

We’re proud to support organizations like CitySeed that strengthen our local food system, uplift small businesses, and create meaningful community connections throughout Greater New Haven.

🌿 Attention CT food makers! Downtown New Haven is launching a brand new Sunday Market series on the New Haven Green this...
05/22/2026

🌿 Attention CT food makers!

Downtown New Haven is launching a brand new Sunday Market series on the New Haven Green this summer, and they’re looking for YOU.

Twice a month from June through September, the Upper Green comes alive with local food vendors, artisan goods, live music, yoga, cooking demos, crafts, and more. It’s a lush, high-foot-traffic spot right at the heart of Chapel Street during prime brunch and summer shopping hours.

They’re specifically looking for: 🍄 Mushrooms 🍯 Jams, jellies & honey 🥒 Pickles & pickled goods 🦪 Seafood & meat products 🫙 Kombucha, granolas & specialty packaged goods

📅 Dates: June 14 & 28 · July 12 & 26 · Aug 9 & 23 · Sept 6 & 20

🕛 Time: 12–4 PM

đź“Ť Upper New Haven Green, Chapel & College Streets đź’µ $15 vending fee per market (tent + tables provided!)

Apply by Wednesday, May 27th at the link in our bio or 👉 downtownnewhaven.com/sundaymarkets

Tag a CT food brand who should be there! 👇

Ever thought about owning a business, but not necessarily starting one from scratch?Our friends at The Center for Inclus...
05/20/2026

Ever thought about owning a business, but not necessarily starting one from scratch?

Our friends at The Center for Inclusive Growth are launching Evergreen New Haven, an entrepreneurship-through-acquisition program designed to help aspiring business owners learn how to find, finance, and acquire existing businesses.

Through the program, participants will learn how to:

• Assess readiness for business ownership

• Acquire and grow an existing business

• Identify quality acquisition opportunities

• Access funding and capital networks

Join an upcoming information session to learn more:

đź“Ť Lunch & Learn

Friday, May 29 | 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Inclusive Growth, 65 Audubon St.

đź“Ť Dine & Discover

Monday, June 1 | 6:00 p.m.

Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St.

đź’» Virtual Sessions

Tuesday, June 9 | 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9 | 6:00 p.m.

Learn more and register through the QR code in the graphic.

Last Saturday, powered the day at The Big CT Food Event 💧⚡️With pH 9.5+ alkaline water crafted for hydration and an act...
04/25/2026

Last Saturday, powered the day at The Big CT Food Event 💧⚡️

With pH 9.5+ alkaline water crafted for hydration and an active lifestyle, PHPLUS Water kept our judges, founders, attendees, and volunteers refreshed from start to finish.

Huge thanks for supporting Connecticut’s food and beverage community and helping keep the energy flowing all day long.

Congratulations to our winners! Your passion, innovation, and hard work are helping shape the future of Connecticut’s fo...
04/22/2026

Congratulations to our winners! Your passion, innovation, and hard work are helping shape the future of Connecticut’s food community. 👏✨

Emerging Brand Track

• 1st Place – Black Girl Kimchi
• 2nd Place – Sidekick Snacks
• 3rd Place – Aasaaska Foundation

Runners Up
Craves by Aves & Rizzo’s Original Pizza Pizza Tub

Scaling Brand Track

• 1st Place – Amrita Health Foods
• 2nd Place – Da Last Drip
• 3rd Place – Olmo

Runners Up
Moozy & Plantidote

What a day! Thank you to every founder, exhibitor, attendee, sponsor, speaker, coach, judge, volunteer, and supporter wh...
04/21/2026

What a day! Thank you to every founder, exhibitor, attendee, sponsor, speaker, coach, judge, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this event so special. From incredible local brands and meaningful networking to expert panels, coaching sessions, and an inspiring pitch competition, the energy in the room was unmatched.

Connecticut’s food community showed up in a big way, and this was only the beginning.

We’re proud to celebrate the makers, dreamers, and entrepreneurs building the future of food right here in our state.

More photos, winner spotlights, and highlights coming soon!

More expertise. More access. More opportunities to grow. ✨We’ve added new Expert Coaches to The Big Connecticut Food Eve...
04/17/2026

More expertise. More access. More opportunities to grow. ✨

We’ve added new Expert Coaches to The Big Connecticut Food Event lineup.

Meet Paula Perez of Nutrilab and Alexis Martinez & Donaldo Aragon of Nogara Copacking, joining a powerhouse roster ready to help brands navigate growth, product development, operations, and more.

1:1 coaching signups are now available at ctfoodevent.com/coach

Spots are limited. Come ready with questions and leave with direction.

This event would not be possible without them. Huge thank you to our sponsors and planning partners for backing Connecti...
04/14/2026

This event would not be possible without them. Huge thank you to our sponsors and planning partners for backing Connecticut’s food community and making this moment possible!

Where ideas meet guidance 🤝Connect with industry experts, sharpen your pitch, and take your business to the next level. ...
04/11/2026

Where ideas meet guidance 🤝
Connect with industry experts, sharpen your pitch, and take your business to the next level.

Available to all tabling businesses and attendees !

Sign up for expert coaching → ctfoodevent.com/coach

Get early access to what’s next!Our Industry Tabling Hour offers a dedicated, pre-public opening for grocers, foodservic...
04/10/2026

Get early access to what’s next!

Our Industry Tabling Hour offers a dedicated, pre-public opening for grocers, foodservice operators & distributors to explore, taste, and connect with emerging Connecticut brands in a more personal setting.

From 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, discover new products for your shelves or menus, and engage directly with founders before the full crowd arrives.

If you’re looking to source locally, stay ahead of trends, and support the next generation of food businesses, this is the hour you don’t want to miss!

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