Startup CPG’s Twelve Days of Giveaways is Here!
We’re getting into the holiday spirit here at Startup CPG, and we brought some of our partners along for the ride!
Our Twelve Days of Giveaways Event is kicking off on Friday, December 12!
We’re giving away incredible prizes that can actually make a difference for your brand (think services, tools, and resources that you’d normally pay for).
There are some seriously valuable packages lined up, and there’s something for brands at every stage and in every vertical!
Here’s how it works:
- Every day for 12 days you’ll get an email with [Day #] in the subject line
- (so on Friday you’ll see [Day 1])
- Open the email, check out the prize, click the link to enter
- We’ll announce the winners once the event is over
It’s that simple!
This event is 100% free and you can enter as many giveaways as you want.
Each day we’ll be dropping a new thing here and in slack so be sure to check your email and the #announcements slack channel daily so you don’t miss out!
This is our way of celebrating the holidays… by giving you more of what you need to make it in the CPG business!
Alright, keep an eye out for the first email on Friday. 👀
Happy Holidays!
DAY 1
Daybreak is giving one founder access to their Amazon Launch Accelerator — a full-service setup and launch package designed to help emerging CPG brands enter Amazon with confidence and momentum.
This $3,000 package includes everything needed to get Amazon-ready: Seller Central setup, Brand Registry guidance, listing creation, and a complete creative package for up to three ASINs or flavor variants. We’ll handle SEO-rich copywriting, keyword research, and competitive positioning to ensure your listings are built to convert from day one.
The winner will also receive a deep survey of comparable listings on Amazon, highlighting barriers to purchase, conversion opportunities, and optimization levers specific to your category. This Launch Accelerator is built to give founders not just setup — but a roadmap to succeed in the first 60–90 days on the platform.
If you’ve been planning to launch on Amazon in 2026, this is your chance to do it the right way with a team that specializes in CPG success.
Day 1 form is here!
DAY 2
WIN ONE OF THREE NEW PAIRS OF AIRPODS PRO 3!
Leave a review for our lovely podcast => you’re entered to win!
The best part – they’re engraved with “I ❤️ CPG”
Entering is easy: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, take a screenshot, and submit it via the form below.
How to enter:
On Spotify:
- Search “Startup CPG Podcast” or click here
- Click the three dots → “Rate show” (5 stars please! 😉)
- Screenshot your rating
On Apple Podcasts:
- Search “Startup CPG Podcast” or click here
- Scroll to “Ratings & Reviews” → “Write a Review”
- Screenshot your rating/review
- Then submit your screenshot using the form below — that’s it!
Three winners will be announced after all giveaways close on December 30.
SUBMIT YOUR SCREENSHOT NOW
Already left a review? You can still enter! Just submit your screenshot and we’ll add you to the drawing.
Day 2 form is here!
DAY 3
Today we’re partnering with our official can printing partner Canworks to give away a free pallet of cans to one brand! You could use it for an innovation SKU, sales samples, a trial run, so many options.
We’re HUGE fans of Canworks here at Startup CPG.
Canworks is the largest and most experienced digital can printer based in the US with three locations (San Diego, Austin, Atlanta) to service the entire country. They printed over 130,000,000 (🤯) cans in 2024 for hundreds of customers.
And it makes sense. Digitally printed cans are a total game-changer. They cost the same as plastic sleeves but look WAY better and are fully recyclable. You get that “big brand” look from day one instead of flimsy sleeves that don’t even go to the top of the can.
Why they’re the best in the biz:
- Low MOQs: Single pallet minimum orders
- Short lead times: Prototype to filled cans in weeks
- Highest quality print: Gradients, metallics, matte/gloss—all at no extra cost
- Free prototypes: Send a PDF, get a sample can for free
- Dedicated account manager: A real person to guide you through everything
- Full packaging suite: PakTechs, case trays, and ends available too
- Digital printing gives you that premium look without the premium price tag.
But today there is NO price tag for one brand!
So click below to enter, and see for yourself why so many beverage brands in our community love working with Canworks
Day 3 form is here!
DAY 4
WIN A FREE PACKAGING PROTOTYPE FROM BELMARK!
Belmark is joining the fun to give away a Display-Quality Packaging Prototype (over $700 value) to 10 businesses disrupting their industry!
These are perfect for those tradeshows or investor pitches you have coming up in 2026.
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 10 winners will receive a prototype of their packaging (over $700 value)
- Prototype options include: pouch, label, carton, or lidding film.
- Single SKU per winner, redeemable within 90 days through the Belmark Launch Prototype Program
- Not food safe—intended for display and concept review only
Bonus for All Registrants: Even if you don’t win a prototype, you’ll have the chance for a free packaging consultation with our Startup CPG resident packaging expert to help plan your next steps.
How to Enter:
- Register through the Startup CPG giveaway portal
- Answer a few quick questions about your brand, packaging needs, and goals
- Stay tuned—winners will be announced after the campaign ends
How to Use Your FREE Prototype:
- For photoshoots, social media content, or website imagery to showcase the final look before production.
- Impress retailers, investors, and partners with a polished, real-world sample.
- Avoid costly mistakes before going full production.
- Compete with big players at trade shows to capture attention of buyers
Know Before You Enter:
- ⚠️ Disclaimer: Prototypes are not food safe—for design and concept review only.
- Packaging artwork must be provided
- Giveaway covers standard material offerings offered by Belmark
- For any questions, please reach out to Troy Smits, troy.smits@belmark.com
Enter today and let’s bring your brand to life!
DAY 5
Startup CPG is partnering with Kigo to give away a $5K Marketing Package!
The Grand Prize package may include:
- Offer + loyalty strategy built for Healthy Living audiences
- Distribution to eligible members across the Kigo publisher ecosystem
- Optimization + performance insights (what’s working and why)
- Campaign support designed to help you scale
There’s only one grand prize, but EVERYONE who registers gets:
- $500 in Kigo Ad Credits
- Free Setup (a $500 value)
- $5k off any future Kigo ad package of $25k or more when you’re ready to go bigger!
To win the grand prize, respond to the following prompt in the form below:
In 150 words or less, describe your brand’s unique value proposition and tell us how this $5,000 marketing package would accelerate your growth in the next 6 months.
Terms and Conditions:
- Limit 1 entry per brand
- Contest runs from 12/16/25 – 12/30/25
- Kigo Ad Credit valid through 12/31/26
- This Contest is a game of skill, not chance
- This is a promotional giveaway, winners will be selected by the organizing parties, entry does not guarantee a prize, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win
Official Contest Rules can be found here.
Register now to claim your $500 Kigo boost and throw your name in for the $5K CPG Growth Sprint!
Day 5 form is here!
DAY 6
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DAY 7
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DAY 8
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DAY 9
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DAY 10
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DAY 11
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DAY 12
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About Startup CPG
Startup CPG is the biggest CPG community on the planet with over 30k members. We believe in the massive potential of small consumer brands — and have made it our mission to empower them along their journey. Startup CPG connects emerging brands to resources, industry partners, and the most supportive community in the industry.
Through our online community on Slack, our in-person events, and our media and resources — podcast, databases, webinars, and more — Startup CPG brings major opportunities to emerging brands at NO COST.
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