The Naturally Good Expo is excited to announce the return of the Pitch Fest, an exclusive opportunity for emerging brands in the natural products industry to showcase their innovative offerings. Scheduled for May 26, 2025, at ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, this event invites entrepreneurs to pitch their latest products to a panel of judges and a live audience.
This year’s Pitch Fest is promising to be more exciting than ever with a prize package valued at over $10,000 for the winner, including marketing support and media exposure, a 3x2m stand at Naturally Good 2026, a dedicated article and interview, and 1:1 feedback sessions with industry experts. The competition will feature a series of 4-minute pitches from each finalist, followed by direct feedback from the judges.
Success Stories of Previous Winners:
- Neon Goat (2024 Winner): Jackie, founder of Neon Goat, highlighted the Pitch Fest as a crucial platform for presenting her brand and receiving expert feedback. Neon Goat will be present at Naturally Good 2025 at stand B16.
- Compassion Creamery (2022 Winner): Sarah Qian impressed with her world’s first oat crème cheese, now being used by businesses like Canva, Buddha Bowl Café and Oh My Days.
- I Am Grounded (2021 Winner): Co-founders Lachlan and Vanessa saw significant growth after winning, marking their first major pitch outside of virtual presentations.
- Swag Australia (2019 Winner): Founder Peita Pini not only succeeded at the Naturally Good Pitch Fest but also appeared on the TV series Shark Tank.
Event Details
- Date: May 26, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
- Location: ICC Sydney, The Pulse Stage
- Entry: Free for all registered Naturally Good Expo attendees
Judges
- Anna Subritzky, Founder, ACS Consulting
- Brian Nasr, Founder, Healthy Food Crew
- Lisa Crawford Jones, Director, Tomorrowstory
Entrepreneurs interested in participating are encouraged to submit their applications from March 11th to April 4th, with finalists to be announced the 24th of April.
This initiative provides a platform for new ideas and also aligns with Naturally Good’s mission to support and promote innovation within the natural products industry. The Pitch Fest is an ideal setting for startups to gain visibility, receive valuable industry feedback, and connect with potential retail partners. For more details and to register for the event, please visit: Naturally Good’s Pitch Fest Webpage.