Upstart Food Brands

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  Chris Malacarne (CMP STUDIO)

  Photographer at CMP Studio

  Food Photography

  Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding

  Review Date: 4 June, 2024

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  Upstart Food Brands is a superior design and marketing agency. Josh not only has an eye for design but also an ear for listening to whet his clients need. Design seems second nature for the Upstart team. If you are looking to bring a food item to market r rebrand your company (of any kind) you should consider Upstart and give them a call. Josh is always willing to chat creative!

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  Julie Holladay

  Owner at Saucy Rebellion

  Startup Everything

  Project Type: Startups Branding

  Review Date: 4 April, 2023

  We've had an outstanding experience with Upstart Food Brands. As a small emerging brand, we had an idea of where to start and interviewed several companies. Upon our first meeting with Josh we knew we found the right place. He intently listened to our story, quickly came to understand us and grasped the vision we had for our company. Him and his team then went to work to bring it all to life. Logo, brand story, website, they delivered our identity and encompassed everything we were looking for.

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  Susan Odell

  Co-Founder at Pantala Premium Toppings

  Brand Development

  Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding

  Review Date: 10 March, 2023

  The team at Upstart Food Brands has been with us since before the launch of our specialty food business. They listened and responded to our needs, concerns and ideas. They gave us honest feedback and in then created a brand that is perfectly aligned with our vision for the business. We couldn't be more pleased with the look and feel of the labels, website and marketing materials, and our customers have responded with glowing compliments. We're looking forward to a long relationship with Upstart!

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  Benjamin Bertan

  Co-Founder & CEO at Slide Wellness, Inc.

  Branding and Design

  Project Type: Branding

  Review Date: 8 March, 2023

  After a laborious search for a branding and design agency that fit our needs and budget, we signed with Upstart Food Brands over a number of elite branding agencies on the east coast. They simply packed too much value into their proposal to pass them up. Since then, we have been consistently impressed by their work product and professionalism, and have recommended them to numerous other brands.

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  Samantha Lurie

  Co-Founder, Executive Director for at Show Me The World Project

  Show Me The World Project

  Project Type: Branding

  Review Date: 6 March, 2023

  Upstart Foods is a top tier company in branding and design! Their work with Show Me The World Project changed our trajectory. They created an eye-catching logo, website, & coffee bag packaging that captured our mission perfectly! I especially liked how they took a personal approach to really get to know our brand story from our stakeholders. It was very special! Thanks to Upstart Foods, we have secured spots on major grocery store shelves & record breaking donations!

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  Andrew Bowman

  Owner at Pilot Knob Farm

  Logo, Packaging, Website Designs

  Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding

  Review Date: 2 March, 2023

  Upstart Food Brands continues to be a valued partner as we expand the family farm outside traditional commodities into customers' kitchens. Between branding, packaging considerations and website design, I am greatly impressed with the creativity and quality of their work. I strongly recommend Upstart Food Brands, unless you're one of our competitors!

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  Moshe Kudary

  President at Hemisphere Foods

  Rebranding and Packaging Development

  Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding

  Review Date: 2 March, 2023

  I have been working with Josh and his incredible team for over 3 years. Their knowledge, professionalism, and creativity has allowed our brand Latin Fiesta to flourish and stand out in our respective marketplace. They are a FULL service organization that can deliver everything a small and even large business can want in respect to Brand Strategy and development. I highly recommend them!!

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  Sylvester Chisom

  Sr. VP Marketing at Show Me The World Project Coffee

  Full Service Branding Package: Coffee company Logo,Packaging, Website Design

  Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding

  Review Date: 2 March, 2023

  Upstart Foods is a game-changer in the branding and design world.Their work with Show Me The World Project was exceptional. With their expertise, our non-profit was able to create an eye-catching logo, website, and coffee bag packaging that captured our mission perfectly.Their introductions to high-quality vendors and custom shipping boxes helped us reach new heights in terms of sales and donations.Thanks to Upstart Foods, we have secured spots on major grocery store shelves and received more.

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Upstart Food Brands Team Bios

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  Josh Schipkowski

  Founder / Chief Creative Officer

  Josh may look more like a lumberjack than an agency founder, but beneath the thick mustache, bushy beard, and straight bourbon whiskey lies a refined and thoughtful entrepreneur, whose passion for food has evolved into a 20+ year career helping food companies build successful, differentiated brands.
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  Sara Schipkowski

  Co-Founder

  Behind a contagious laugh and quick wit, Sara is serious about food and beverage. She has spent a 20+ year career helping corporate retail brands establish meaningful connections with customers, boasting an extensive knowledge of customer psychology, merchandising, retail operations, and training.
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  Danielle Keegan

  Art Director

  For more than 15 years, Danielle has worked on branding and marketing for a wide range of food, liquor, and beer clients, from Anchor Brewing to Van Gogh Vodka. She leads the creative/design work at the agency, and has her fingerprints on just about everything that comes out of Upstart Food Brands.