Upstart Food Brands Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
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Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
2015
Upstart Food Brands is a full-service branding/marketing agency that specializes in developing brands that stand out in their respective markets. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including initial conceptual and thematic development, naming, storytelling, branding, packaging design, product photography and videography, web development, sales tools, and more. We package up everything necessary to ensure that you shine and distinguish yourself from the competition.

Whether you are a startup or an emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand, an established food business adapting to an evolving market, a restaurant or franchise concept, a B2B food business, an international company launching a brand in the US market, a dropship coffee brand, a pet food company, a grocer, a brewery, a distillery, a health & beauty or cosmetics brand, or a dietary supplement brand, we have in-depth knowledge of your industry and can help you excel at every consumer touchpoint.
Headquarters
Remote Office, St. Louis, Missouri 63118, United States

Areas of Expertise

  • Branding Expertise
  • CMS Platforms
  • Creative Expertise
  • Custom Languages
  • Graphic Design Expertise
  • Video Production Expertise
  • Web Design Expertise
  • eCommerce Expertise
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Strategy
  • Naming
  • Product Marketing
CMS Platforms
CMS Platforms
  • WordPress
Creative Expertise
Creative Expertise
  • Creative Copywriting
  • Creative Strategy
  • Illustration
  • Photography
Custom Languages
Custom Languages
  • JavaScript
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Illustration
Video Production Expertise
Video Production Expertise
  • Branded Video
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • B2B
  • Responsive
  • eCommerce
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Industries

  • Food and Beverage
  • Beauty
  • Beer
  • Agriculture
  • Consumer Goods
  • Design
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Wellness & Fitness
  • eCommerce

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Medium Businesses

Upstart Food Brands Portfolio

  • Upstart Food Brands - Sauer Frau Brand Development
    Small Business
    Sauer Frau Brand Development
  • Upstart Food Brands - Saucy Rebellion
    Small Business
    Saucy Rebellion
  • Upstart Food Brands - System Upgrade
    Food & Beverage
    System Upgrade
  • Upstart Food Brands - Pantala
    Small Business
    Pantala

Upstart Food Brands Reviews

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  • Julie Holladay

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

  • Founder / Chief Creative Officer
    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.
  • Co-Founder
    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.
  • Art Director
    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.

Upstart Food Brands Clients

  • Blends By Orly
  • Cherish Green
  • Sauer Frau
  • Slide
  • Saucy Rebellion
  • Foraged & Found
  • Axel Provisions
  • Brainwashed Coffee
  • Pantala
  • For Wellness
  • Pilot Knob Farm
  • Brewers & Shakers
  • Fresha
  • Jackalope
  • Latin Fiesta
  • Lynora's
  • Quirky Kin
  • Show Me The World
  • System Upgrade
  • United Grinds

Upstart Food Brands Awards

  • Upstart Food Brands - Award 1