ENGAGE, NETWORK & LEARN
Programming designed especially for you at every stage of your natural products business.
As a member of Naturally LA, you have access to exclusive programming and events, brought to you by our thriving community of natural-products brands, leaders, and industry friends.
Education Events
We invite seasoned industry professionals who’ve been there and overcome that, to dig into shared industry challenges and prepare attendees for real-world situations.
Networking Nights
We have plenty of our always fun monthly mixers that are planned in a number of neighborhoods because we completely understand those days where you don’t feel like traversing to the west side.
Naturally Rising Pitch Slam
Join us for an exciting evening of networking, sampling, and live pitches as five standout brands compete for the chance to represent Naturally LA at Newtopia Now this August.
Finalist Lineup:
Salubata – Sustainable shoes with a powerful purpose
Todo Verde – Chef-driven, Latin-inspired meals with clean ingredients
Sake High – Sake-based RTDs fusing culture and convenience
Two Spoons Creamery – Premium Ice Cream That's Good For Your Body & Soul
Lexington Bakes – Elevated indulgent snacks worth craving
Judges:
Gelson's: Rich Gillmore - VP Center Store
Bristol Farms: Darren Viscount - Natural Living,OTC Senior Category Manager
Rising Tide Ventures: Ruchi Desai - Founder
Irresistible Food Group: Alexandria Garrigan - Director, Strategy & New Ventures
Air Ventures - Ali Guthy - Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Entrepreneur Ventures: Jon Hung - Managing Partner
Why Attend?
Network with CPG leaders and retail decision-makers
Enjoy Tacos and beverages
Celebrate the innovation coming out of the LA natural products community
This event is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet—we hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Events coming up
August: Summer Bash
Date and Location TBD
September: Capital Investment Summit
Date and Location TB
November: Annual Food & Bev Symposium
Date and Location TB