We're excited to announce the formation of the CT Food Launchpad advisory council, comprised of food procurement leaders in the Northeast market.

Please welcome Amanda Cunningham (Northeast Grocery, Inc.), John Fraro (Big Y World Class Market), John Lawson (Whole Foods Market), Seth Nieman (Wakefern Food Corp.), Jessica Ramirez (Peapod Digital Labs), and Dean Sullivan (Ahold Delhaize).

The members of the advisory council will support our mission of strengthening Connecticut's food entrepreneurship pipeline by providing expert feedback to emerging brands through our sampler program, pitch competitions, and other happenings.

Collectively, the organizations of our advisory council members account for over 1000 grocery stores throughout the Northeast. We're honored to have such an impactful group supporting emerging Connecticut businesses.