Co-Manufacturing: How to Find, Communicate and Audit — 9/9/25 Webinar

If you are a producer in today's competitive food and beverage industry, the right co-manufacturing partner can make the difference between rapid growth and costly setbacks.

Join us for our September 9 webinar, "Co-Manufacturing: How to Find, Communicate, and Audit" — a practical insider's guide to building strong, scalable partnerships.

The discussion will be moderated by William Madden, Co-Founder of Whole Brain Consulting and Chair of the Naturally Chicago Board of Directors. Madden is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in outsourced operations in the consumer products industry:

The panel features these industry panel of industry experts:

• Pete Cokinos, Chief Operating Officer, Palermo's Pizza

• Monique Kendall, Business Development Sales Manager, Blue Chip Group

• Mike Weglarz, Chief Financial Officer, The Fresh Factory

They will share first-hand insights on identifying the right partner, setting clear expectations, navigating run sizes and MOQs, and ensuring top-tier food safety and quality.

You'll also learn how to avoid common pitfalls, such as overcomplicating production with multiple co-packers and underestimating transition costs. Whether you're a startup brand or scaling nationally, this session will give you actionable strategies to communicate effectively, audit with confidence, and protect your bottom line.

Greg Keller, Naturally Chicago's Senior Strategist, will introduce William Madden at the start of the event.