About the Industry
The consumer products industry has an enormous impact across the state, representing an estimated $24.4 billion of Oregon's GDP, according to the Consumer Brand Association. From ready-to-drink beverages to natural, luxury home products, Central Oregon is home to a community of makers and artisans choosing to grow their businesses and brands in a supportive community.
Cultivate Bend is a mutual benefit trade organization rooted in Central Oregon. The organization offers regular opportunities to connect with a strong network of individuals and companies building products in Central Oregon and fosters connection, collaboration and sustainable practices within the natural products CPG sector.
Consumer product manufacturers transform, ferment, package, preserve, bake, or dry agricultural produce into shelf-stable beverages, ready-to-eat snacks and home goods. Across Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook County, hundreds of brands have launched and succeeded in building global sales distribution channels to meet consumer demand.
Oregon Angel Food and Beverage (OregonAF) is designed to support early-stage food and beverage startups based in Oregon and Southwest Washington by offering investment-readiness education, connectivity within the local food and beverage community, and the opportunity to receive an equity investment from local angel investors.
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