What your body digests, your mind projects. Gut microbiomes work together to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, which have hit an all-time high since the start of the pandemic. Hear from food and beverage leaders, local entrepreneurs, and gut experts on how brands can continue to innovate and disrupt the better-for-you category, using food as medicine.

All guests will have exclusive access to this year’s Dream Commercial Kitchen Pitch Competition where five finalists will have the opportunity to win a private kitchen space and wraparound support to grow their business. This year, the focus is all things in beverages, bottles, and bags. All funds support our nonprofit mission of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and enhancing economic development and job creation on Chicago’s West Side.

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