Hungryroot 101

Meet the Hungryroot Buyer Team!

Ready to get your products in front of customers who are actively seeking healthier options? Hungryroot's personalized platform connects millions of wellness-focused shoppers with brands that help them achieve their goals – and they're looking for innovative brands to join their curated selection.

In this session, you'll get direct access to Hungryroot's buying team to learn what it takes to launch your brand on their platform and become part of their customers' healthy living journey. Plus, we'll have dedicated Q&A time for all your burning questions.

👉 Bonus opportunity: Interested in attending our upcoming Grocery Run in New York City to connect with the Hungryroot team in person ? You can register here!

Nika Mosenthal, VP of Food Experience @ Hungryroot

Nika is the Vice President of Food Experience at Hungryroot, overseeing assortment strategy and sourcing, brand partnerships, and customer research. After falling in love with Hungryroot as a customer, she joined the company in 2021. Today, she works closely with the R&D, culinary, and food analytics teams to create the best possible food experience for customers, starting with selecting unique, high quality products that form simple, delicious recipes. Prior to joining Hungryroot, Nika spent the previous six years at JP Morgan Chase in various roles, including as a VP on the corporate strategy team and as Chief of Staff for the firm’s digital investing business.

Julia Bello, Director of Category Management @ Hungryroot

Julia is the Director of Category Management at Hungryroot, bringing over 17 years of experience in the CPG industry with expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and category strategy. She previously held senior leadership roles at Whole Foods Market, where she drove private label sourcing, spearheaded supplier development programs, and mentored high-performing teams through a servant leadership approach.

Chris Battaglia, Director of Strategic Sourcing @ Hungryroot

Chris is the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Hungryroot, with over 25 years of grocery industry experience spanning store operations, merchandising, and global sourcing. Prior to Hungryroot, he spent nearly three years as a Global Meat Buyer at Whole Foods Market, specializing in category leadership, margin analysis, and supplier partnerships.

Keri Cardenas, Category Lead @ Hungryroot

Keri is a Category Lead at Hungryroot, managing end-to-end sourcing, assortment planning, and supplier partnerships across beverages, snacks, sweets, plant-based proteins, and supplements. She has held leadership roles in both retail and brand sales, including sourcing and category management at Whole Foods Market and serving as Co-Director of Sales at Cocokind, giving her a well-rounded perspective on growing brands and building customer-driven assortments.

About Hungryroot

Hungryroot is an AI-enabled consumer wellness company. Like a personal assistant for healthy living, we get to know your goals, lifestyle, and budget, and we recommend and deliver healthy groceries, easy recipes and essential supplements for you and your family.

It’s the easiest way to eat healthy, achieve your goals, save time, and discover new foods. Founded on the belief that food is the foundation.

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