This collaborative session is designed for ecosystem support organizations interested in strengthening how to prepare food brands for retail success. Anchored by a discussion with Target staff on the gaps they see with new / early stage / scaling food businesses pursuing shelf space, participants will explore common readiness challenges—including slotting fees, packaging requirements, shelf space, food safety, logistics, and completing supplier verification requirements. Through facilitated brainstorming and group dialogue, we’ll identify opportunities to refine programming, align resources, and better equip businesses for the realities of retail.  Participants should come prepared to share one gap they have identified in their area of expertise, and any work completed to overcome it.