Alkon & Co.

Alkon & Co. is a boutique strategic communications and public affairs firm focused on partnering with category-defining companies addressing pressing global challenges. Founded and led by Rachel Alkon, a seasoned communications professional with nearly two decades of experience, the firm brings deep expertise in food systems, sustainability, and social-impact issues to its client engagements. The company works across a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 corporations, high-growth startups, major philanthropic foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Alkon & Co. positions itself as a trusted advisor for executives and founders seeking to build credibility, shape narratives, and engage key stakeholders in complex, high-stakes environments. The firm's core service offerings span communications strategy, executive and founder thought leadership, sustainability communications, media relations, reputation management, public affairs and stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships. Its work in food systems and sustainability makes it particularly relevant to CPG brands, food technology companies, and mission-driven organizations operating in the better-for-you, alternative protein, and food innovation spaces. Notable client relationships include work with Laura Katz, CEO and Founder of Helaina, a precision fermentation food technology company; Irving Fain, CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming, a leading indoor vertical farming enterprise; Nancy Easton, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Wellness in the Schools; and A.C. Gallo, President of Whole Foods Market. These relationships reflect the firm's access to and credibility within the food, wellness, and sustainability sectors. Rachel Alkon's personal expertise anchors the firm's differentiated positioning — she brings a practitioner's understanding of both the communications landscape and the substantive issues her clients navigate, enabling her to craft strategies that resonate with media, policymakers, consumers, and institutional stakeholders alike. For CPG companies, food startups, and impact-driven brands seeking senior-level communications counsel, Alkon & Co. offers a high-touch, strategic approach grounded in real industry knowledge.