Buddha Brands

Buddha Brands aims to drive growth through its omni-channel distribution strategy with the support of a recent $5.25 million funding round led by the Quebec-based investment fund Fondaction.

From national distribution to failed innovation to keto-driven disruption, it’s all in a decade’s work for Buddha Brands’ co-founders Chris Magnone and Mark Cigos, who we profile in this episode of Taste Radio. We also sat down with Jen Ballen and Joe Magliano, the co-founders of Otherworld Foods, an upstart brand that aligns locally sourced and upcycled ingredients with nostalgia-inspired products.

Montreal-based food and beverage maker Buddha Brands has raised $3 million from a funding round led by capital investment corporations BDC Capital and Investissement Quebec, the company announced Tuesday, July 7. The capital will help to fuel further expansion into the U.S. market, as the brand pivots its American business away from beverages to focus on nutritional bars.

Category enhancement and reinvention often comes into view through product innovations scheduled to be seen at Expo West. Here’s a look at the latest products that companies plan to use to redefine sweeter snacks options, across bars, cookies and confection.

Coconut excellence has a new look. Introducing the newly redesigned Buddha Brands, one of North America’s leading coconut-based brands, which includes Thirsty Buddha Coconut Water, Hungry Buddha Coconut Snacks and Healthy Buddha Coconut Ingredients.