Partake

This episode is the first in a special series in which we examine the state of Black food and beverage entrepreneurship within the CPG landscape. The series highlights conversations on various aspects of the challenges felt by all entrepreneurs filtered through the experience of Black founders.

In this distribution roundup: Daily Harvest continues its brick and mortar expansion, Fishwife launches nationwide with Whole Foods, YUMI adds Walmart to its growing door count and more.

At NOSH Live Day Two, industry leaders discussed the power of disruption, how the struggle of being an emerging brand’s founder is part of the growth and why setting realistic goals can lead to long-term success.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Caulipower grows its collection of cauliflower-coated chicken products, Amia launches what it claims to be the nation’s first migraine-friendly snack line and The Coconut Cult Teams up with Simple Mills.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Immi celebrates AAPI month with its first new flavor launch in two years, DaRosario spices up its line of truffle honeys and Bubbies kicks off summer early with a new mochi variety.

Partake Foods, the gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly company, has announced the launch of its new Classic Graham Crackers, perfect for s’mores season and as a year-round snack, available in June at Target stores nationwide, as well as online at Imperfect Foods and World Market.

D2C sales growth is leveling out from its explosive heights and the opportunities for startups in the space have tightened to the point that many are simply giving up.

Partake Foods, the Black-owned, women-led company that offers delicious, allergy-friendly cookies, announced it is launching at Publix Super Markets.

In this week’s new products roundup, Little Spoon and OSMO Salt celebrate Valentine’s Day early, Partake teams up with Ben & Jerry’s and Pure Organic makes its first foray into the cracker set.

Partake Foods, the gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly company, announced that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation. 

Since the onset of the pandemic, wellness and better-for-you attributes continue to play a prominent role in eating trends, and the snack set is no exception.

Allergen-friendly bakery brand Partake announced it has raised $11.5 million to expand distribution, continue launching new innovations, grow its team members and expand marketing efforts.

In this distribution roundup: Starday rolls out its Gooey Snacks brand to Kroger nationwide; Beckon doubles its conventional channel store count through Walmart and Kroger partnerships; Future Farm named the official plant-based meat brand of The Golden State Warriors; No Evil launches new product at Sprouts; Laoban expands retail presence and more.

Last week Chuck Muth, Chief Growth Officer at Beyond Meat, announced he had retired from the plant-based brand after four years. Muth will remain on the boards of several notable food and beverage brands, including Beyond Meat’s own joint venture with PepsiCo.