CHICAGO, IL – January 2026 / Lil' Gourmets, the fresh & veggie-rich baby food brand, is expanding its retail footprint this January by expanding its popular line of organic, globally-inspired veggie-forward baby pouches to nearly 300 Whole Foods. As part of this exciting expansion, Lil' Gourmets is debuting an exclusive Middle Eastern-Inspired White Bean, Pumpkin & Spinach flavor, available only at Whole Foods Market, alongside its four signature recipes.

Based on the latest infant nutrition research and a belief that parents deserve convenience without compromise, Lil' Gourmets continues to redefine what baby food can and should be. By using cold-pressure technology, Lil' Gourmets locks in the flavor and nutrition of homemade meals with fresh, organic, clean ingredients and globally inspired flavors that deliver 100% of a baby's daily veggies in each pouch with no added salt or sugar.

This expansion follows Lil' Gourmets' successful pilot in 45 Whole Foods Market stores. Beginning in early 2026, shoppers can find the brand's fresh pouches in Whole Foods Market's new in-aisle baby coolers, marking a major step forward in making fresh baby food more accessible nationwide.

"Fresh baby food is finally having its moment and we are thrilled to be able to offer our line of unique veggie-first meals to more parents," said Shibani Baluja, Founder and CEO of Lil' Gourmets. "With Whole Foods' new baby aisle coolers simplifying the shopping experience for parents, we're excited to drive incremental category growth, accelerate our mission to improve childhood nutrition, and prove we can create kids who LOVE veggies and diverse flavors!"

Each Lil' Gourmets recipe is science-backed and supported by Dr. Rupa Mahadevan, Lead Culinary Medicine Specialist for the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving parents confidence in those first bites. Lil' Gourmets tests each batch for heavy metals with both current and historical results easily accessible at the link below. The brand works closely with the Clean Label Project and has earned the Purity Award, verifying rigorous testing for over 400 contaminants, including heavy metals and toxins.

Coming on the heels of its debut in 1,300 Walmart stores, Lil' Gourmets' expansion into Whole Foods highlights the brand's fast growth and the rising demand for fresh, nutritious baby food. For more information, visit the link below and follow us on Instagram (@lilgourmets) and TikTok (@lil_gourmets).

About Lil' Gourmets

Lil' Gourmets is a fresh baby food brand grounded in the latest in infant nutrition research. Founded by Shibani Baluja, the brand's mission is to deliver essential nutrients today, while inspiring a lifetime of healthy & adventurous eating for life.

Lil' Gourmets offers peace of mind to time-strapped parents in the form of guilt-free, fresh & organic, globally inspired meals that provide 100% of a baby's daily veggies – with no added salt or sugar. Their line of veggie-first pouches can be found in the refrigerated baby aisle coolers at Walmart, Whole Foods Market, and more! For a full list of retailers, or for more information, please visit the link below.