MEZETE Adds Thrive Market, World Market, Hy-Vee, Market District, Heinen's and Earth Fare as It Builds Out U.S. Distribution

MEZETE, the Amman-based maker of authentic Middle Eastern foods, is adding several new U.S. retail and online partners, extending its reach beyond the natural and conventional grocers that already carry the brand.

New placements include:

• Thrive Market: National

• World Market: National

• Hy-Vee: Midwestern states

• Market District (Giant Eagle): PA/OH

• Heinen's: Ohio / Illinois

• Market of Choice: Oregon

• Earthfare: Southeast

• Associated Foods: Utah

MEZETE is already sold at Giant Eagle, Albertsons, Meijer, ShopRite and every Whole Foods Market location nationwide.

The line covers hummus, dips, sauces, soups and stews, plus Grab N Go hummus snacks, all made with traditional Middle Eastern ingredients sourced in Amman. Every product is Non-GMO project verified, Vegan, Preservative-free with no added oils and Halal-certified.

The expansion comes as American demand for plant-based, vegan and vegetarian foods keeps growing and as U.S. retailers and consumers seek globally inspired foods made with real ingredients and authentic flavor.

MEZETE products offer a full line of ready-to-eat dips, sauces, soups, stews, and convenient snack offerings — all crafted without preservatives or added oils.

What Makes MEZETE Different?

• Authentic Middle Eastern recipes crafted with traditional ingredients and techniques • Hummus made with higher levels of tahini for a rich, velvety texture found in authentic homemade recipes • Clean-label foods that are Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, halal, and with many gluten-free options • No preservatives and no added oils • Convenient, ready-to-eat products designed for today’s busy consumers

More Than Hummus

While MEZETE is well known for its signature hummus varieties, the brand’s portfolio spans a wide range of authentic Middle Eastern specialties, including:

Dips • Classic Hummus • Red Hot Chili Hummus • Zesty Za’atar Hummus • Baba Ghanouj • Muhammara

Sauces • Classic Tahini • Shatta (Spicy-Sweet Chili Sauce) • Toum (Garlic Sauce)

Soups & Stews • Adas Soup (Spiced Lentil Soup) • Freekeh Soup (Smoked Wheat Kernel Soup) • Mulukhiyeh Stew (Jute Mallow Greens & Herbs) • Shakshouka Base Stew (Tomatoes & Herbs)

Grab-and-Go Snacks • Classic Hummus with Breadsticks • Roasted Red Pepper with Breadsticks • Zesty Za’atar with Breadsticks

Award-Winning Global Flavor Innovation

MEZETE continues to earn recognition from both media and industry leaders, including:

• 2026 Vegan Besties Award (World of Vegan, Expo West) for “To Go” Classic Hummus • “Best New Vegan Product” recognition from VegNews • Featured by Forbes as a trending global flavor brand • SIAL Shanghai Innovation Award for its “ToGo” snacking range

“Middle Eastern cuisine continues to gain momentum as consumers look for foods that deliver both bold flavor and wholesome ingredients,” said Khaled Kasih, CEO of KASIH Foods, MEZETE’s parent company. “At MEZETE, we’re proud to share authentic recipes rooted in Middle Eastern culinary traditions while meeting today’s demand for convenient, clean-label foods.”

MEZETE is sold in 50 countries and entered the U.S. market recently.

About MEZETE MEZETE is an authentic Middle Eastern food company based in Amman, Jordan. Its sauces, dips, stews, soups and Grab N Go snacks use traditional regional ingredients and contain no preservatives.