Pip’s Heirloom Snacks and Cleveland Kitchen Launch Pickle Balls Nationwide at Whole Foods Market

Two family-rooted brands on the rise join forces on a clean-label snack, bringing heirloom corn and pickle expertise to the snack aisle.

NEW YORK – November 9, 2026 – Pip’s Heirloom Snacks™, the better-for-you brand known for craveable snacks made with simple ingredients and rare heirloom corn grown on family farms, and Cleveland Kitchen®, the family-founded brand behind a leading line of chef-crafted krauts, kimchi, pickles, and pickled vegetables, are thrilled to bring Pickle Balls to Whole Foods Market nationwide this November.

According to reporting from Circana, pickle-flavored sales growth is up 30% from the previous year, compared to the broader flavored snack segment that is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.38% to 6.3% heading into 2027 and beyond.

Pickle Balls are far more than a snack inspired by pickles. They were created with the Cleveland Kitchen® team, three brothers with roots in Cleveland’s local food scene. Pip’s brought the foundation: heirloom corn from its custom supply chain, grown exclusively for the brand, along with the signature crunch fans love. The result is a bold crisp with a flavorful bite, with no aftertaste.

Shoppers who want better-for-you snacks without giving up flavor now have a new option. Pickle Balls are baked in avocado oil, Non Ultra Processed Verified, and like all of Pip’s snack offerings, they are also Non-GMO and gluten-free certified. The combination of both brands’ elevated ingredients and craft is what makes Pickle Balls such a strong fit for the Whole Foods Market shopper.

“Launching Pickle Balls with Whole Foods Market marks an exciting new chapter for Pip’s as we’ve grown to six items on shelf. As we continue to expand alongside our network of family farmers, we remain deeply aligned with Whole Foods’ commitment to quality, wholesome ingredients, and conscious sourcing. We can’t wait for Whole Foods shoppers to discover something fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully crafted for flavor in the aisle,” said Ryen Jacobson, President of Pip’s Heirloom Snacks™.

“Fermentation is what we do, and pickles are among the things we do best. Pairing our team’s expertise with Pip’s heirloom corn and crunch has given us a snack we’re proud of. Bringing Pickle Balls to Whole Foods Market means we get to share what we love with a whole new set of shoppers,” said Drew Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Cleveland Kitchen®.

Availability: Pickle Balls are available now at Whole Foods Market nationwide in the salty snack aisle, with additional retailer and e-commerce expansion to be announced in Q1 2027.

The launch is a testament to what both brands bring to the grocery aisle: flavor that is passed down, shared across generations, and made with intention.

More About PIP’S HEIRLOOM SNACKS™:

Pip’s Heirloom Snacks™ crafts beloved better-for-you snacks made with heirloom corn. Through a custom supply chain built in direct partnership with family farmers, every kernel is exclusively grown for Pip’s. Pip’s offers Cheese Balls, Crunchies, Corn Dippers, Twists, Fries and Popcorn, using cleaner, consciously-sourced ingredients that are gluten-free and Non-GMO Project Verified. Pip’s became a Shark Tank success story when backed by Barbara Corcoran in 2015, with over 20,000 points of distribution nationwide and is available at retailers including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Thrive Market, Natural Grocers, Hungryroot, The Giant Company, The Fresh Market, Meijer, Erewhon and more.

More About CLEVELAND KITCHEN®:

Cleveland Kitchen® is on a mission to elevate everyday meals with fresh, flavorful, and gut-healthy fermented foods that empower people to feel good from the inside out. Founded by three brothers with roots in Cleveland’s local food scene, the brand leads the fresh-fermented category with chef-crafted krauts, kimchi, pickles, and pickled vegetables, available nationwide in the refrigerated produce aisle.