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Peppertux Raises $2.35M to Fuel Retail Expansion
Can America’s appetite for pistachios extend beyond the viral Dubai chocolate trend? The founders of Southern California startup Peppertux – along with their new investors and retail partners – are betting on it.
Distribution: Gymkhana, Kreatures of Habit Head to Sprouts; Plus, Blue Zones Kitchen, Prima Expand
Gymkhana Heads to Sprouts Fresh off its $8.5 million Series A funding round led by CAVU Consumer Partners, Indian sauce and marinade brand Gymkhana Fine Foods has hit the shelves of 481 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across 25 states. The curated lineup includes Butter Masala, Goan Coconut Curry, Tikka Masala and Madras Simmer Sauces, alongside… Read more »
Laoban Expands Whole Foods Partnership With Exclusive Noodle Launch
The Washington, D.C.-based frozen Asian foods brand is launching Chicken Lo Mein and Beef Lo Mein exclusively at Whole Foods locations nationwide, marking its entry into the noodle category and bringing its total assortment at the natural grocer to a dozen items.
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Vaca Chips Raises $1.5M On ‘Healthy Doritos’ DTC Strategy
Beef tallow-fried tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has secured a $1.5 million funding round, led by Bam Ventures.
Häppy Candy Makes Whole Foods Debut in Select Northeast, South Pacific Stores
Häppy Candy is rolling out to select Whole Foods Market stores across the Northeast and South Pacific regions after completing the retailer’s Local And Emerging Brands Accelerator Program (LEAP)
Backflip Built A Kids’ Cereal For the YouTube Generation
Backflip is a new kid-positioned cereal brand, utilizing its co-founder and YouTube creator Ben Azerlart to bring cartoons back to the set.
EVERY Company’s OvoPro Starts to Scale with ADM Partnership
The food technology business announced today it has partnered with ADM to begin commercial-scale production of its OvoPro precision-fermented egg white proteins, utilizing ADM’s Clinton, Iowa, facility.
Junkless Builds Its Next Act As Protein Fuels New Opportunities
While testing new categories, Junkless has expanded its footprint in the last year, eyeing new opportunities in c-stores, mass and club.
Stars + Honey Makes Retail Debut at Target Following $24M Investment
After tripling sales over the past year and securing a $24 million growth equity investment from VMG Partners, collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey is making its brick-and-mortar debut with a nationwide rollout at Target.
Blue Zones Kitchen Adds 2,000 Doors With Target, Albertsons Expansion
The additions bring Blue Zones Kitchen’s total distribution to approximately 7,000 doors nationwide, joining existing retail partners such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Publix and H-E-B.
Children’s Snack Brand Cadootz! Charts Retail Expansion
Just six months after its direct-to-consumer debut, children’s snack brand cadootz! is launching nationwide at Target.
The Only Bean Bets on Target to Revitalize a Sleepy Snack Set
The launch marks a major milestone for the Las Vegas-based brand, which has rapidly expanded into thousands of stores across the club and grocery channels since its debut six years ago.
Distribution: Katie’s Debuts Pasta Bakes and Sauces at Target; Plus Evergreen, Natty Ice Cream
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta – the chef-led Italian brand founded by restaurateur Katie Lee – is expanding its footprint at Target with the nationwide launch of its new Pasta Bake Entrées and Sauces.