Distribution
Read the latest natural food industry news and advice relating to distribution, wholesale, and direct store delivery (DSD). From reporting on changes in the distribution of products, to diving into the current state of play between food brands and distributors, the latest industry news and analysis provide context and best practices within a complex food distribution network.
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Distribution: Jams Heads to Target, Wonder Monday Goes National with Kroger
Jams, a high-protein take on the frozen crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich, is rolling out to more than 950 Target stores nationwide.
Seeding Its Future: Smackin’ Fuels Growth With Vertical Integration
Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.
Self-Manufacturing, Shelf-Stable Snacks Drive JonnyPops’ Expansion
JonnyPops has launched a freeze-dried innovation as it uses its manufacturing capabilities to scale further in conventional grocery.
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B.T.R. Nation Builds Out Bar Business with Innovation, Distribution
B.T.R. Nation has lined up new partnerships with Costco and Thrive Market as the better-for-you snack maker raises capital to meet its new production demands.
Painful or Positive? Revamped UNFI Supplier Pact Stirs Industry Debate
There’s no question that powerhouse national distributor UNFI’s new Simplified Supplier Approach (SSA) is more streamlined than previous agreements. But that’s about the only thing everyone will agree on.
CPG Week: WTF Is Up With UNFI’s SSA?
The podcast team unpacks UNFI’s recently implemented new supplier policy and some less-than-favorable industry reactions.
Distribution: Oat Haus Goes To Publix, Caulipuffs Enters The Fresh Market
In this distribution roundup: Oat Haus rolls out across the Southern states, Kidfresh makes its first international expansion, Caulipuffs take on The Fresh Market and more.
‘We Smoke Chips’: How Low and Slow Plans to Turn the BBQ Chip Category on Its Head
Through its proprietary manufacturing process that smokes chips at scale, Low and Slow Snacks believes it has found the recipe for success in disrupting the barbecue chip category.
Retail Strategy Firm PLTFRM Broadens Base with Eye to New Channels
As online marketing and ecommerce have radically changed the playbook for brands, CPG strategy firm PLTFRM is aiming to provide a new “operating system” for modern startups, and now it’s expanding its retail and marketing services to new channels and new industries.
Whipnotic Proves Flavored Whipped Cream Is ‘Not Niche,’ Expands Distribution
Aiming to enliven the whipped cream category, Whipnotic’s patented nozzle technology is helping the brand open new opportunities in both conventional and natural channel retailers.
Changing The Channel: Why Fabalish Is Bullish On Alt-Retail
The brand has forged successful partnerships with online grocery and meal delivery companies and is now well on the path to profitability.
How South 40 Snacks Scaled Through A Unique Sourcing Model
Sunflower seed slinging started off as a hobby for South 40 Snacks founder and CEO Josh Schroeter, but over the course of four years the business has grown both with new products and placements.
CPG Week: Private Label-Palooza & Nestlé’s Bet On GLP-1
This episode of CPG Week the team digs into the growing trend towards new private label programs and what it means that Nestlé is launching a GLP-1 drug companion frozen food brand.