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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.
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 »
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Distribution: Actual Veggies Partners With Eurest; Zesty Z Heads to Meijer
On the heels of its $7 million Series A round, chef-crafted veggie burger brand Actual Veggies has announced a partnership with Eurest, a leader in the non-commercial foodservice space for business and industry that serves the majority of Fortune 100 companies.
DayDayCook Looks To China, Bitcoin For New Growth
DayDayCook has partnered with prepared-meal producer Hewen Agricultural Technology Limited today to scale its ecommerce, foodservice and DTC business across mainland China.
CPG Week: The C-Store Opportunity
On this episode of CPG Week, the team explores how the convenience channel is offering fresh opportunities and new challenges to food and beverage brands.
Distribution: Hero Bread Hits Whole Foods; SAUZ Rolls Out To Sprouts
In this distribution roundup, Hero Bread hits Whole Foods nationwide, Sauz expands into Sprouts, and Lotus Foods partners with Walmart.
CPG Week: The Long Tail Of Tariffs’ Impacts
The CPG Week team discusses how tariffs are impacting the CPG industry after a whirlwind Monday paused the 25% import taxes on Mexican and Canadian products.
Why realsy Is Betting on Nontraditional Distribution Channels
Roughly two years after splitting from Rollin’ n’ Bowlin’, snack platform realsy is doubling down on nontraditional distribution efforts for its nut butter-filled dates, securing deals with corporate campuses like Spotify North America HQ and professional sports teams like the Chicago Bulls.
Distribution: ALOHA Rolls Back Into Target; Mid-Day Squares Lands At Costco
Plus, Olyra expands at Whole Foods Market, Bumpin Blends hits the bullseye, and The Only Bean rolls in to Costco.
Distribution: The New Primal Rolls Out to Costco; Oishii Lands in ShopRite
Charleston, S.C.-based meat snack purveyor The New Primal is set to bring its Snack Mates Chicken & Maple Mini Sticks to over 350 Costco stores across the country beginning in January.
A Bite With… Fishwife Head of Sales Pierre Jamet
Fishwife head of sales Pierre Jamet explains how the brand has kept its early momentum, why saying “no” to some retailers is necessary and the role collaborations play in keeping consumers coming back.
KeHE Onboards New Fee Consolidation Program
KeHE has introduced a new opt-in fee structuring program that allows emerging brands to trade associated, first-year onboarding fees for a consistent 2% flat rate, a move intended to make the distribution powerhouse “easier and more cost effective” to work with.