Distribution

New York-based startup FFUPs is looking to bring its “bombastic branding” to a wider audience – by getting smaller. The flavored corn puff maker is downsizing its flagship 4 oz. product to a 1 oz. single-serve bag.

Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.

For over 10 years, Feel Good Foods has steadily grown its gluten-free frozen snack brand but has now for the first time revamped its packaging while also launching several new products to bring it to a broader swathe of retailers and consumers.

Blackbird Foods is utilizing its foundation in foodservice and a self-manufacturing production model to build a frozen vegan food brand that aims to “displace conventional animal products.”

The Spare Food Co. is targeting a new revenue channel with the launch of its first-ever foodservice ingredient, Spare Starter, made from six upcycled vegetables and used as an ingredient and flavor additive for various dishes.

Club chain Costco for years has used roadshow sampling events as a testing ground for new brands being considered for a rotation in-store. The process of planning, staging, executing and following through can be complicated and fraught with risk.

Vacadillos, the meat snack brand owned by beef biltong purveyor Stryve Foods, is now available nationwide at Albertsons Companies stores, the brand announced in a press release today; Dough and frozen pizza maker Yough! – which markets low-carb doughs made from Greek yogurt – is now available in New York City via GoPuff.

In this week’s distribution roundup, B.T.R. Nation lands in CIBO Express airport retailers and GoodSAM expands its partnership with Sprouts by exclusively launching its new coffee blend nationwide with the retailer.

In its first public earnings call, ecommerce delivery platform Instacart (listed as MapleBear Inc.) reported revenues of $764 million, a 14% improvement from the same period last year.

Stellar Snacks is heading East. The Nevada-based pretzel brand and manufacturer announced this week it is readying a new 434,000 sq. ft. manufacturing space in Kentucky in order to meet growing pretzel demands, bring better quality manufacturing jobs to the region and streamline logistics for its East Coast business.