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.
Submit Distribution News
If you’re expanding distribution or have news related to the food distribution network, submit your news to our team.
Featured Distribution Content
From Grocery Aisles to Corner Stores: Low and Slow Snacks Lands 7-Eleven Test in Texas
Smoked snacks slinger Low and Slow is making its convenience channel debut through a 300-store test with 7-Eleven in Texas.
From Midwest Secret To Inc. 5000: How Toom Is Making Garlic Dip A Staple
Minnesota-based Lebanese garlic dip brand Toom has patiently worked to keep a low profile as it tinkered with its marketing and formulation, but is now expanding its retail presence.
Distribution: Brami Bulks Up For Costco; MUSH Rolls Into Walmart
Brami is launching its collection of Italian Protein Pasta in six Costco regions beginning this month; plus new distribution moves by MUSH, Momofuku, Pop Secret and more.
Additional Content
Afia Builds Frozen Syrian Food Platform
Syrian frozen food maker Afia is poised to unlock new growth as it recently moved into a 21,000 sq. ft. facility and eyes expanding into new retailers and channels.
Distribution: NotJustCo, Sunnie Land Target Partnerships
In this week’s distribution news, sauce maker NotJustCo and dipper snack brand Sunnie go into Target locations and Humble Seed continues to expand in the Southeast.
Yolélé Parts Ways with Production Partner to Grow CPG Biz, Become Fonio Supplier
African foods brand Yolélé is splitting from its longtime supply and distribution partner Woodland Foods as it looks to expand its business to serve as both a CPG brand and an ingredient supplier.
Getting Off on the Right Foot: Establishing a Broker Relationship
Faaturing: John Maggiore, Founder, Maggiore Sales and Marketing
UNFI Next – Everything You Need to Know
UNFI Next is a distributor run program designed to curate and incubate emerging brands. We chat with Aaron May who oversees the UNFI Next program to discuss what the criteria for entry is, ideal timing for launch in a brand’s life cycle, and how to make it work for brand growth. Come with your questions and ask them live!
Distribution: Mooski Roams To New Regions; Cometeer Continues Brick And Mortar Push
Fresh granola bar maker Mooski is reaching new regions after inking deals with Foxtrot, Fresh Thyme Market and Central Market over the past two months. Check out the full roundup for distribution updates from Cometeer, Voyage Foods, Stumptown and That’s it.
Matriark Tackles Climate and Hunger Crises With Unique Omnichannel Approach
In the current environment, an omnichannel strategy is merely table stakes and consumer demand for climate-related attributes is climbing. Against that backdrop, Anna Hammond, founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, has cooked up a sales and supply chain strategy to cultivate a larger impact than simply turning a profit.
Distribution: Yumi Launches Exclusive Product In Whole Foods; Undercover Goes Deeper At Costco
This week in distribution news, Yumi brings its functional kids’ snacks to Whole Foods, Undercover Snacks expands its partnership with Costco and egglife grows its retailer network with a deal at Food Lion.
With Eyes On Gen Z, Planting Hope To Grow “Deep Roots” In Foodservice
The rising costs of retail have pushed The Planting Hope Company to shift its growth strategy outside of the grocery store. Late last month the company announced plans to acquire QSR-cafe chain Argo Tea – marking a turning point in its new growth plan which centers on the managed food service channel.
Distribution: GoNanas, Egglife Get Whole Foods Pickup, Target Expands Tea Drops
GoNanas and egglife find nationwide distribution at Whole Foods while Just Date and Red’s make it onto Sprouts Farmers Market shelves. Tea Drops expands its at-home boba and latte kit partnership with Target adding 1,000 stores.