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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Fancypants Goes Big With Smaller Pack Sizes
The Boston-based premium cookie maker is expanding into new foodservice channels with 1 oz. and 0.67 oz. trial packs designed for corporate cafes, hotels, universities and airlines.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Distribution: B.T.R Lands In CIBO, GoodSAM Expands Sprouts Partnership
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.
Instacart: Double-Digit Revenue Increase In First Earnings Since IPO
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 Surge: Emerging Pretzel Brand Plots Second Production Facility
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.
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.