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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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Outstanding Foods Looks to Double Retail Footprint as Leadership Expands
Since introducing its line of dairy-free Cheese Balls last year, vegan snacks company Outstanding Foods has seen sales accelerate. Now, new president Bobbie Turco says the brand is looking to make 2023 its breakout year.
ICR 2023: Black Rifle, UNFI, SunOpta & Zevia Share Updates
This week, a cross-section of public and private companies from across industries is meeting in Orlando, Florida for the 25th edition of the annual ICR conference. The invitation-only event featured a full-slate of daily presentations from publicly traded companies on its opening day today.
Black Sheep Foods Closes $12.3M, Fuels Foodservice Approach To Plant-Based Lamb
Food technology company Black Sheep Foods has closed a $12.3 million funding round helping the company scale up its foodservice-based business to new regions.
Maine Crisp Co. Strategizes Growth As Buckwheat Bakery Brand
Snack manufacturer Maine Crisp Company is eying new baked goods categories as it seeks to scale with the support of a new production facility, distribution gains, updated packaging and an expanded leadership team.
No Evil Foods Rebuilds With Regional Strategy And Frozen Pivot
Two years after No Evil shuttered its in-house manufacturing, switched to a co-packing model and rebuilt the brand with a leaner team, the brand is once again retooling its growth strategy
Distribution: Nut-free Spreads, Vegan Chicken Expand Retail Footprint
Voyage Food moves into brick and mortar, Caulipower launches frozen meals in retail and plant-based chicken companies Daring Foods and Alpha Foods expand footprint with new distribution deals.
UNFI’s New Program Aims to Improve QR Codes, Boost On-Shelf Transparency
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) has teamed up with software provider Cornerstone for Natural to introduce Smart Shelf Tags built with its proprietary ELi technology, which purportedly offer a more secure and enhanced version of a QR Code.
Distribution: Blue Apron Activates Amazon Store; Tom’s Perfect 10 Takes Foxtrot
In this roundup: Blue Apron activates subscription-free Amazon store; Tom’s Perfect 10 secures shelf space at Foxtrot; Cometeer inks a deal for second retail partnership, SorBabes expands with novelty bars and more.
Brainiac Foods Partners With CVS To Step Into Supplements
Brainiac Foods is bringing cognitive-health awareness to every generation of the family unit through an expanded portfolio of snacking products as well as a new line of daily supplements set to launch in CVS next month.
BelliWelli Moves Beyond Its Backyard With D2C Intel
Gut-friendly snackbar brand BelliWelli is making its first major foray into retail with a national rollout at Sprouts this week after primarily selling its probiotic, low FODMAP-certified snack bars direct-to-consumer sales for the past year.