Distribution

Toronto-based food brand Wholly Veggie has launched a new three-SKU entree line, ‘The Good Lunch,’ at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts stores nationwide, marking the brand’s first foray into frozen entrees.

Two years after being acquired by Nestlé, prepared meal delivery company Freshly is expanding its food service business with FreshlyWell, a new B2B sales platform.

Upcycled ingredient supplier and food brand Renewal Mill has partnered with specialty kitchenware retailer Williams Sonoma to produce co-branded products under the retailer’s new Seed & Harvest brand. The partnership comes as the company has also gone nationwide with Whole Foods Market.

In this distribution roundup: Dan-O’s Seasoning grows retail footprint nationwide, credits growth to its TikTok strategy; Planet Based Foods launched hemp product on Amazon; Cocomels reaches Walmart; MUSH signs on with Kroger and Every Body Eat Snack Thins now available at Whole Foods.

In this distribution roundup: Mason Dixie Foods partners with Marriott Select Brand Hotels, Rob’s Backstage Popcorn rolls out at retail, Klimon debuts at Walmart, Meli’s Cookies launch at Costco and more.

Soozy’s is looking to grow the grain-free category. This summer the brand launched frozen bread and bagels as well as shelf-stable cookies into Whole Food Market stores nationally, expanding its retail footprint to 2,000 stores.

In the latest distribution news, Mason Dixie Foods expands into Whole Foods nationally and enters Wegmans, RollinGreens debuts at Kroger and Walmart, and Tone It Up launches new protein bars and powders in Kroger stores.

Keto and Co found a dedicated consumer base online, but now the brand sees promise in reaching more consumers who are less strictly adherents of the ketogenic diet but for whom its attributes — low carbohydrates and low sugar — are also appealing. To do that, the brand will add over 3,000 new doors in the coming months.

Global chia producer Benexia believes there are many food and drink applications that it can fuel. The company is using its proprietary chia ingredients to expand its CPG brand, Seeds of Wellness, with the launch of chia pastas, plant-based milk, and a chia-derived oil.

Snack brand Supernola debuted in retail in February and is now selling its organic granola clusters in 8,000 stores, including Walgreens, select Giant and Whole Foods locations and natural retailers.