Distribution

Actual Veggies is preparing for a significant expansion in Costco, planning to launch an exclusive organic version of its black bean burger in multiple regions beginning in mid-May.

Gymkhana Fine Foods is bringing its sauces and marinades to Whole Foods, backed by a $8.5 million investment led by CAVU Consumer Partners.

Baba’s is betting it can break through the crowded hummus category with authentic positioning, passed-through-generations Palestinian family recipes, bold flavor innovation and a broad ambition that reaches beyond dips.

The Hershey Company is building on momentum in snacks and innovation to drive growth in 2026, as strong performance across its core confection brands and expanding salty snacks portfolio pushed first-quarter sales into double digits.

Legacy Brooklyn pizzeria, Di Fara, has expanded its retail footprint by using sampling to build brand recognition outside of the Northeast.

Food is driving sales growth in the convenience store channel, according to new data from the National Association of Convenience Stores.

After a brush with bankruptcy and a last-ditch bet on TikTok that flipped its trajectory overnight, low-sugar gummy brand BEHAVE is rolling into nearly 2,000 Target stores this week.

Feel Good Foods is riding a major distribution wave this year, expanding to roughly 25,000 doors nationwide and launching a slate of new breakfast SKUs, further broadening the brand’s reach beyond its appetizer roots.

With new funding and a brand refresh, Rip Van is focused on expanding in grocery retail after establishing a base in club and ecommerce.

In distribution news, Smackin’ goes nationwide in Kroger, Nightingale adds on to its natural channel footprint and Hero Bread hits Target, among many others.