Distribution
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Vaca Chips Raises $1.5M On ‘Healthy Doritos’ DTC Strategy
Beef tallow-fried tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has secured a $1.5 million funding round, led by Bam Ventures.
Peppertux Raises $2.35M to Fuel Retail Expansion
Can America’s appetite for pistachios extend beyond the viral Dubai chocolate trend? The founders of Southern California startup Peppertux – along with their new investors and retail partners – are betting on it.
Distribution: Gymkhana, Kreatures of Habit Head to Sprouts; Plus, Blue Zones Kitchen, Prima Expand
Gymkhana Heads to Sprouts Fresh off its $8.5 million Series A funding round led by CAVU Consumer Partners, Indian sauce and marinade brand Gymkhana Fine Foods has hit the shelves of 481 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across 25 states. The curated lineup includes Butter Masala, Goan Coconut Curry, Tikka Masala and Madras Simmer Sauces, alongside… Read more »
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Spare Food Co. Enters Foodservice With Upcycled Starter Ingredient
The Spare Food Co. is targeting a new revenue channel with the launch of its first-ever foodservice ingredient, Spare Starter, made from six upcycled vegetables and used as an ingredient and flavor additive for various dishes.
Road Warriors: Tips for Winning Your Costco Roadshow
Club chain Costco for years has used roadshow sampling events as a testing ground for new brands being considered for a rotation in-store. The process of planning, staging, executing and following through can be complicated and fraught with risk.
Distribution Roundup: Vacadillos Hits Albertsons, Yough! Goes to GoPuff
Vacadillos, the meat snack brand owned by beef biltong purveyor Stryve Foods, is now available nationwide at Albertsons Companies stores, the brand announced in a press release today; Dough and frozen pizza maker Yough! – which markets low-carb doughs made from Greek yogurt – is now available in New York City via GoPuff.
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