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Can Beef Tallow Win The Bar Aisle? Prima Is Betting On It
Protein bar brand Prima is betting its grass-fed ingredient profile will win over conventional channel shoppers as it moves beyond natural.
‘We’ve Been Here’: Lulu Asian Kitchen Leverages Target Deal To Fuel Frozen Ambitions
Restaurant group Lulu Asian Kitchen has quietly built its CPG foothold in deli but is now expanding into the freezer section.
From Freezer Aisle to First Pitch: Protein Pints Joins Padres
The high-protein ice cream brand is partnering with the San Diego Padres to sell its top four flavors at concession locations inside Petco Park.
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Distribution: Nunbelievable Cookies Makes Midwest Retail Push; Magic Spoon Hits Sprouts Shelves
Nunbelievable cookies are making a four-state push into Schnucks grocery stores, FILLO’S launches its award-winning Walking Tamales products into retail, OZO plant-based bacon is being offered in breakfast sandwiches in Gregory’s Coffee and Veggie Grill locations.
Caliper Holdings COO Steps Down, Company Moves Into Licensing
Caliper Holdings co-founder Jeremy Goldstein is stepping down as COO as the company moves into licensing agreement-based business model.
Distribution: Wholly Veggie Debuts Entrees; Panda Express Brings Back Beyond Orange Chicken
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.
With Nestlé In Its Corner, Freshly Launches Food Service Subsidiary
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.
Renewal Mill Expands in Retail While Growing Ingredient Partnerships
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.
Distribution Roundup: Dan-O’s Seasoning Launches Nationwide; Planet Based Foods Now On Amazon
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.
Distribution Roundup: Mason Dixie Brings Breakfast To The Marriott; The Jonas Brothers Popcorn Makes Retail Debut
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 Launches Three New Lines, Grows Retail Footprint
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.
Distribution Roundup: Mason Dixie Expands to Whole Foods Nationally and Wegmans
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 Grows into Retail, Invests in ‘Casual’ Consumers
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.