Distribution
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Distribution: Khloud Makes Canadian Debut; Factor Expands with Target
Khloé Kardashian’s protein snack platform, Khloud, is making its first move outside the U.S., launching its flagship popcorn in Canada in White Cheddar and Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn.
FUNDAY Natural Sweets Built Big Down Under. Now It’s Taking on the U.S.
Building a $100 million candy brand in a country of roughly 27 million people forced FUNDAY Natural Sweets to think beyond the better-for-you niche. Now, the Australian brand is seeking to translate that mass-market appeal to the U.S.
Chomps Lands Starbucks as Retail Footprint Tops 65,000 Doors
Chomps is taking its meat sticks into one of the country’s biggest coffee chains as it pushes beyond traditional grocery and mass retail and into more on-the-go eating occasions.
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Mind Blown Plant-Based Seafood Charts Course for Foodservice Expansion
As the market for plant-based seafood outpaces the overall meat alternatives category, The Plant Based Seafood Co. – maker of Mind Blown – is setting sail for national expansion this year with new innovation and a focus on foodservice.
Gainful Brings Personalized Supplement Powders from DTC into Brick-And-Mortar
Personalized nutritional supplement company Gainful is branching out from DTC with a national launch in Target featuring a simplified customization process to reach retail customers both online and in-store.
Motif Foodworks Tests Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Motif Foodworks will begin selling its finished alt-meat burger products direct-to-consumer for a limited time, representing a pivot for the company’s previously stated business plan.
From Kitchen to Cross-Country, Scott’s Protein Balls Grows Its Healthy Snack Business
When Scott and Lori Levine began making homemade protein balls as a healthy snack, they didn’t think they would turn the product into a nationwide brand. But now, with nearly 95 stores across seven states, New York-based startup Scott’s Protein Balls is looking to quickly grow its name and footprint.
Distribution: House Party Enters NorCal Whole Foods; Gotham Greens Expands Kroger Partnership
Coming on the heels of a rebrand last month, Union City, California-based vegan cheese dip maker House Party announced it has landed its products in 51 Whole Foods Market locations across Northern California.
Rösti Stuft Spuds Maker Targets High Growth Year with Retail Push, New Innovation
Less than a year after it bought out its former investment partner, the company is rapidly scaling operations, introducing fresh innovation and entering new channels as it projects to grow sales 5x this year.
Distribution: Mighty Yum Reaches 600 C-Stores; Laoban Launches At Whole Foods
In this distribution roundup: Mighty Yum brings its plant-based lunch packs to Hungryroot and c-stores; Laoban launches frozen dumplings at Whole Foods nationwide; Yasso expands into the drug channel with CVS; and more.
Citing Costs, Rowdy Ending Core Bar Line, Pivoting To Powders
Prebiotic protein bar maker Rowdy has announced it will halt production of its flagship product this year, blaming rising input costs, coupled with the pandemic-induced economic climate, that made the product too costly to manufacture.
Distribution Roundup: Dumpling Daughter Expands Retail Footprint, Goodles Goes Club
Dumpling Daughter builds on its momentum in grocery retail. Pink Sauce enters exclusive partnership with Walmart and Goodles makes entrance into club channel.
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.