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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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UNFI’s New Program Aims to Improve QR Codes, Boost On-Shelf Transparency
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) has teamed up with software provider Cornerstone for Natural to introduce Smart Shelf Tags built with its proprietary ELi technology, which purportedly offer a more secure and enhanced version of a QR Code.
Distribution: Blue Apron Activates Amazon Store; Tom’s Perfect 10 Takes Foxtrot
In this roundup: Blue Apron activates subscription-free Amazon store; Tom’s Perfect 10 secures shelf space at Foxtrot; Cometeer inks a deal for second retail partnership, SorBabes expands with novelty bars and more.
Brainiac Foods Partners With CVS To Step Into Supplements
Brainiac Foods is bringing cognitive-health awareness to every generation of the family unit through an expanded portfolio of snacking products as well as a new line of daily supplements set to launch in CVS next month.
BelliWelli Moves Beyond Its Backyard With D2C Intel
Gut-friendly snackbar brand BelliWelli is making its first major foray into retail with a national rollout at Sprouts this week after primarily selling its probiotic, low FODMAP-certified snack bars direct-to-consumer sales for the past year.
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.