Distribution
Read the latest natural food industry news and advice relating to distribution, wholesale, and direct store delivery (DSD). From reporting on changes in the distribution of products, to diving into the current state of play between food brands and distributors, the latest industry news and analysis provide context and best practices within a complex food distribution network.
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Fancypants Goes Big With Smaller Pack Sizes
The Boston-based premium cookie maker is expanding into new foodservice channels with 1 oz. and 0.67 oz. trial packs designed for corporate cafes, hotels, universities and airlines.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Vintage Italia Expands Nationwide Distribution With New Retailers
Vintage Italia, the parent company of Pasta Chips, purveyors of the first baked pasta chip brand, and Pasta Bow Ties, the new stylish bowtie-shaped puffed pasta snack brand, announces expansions into over a dozen major retail chains nationwide.
Distribution Roundup: Project 7, Sugar 2.0 and Frontier Soups Have Retail Wins
From gummies to goat milk to greens, the end of 2016 was a busy time for NOSH brands, with retail pickups across all categories.
Regalis Foods Joins Forces With Rare Edibles
New York City-based luxury food distributor to internationally acclaimed chefs and restaurant groups, Regalis Foods, is pleased to announce its partnership with Rare Edibles, the leading specialty food purveyor in Dallas, Texas.
G. Willi-Food Announces Extension of Exclusive Distribution Arrangement with Arla Foods
Under the extension, Arla granted Goldfrost an exclusive non-transferable right to import, export, market and distribute in Israel cheese and butter products manufactured by Arla.
‘Fresh’ Nutrition Bar Wella Bar adds Distribution Partner
FOODMatch is raising the bar on its Mediterranean diet offerings. FoodMatch, which produces, imports, and distributes a variety of Mediterranean products, including olives, antipasti, and other ingredients, is stretching further into the realm of the so-called “Mediterranean Diet” via a partnership announced with Austin, Texas-based Wella Bar.
Ingredion to Distribute SweeGen’s Stevia Sweeteners
Ingredion Incorporated has entered into an agreement with SweeGen, Inc. to be SweeGen’s exclusive global distributor of the company’s novel, nature-based stevia sweeteners in all markets except China.
Chex Finer Foods Partners with Big Y Markets
Chex Finer Foods has been signed to distribute natural and local food products to all Big Y World Class Markets stores.
Distribution Roundup: Dinner and Dessert Options Add Retailers
What do companies selling chickpea, soy, tea and pudding products have in common? They’re all expanding.
Coconut Beach Broadens Distribution Through Partnership with DPI Specialty Foods
Coconut Beach a San Diego-based coconut beverage and snacks company, announced today that it will be widening distribution with DPI Specialty Foods, one of the leading specialty food distributors in the United States.
Distribution Roundup: Sticky, Sweet and Chilly Additions to Retailer Shelves
The summer heat may be fading, but retailers are still hot for unique, natural products. The past few months have seen several notable additions by forward thinking retailers including Target, Safeway and Costco.