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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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ICR 2023: Black Rifle, UNFI, SunOpta & Zevia Share Updates
This week, a cross-section of public and private companies from across industries is meeting in Orlando, Florida for the 25th edition of the annual ICR conference. The invitation-only event featured a full-slate of daily presentations from publicly traded companies on its opening day today.
Black Sheep Foods Closes $12.3M, Fuels Foodservice Approach To Plant-Based Lamb
Food technology company Black Sheep Foods has closed a $12.3 million funding round helping the company scale up its foodservice-based business to new regions.
Maine Crisp Co. Strategizes Growth As Buckwheat Bakery Brand
Snack manufacturer Maine Crisp Company is eying new baked goods categories as it seeks to scale with the support of a new production facility, distribution gains, updated packaging and an expanded leadership team.
No Evil Foods Rebuilds With Regional Strategy And Frozen Pivot
Two years after No Evil shuttered its in-house manufacturing, switched to a co-packing model and rebuilt the brand with a leaner team, the brand is once again retooling its growth strategy
Distribution: Nut-free Spreads, Vegan Chicken Expand Retail Footprint
Voyage Food moves into brick and mortar, Caulipower launches frozen meals in retail and plant-based chicken companies Daring Foods and Alpha Foods expand footprint with new distribution deals.
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.