Distribution
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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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Blue Sky Family Farms Now Available at Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Division
Blue Sky Family Farms, presented by Egg Innovations, the nation’s largest producer of 100 percent Free Range and Pasture Raised eggs, announced the arrival of Blue Sky Family Farms eggs to the Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Division.
UNFI to Distribute Kate’s Real Food & Expand Geographic Reach
Kate’s Real Food energy bars is launching availability through the major natural foods grocery distributor, United Natural Foods (UNFI) starting on November 1, 2015. With the help of UNFI, the bars will be available in the following states to any grocer that uses the distributor: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Boulder Organic Now Available In 850 Target Stores Nationwide
Boulder Organic Foods announces the launch of its Boulder Organic line of garden-fresh soups, made with the finest certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO verified ingredients, in the refrigerated deli section at more than 850 Target stores nationwide.
World Finer Foods Signs National Distribution Agreement For ThreeWorks Apple Chips
World Finer Foods, a leading supplier of specialty food, beverage and personal care products from the U.S. and around the world, is pleased to announce the addition of ThreeWorks® Apple Chips to the Company’s comprehensive assortment of award winning products.
Grimaldi Candy Company Expands Nationally To Major Retailers
Grimaldi Candy Company, a well-established manufacturer of premium, gourmet chocolates, has recently signed a contract with one of the largest food retailers in the country and is currently working on additional contracts with retailers nationwide.
Sunshine International’s Sesame King Tahini Paste Expands Distribution
Sunshine International Foods announced today they are expanding their the distribution of their branded line of Sesame King Tahini pastes into Whole Food Markets, Market Baskets and Restaurant Depots stores.
Annie’s Organic Bunny Grahams To Be Available in K-12 Schools Nationwide
Annie’s, Inc. announced two varieties of Organic Bunny Grahams will be available in K-12 schools nationwide beginning January 2016. Annie’s is one of the first natural and organic brands to make its way into cafeterias under the USDA’s new standards to improve the quality of school nutrition.
The Happy Egg Co. Achieves National Retail Distribution with Coast to Coast Expansion
Today the happy egg co. announced that its free range eggs have gained further distribution to more than 1100 Food Lion stores and distribution in 150 TARGET stores.