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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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Filthy Food Partners With Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits
Filthy Food is delighted to announce a 29-state deal with Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, a division of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, making the Filthy brand readily available for cocktail connoisseurs nationwide.
Paleo Passion Expands With New Retailer and Product Line
Paleo Passions has been working to evolve the way consumers think about and eat food since it first launched its good-for-you frozen popsicle line about three years ago. Now, the caveman-inspired company is adding to the reach of its brand via an upcoming deal with Walmart and a new product line positioned outside of the freezer aisle.
Birch Benders Micro-Pancakery Launches into Whole Foods Nationwide
Previously available in select Whole Foods regions, Birch Benders’ Classic, Protein, Paleo, and Gluten Free Mixes will be available at Whole Foods across the country, retailing for $4.99-$5.99 MSRP.
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.