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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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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Distribution Roundup: Arctic Zero Joins Target
From ice cream and chips to drinkable veggies and matcha, these NOSH brands are furthering their consumer reach with some newly expanded retail relationships.
Antidote Serious Chocolate Announces Partnership With Rainforest Distribution
Antidote Serious Chocolate, a chocolate company specializing in fine flavor bean to bar chocolate bars, announces its new partnership with Rainforest Distribution, beginning Spring 2017.
Baking A Business: Goodman Gluten Free Expands With Ahold USA
The gluten-free baked goods line geared toward in-store bakeries introduced its products into Ahold USA earlier this month, bringing the company’s store count to over 2,000 eastern U.S. supermarkets since its 2015 launch. So far with 2017’s growth and Goodman’s new partnership with Ahold, the company has already done $500,000 in business from January through March.
Distribution Roundup: TigerNut and Yai’s Thai Take On Conventional
From conventional grocery to national coffee chains, natural brands are expanding their reach — and it’s still early in 2017. Here are some of the players making notable distribution growth.
Yai’s Thai Gains Distribution with King Soopers, Safeway
Denver-based natural food company Yai’s Thai, producer of Thai-inspired sauces, has expanded distribution into 225 combined King Soopers, City Market, and Safeway stores.
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.