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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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Distributors, Suppliers Consolidate at Year-End
As the year winds to a close, the wallets remain open, with a spate of high-profile distributor and supplier acquisitions announced in the past two weeks. Many of the companies acquired have a focus on “better-for-you,” fresh, and specialty, underscoring the ongoing importance of consumer interest in natural and unique products.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Expands to East Coast With New Manufacturing/Distribution Facility
FiveStar Gourmet Foods, an Ontario, California-based provider of fresh and frozen prepared foods, is expanding to the East Coast with a $20 million investment in a food manufacturing and distribution operation near Naples, Fla.
Whole Foods Promotes Don Clark to Global VP of Purchasing, Makes Announcements
Whole Foods Market announced several key items that will impact producers of products sold in their eponymous stores as well as its new retail chain of 365 by Whole Foods Market locations.
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.