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.
Additional Content
Distribution Roundup: “Clean” Options See Retail Wins
This month, several young brands saw distribution gains for their better-for-you, more sustainable offerings. Retailers have been looking for more options to fill the consumer demand for cleaner products in their favorite categories.
Distribution Roundup: Sheetz, Target and Babies R Us All Add NOSH Brands to Shelves
As the summer picks up, several natural, organic, sustainable and healthy brands have been picked up by major retailers to round out their sets and appeal to consumers seeking cleaner options.
Looking Back, Gourmet Guru Celebrates 20th Anniversary
In this interview with Project NOSH, Jeff Lichtenstein the CEO and founder of Gourmet Guru provides his candid thoughts about what he’s witnessed in the industry, what he’s proud of as he celebrates the company’s 20th anniversary, and where he sees the industry moving.
Gourmet Guru Celebrates 20 Years
Gourmet Guru, the first all natural and organic food retail distribution company in New York City, celebrates their 20th anniversary this year.
Simply Gum Now Available in Vitamin Shoppe Stores Across The Nation
Simply Gum is excited to announce that their premium all natural chewing gum line is now available across the U.S. and online at vitaminshoppe.com. Simply Gum is revolutionizing the chewing gum market as the first brand to use only six all natural ingredients in its recipe with no artificial flavors or preservatives.
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.