Distribution
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From Grocery Aisles to Corner Stores: Low and Slow Snacks Lands 7-Eleven Test in Texas
Smoked snacks slinger Low and Slow is making its convenience channel debut through a 300-store test with 7-Eleven in Texas.
From Midwest Secret To Inc. 5000: How Toom Is Making Garlic Dip A Staple
Minnesota-based Lebanese garlic dip brand Toom has patiently worked to keep a low profile as it tinkered with its marketing and formulation, but is now expanding its retail presence.
Distribution: Brami Bulks Up For Costco; MUSH Rolls Into Walmart
Brami is launching its collection of Italian Protein Pasta in six Costco regions beginning this month; plus new distribution moves by MUSH, Momofuku, Pop Secret and more.
Additional Content
Distribution Roundup: Bowlcut Lands At Central Market
In this distribution roundup: Bowlcut locks in Central Market, Stryve grows in the club channel, Doughlicious makes its mass retail debut and more.
CPG Week: Do Tariffs Spell Impending Doom For Craft Distillers?
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about how retaliatory tariffs are plaguing the export market for American craft distillers.
CPG Week: Siete Acquisition, BetterBrand Rumors, and C-Suite Changes
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the PepsiCo acquisition of Siete Foods, uncertainty about the future of a low-carbohydrate baking company and some high-profile beverage industry leadership changes.
Mezcla Expanding, Rebranding Following Fresh Funding
Protein bar maker Mezcla is unveiling new branding as it enters its next phase of growth following a recent funding round that brings its total backing to more than $8 million. Additionally, the plant-based bars, which feature a puff-crispy texture, are rolling out to more retail shelves by year-end.
Issei Lands in Target, Sets Sights on Achieving Profitability Next Year
Hot on the heels of its second birthday, Issei is bringing its better-for-you mochi gummies to the global aisle of 141 Target locations nationwide. The new retail partnership brings the brand’s total distribution footprint to over 2,500 doors nationwide as it forecasts achieving profitability next year.
Gopuff’s Latest Delivery? New Tools For Advertisers
Gopuff’s seemingly interminable search for growth has taken it deeper into digital advertising with the introduction of several new tools aimed at capturing more Gen Z and millennial consumers.
Cubes Over Kits: Brands Stake Out Territory In Frozen Smoothies
The frozen smoothie category has evolved since pandemic lockdowns with consumers demanding more convenience and functionality blended together and packaged at a price accessible to mass channel shoppers.
Three Wishes Bets On Cereal-Adjacent Categories To Fuel Growth
After launching into grain-free granola, Three Wishes is entering a new category with chewy granola bars as it eyes opportunity in snacks and expanding its reach in mass and conventional channels.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
CA Closes The Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”