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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Fancypants Goes Big With Smaller Pack Sizes
The Boston-based premium cookie maker is expanding into new foodservice channels with 1 oz. and 0.67 oz. trial packs designed for corporate cafes, hotels, universities and airlines.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Distribution: Love + Chew Goes Deeper With Whole Foods, Sensei Farms Lands in Weis Markets
Plant-based superfood cookie producer Love + Chew is expanding from 177 to 500 Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. The natural retail chain carries five of the brand’s flavors: Chocolate Chia, Banana Bread, Cherry Almond, Mint Cacao Brownie, and high-protein Peanut Butter Chip for $2.99 per 2 oz. cookie.
Chunk Foods’ Alt Meat Goes To Retail
Plant-based food company Chunk Foods has moved into retail with its whole muscle, meat alternatives. The launch is beginning with independent specialty retailers in Los Angeles and New York with plans to expand into bigger chains in 2025.
Wanderlands Is Creating ‘Somewhere-ness’ With Nut Mixes
New nut mix maker Wanderlands is blending neuroscience and winemaking to make a “transportive” snacking experience for consumers.
How Are Brands Bringing Beans To A New Generation?
After pandemic driven sales highs and inflationary lows, emerging bean brands are using a variety of techniques from online sales marketing to pouched packaging as they differentiate from category incumbents.
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.