Distribution
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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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NACS: Dole Eyes Frozen Indulgence, Snack Brand Leverages Influencer Creds
Legacy tropical fruit company Dole and new snack brand Wavers are playing to their respective strengths as they attempt to enter the convenience channel.
Equip Foods Refreshes Brand, Prepares Beef Protein For Retail
After 10 years of scaling online, Equip Foods has refreshed the brand as it prepares to enter retail with its beef protein products.
Distribution: Go Raw Expands to Over 7,000 Stores, Algae Cooking Club Hits the Bullseye
Go Raw has expanded its brick-and-mortar retail footprint with the addition of nine new partners, bringing its nationwide door count to over 7,000.
Pacha Goes Beyond Bread With Gluten-Free Tortillas
Gluten-free bread brand Pacha is launching a sourdough tortilla line after scaling its sprouted buckwheat products in Whole Foods.
Junkless Is ‘Ready For Anything’ As It Platforms Into Protein
Two years since it was acquired by Mike Repole’s PE firm Impact Capital, JUNKLESS is expanding into a new category, protein bars.
Distribution: Scott & Jon’s Makes Whole Foods Debut, Katie’s Bakes Up Target Partnership
Scott & Jon’s has landed in 490 Whole Foods Market stores across the country, bringing the brand’s total nationwide door count to approximately 17,000.
Absurd Snacks Ramps Up Production With New Co-Man, Goes National with TJX Companies
Allergy-friendly snack mix slinger Absurd Snacks is officially going nationwide through a new retail partnership with TJX Companies’ HomeGoods, Marshalls and TJ Maxx banners, adding 3,500 new stores to its retail footprint. Offered in two flavors – Maple Cinnamon and Rosemary Sea Salt – the brand’s 5 oz. Chickpea & Granola Crunch Mix will be… Read more »
Distribution: Mooski Reaches the Mid-Atlantic with Mom’s Organic; TiNDLE Teams with PLNT Burger
Mooski has reached the Mid-Atlantic, landing in all 27 Mom’s Organic stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
The Racers, Not the Race: How Brands Win With Run Clubs
Run clubs have increasingly become a prime opportunity to connect with consumers and gather valuable data to build deeper retail footprints.
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.