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Rotten Goes National with Dick’s Sporting Goods
Better-for-you gummy candy brand Rotten has landed in Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide, doubling down on its core parent-and-child demographic and bringing its total retail door count to over 5,000.
Kooshy Uses Chopt LTO to Kick Off Broader Foodservice Expansion
Sourdough crouton maker Kooshy recently secured a major vote of confidence by collaborating on a limited-edition salad with Chopt that utilizes the brand’s Chili Lime crouton as its star ingredient.
Lexington Bakes Readies Retail Growth With New Price, Pack Size and Protein
Lexington Bakes is rolling out a slightly smaller pack size (1.65 oz. versus 2 oz.) which has enabled the company to lower its price point, pursue a national retail strategy, and save on costs without “heavily” sacrificing margin points.
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Pick-Up Only Grocer Addie’s Goes Dark… For Now
Drive-up grocery store Addie’s has closed its doors, at least temporarily. The retailer’s website has been taken down and founder Jim McQuade told NOSH that Addie’s has “paused” its operations as of Friday.
Fly By Jing Founder’s New Retail Project Will Further ‘Evolve Culture Through Taste’
Fly By Jing founder Jing Gao is entering the retail space with Suá Kitchen and Superette, a grab-and-go market of Sichuan-inspired prepared foods and retail goods.
New In Retail: Can Dom’s Kitchen & Market Outfox Foxtrot?
Backed with over $50 million in investment, former CEO of the Roundy’s and Mariano’s chains Bob Mariano has embarked on his latest venture in the Chicago area, Dom’s Kitchen and Market. The retailer hopes to have 15 stores by the end of next year building on an omnichannel, experiential type of food shopping grounded in prepared foods, heavier product curation and app-based connectivity.
With Profitability In Sight, Kencko Hits Gas on Retail Launch
Smoothie and snack brand Kencko is making the leap from e-comm to retail this week at over 1,000 Walmart locations across the country. Bringing the brand out of the digital world and onto retail shelves led to a “huge transformation” over the course of the past nine months.
News Roundup: Congress Seeks To Increase Access to Frozen Produce, Motif FoodWorks Launching Foodservice Portfolio
A bipartisan bill in Congress will offer SNAP recipients access to frozen produce, Motif FoodWorks is launching a foodservice portfolio of its plant-based meat products and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ private equity firm RX3 Growth Partners announces a $150M fund II.
Erewhon Nixes NYC Popup Plans
Despite previous indications on social media by an Erewhon executive, a spokesperson for the natural products retailer said it will not, in fact, be opening a previously teased New York City popup.
Erewhon To Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple?
Get ready for a sea moss and adaptogen-enhanced summer, East Coasters: natural foods retailer Erewhon looks set to debut in New York City this June with a smoothie bar popup.
Seeking Retail “Taste Makers,” Better Sour Debuts At Erewhon
Better-for-you gummy candy maker Better Sour will make its retail debut across California Erewhon stores this month; the products will be available exclusively at all nine locations until July before expanding into other retail accounts.
As Costs Rise, Brands Reconsider D2C; ‘I Think it’s the Beginning of a Trend’
D2C sales growth is leveling out from its explosive heights and the opportunities for startups in the space have tightened to the point that many are simply giving up.
Can Lunchables Go Vegan? How Mighty Yum Wants To Take On The Category Leader
Mighty Yum is attempting to disrupt the kids’ lunch kit category with a plant-based alternative to Lunchables that is healthier and appeals to picky eaters.