K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 250 Walmart locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women and kids. […]
Category: Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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Popchips Unveils New Brand Packaging, Innovations
San Francisco, California-based Popchips has announced a complete brand overhaul with a reimagined visual identity and the debut of two new flavors. After conducting market research to redefine its brand strategy, Popchips has revitalized its distinct package design. The two new innovations, Fiery Buffalo and Fully Loaded, serve as an answer to consumer demand for salty snacks […]
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Harvest Snaps Rebrands Veggie Snacks With New Packaging
Fairfield, California-based Calbee America Inc. is giving its Harvest Snaps lineup a brand refresh with a modern, new packaging design. The designs feature a prominent logo and an image of the crunchy snacks taking front and center stage. On the back of the pack, Harvest Snaps tells its story of creating better-for-you, baked snacks that are made […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Snowflake Launches Retail Data Cloud To Optimize Retailer Operations
Bozeman, Montana-based Snowflake has launched its Retail Data Cloud, which unites Snowflake’s data platform, Snowflake- and partner-delivered solutions and industry-specific datasets. The Retail Data Cloud empowers retailers, manufacturers, distributors, consumer packaged goods vendors and industry technology providers to leverage their own data, access new data and seamlessly collaborate across the retail industry. Snowflake and its ecosystem of partners […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Lightlife Debuts Ready-To-Cook, Plant-Based Tempeh Cubes
Chicago-based Greenleaf Foods has debuted its new Lightlife Tempeh Cubes, a ready-to-cook product innovation joining the brand’s growing portfolio of top-selling tempeh products. The cubes are available on Amazon and in the produce section of Sprouts, New Seasons and Albertsons retail locations in Southern California, with additional availability regionally at Giant and Whole Foods Market […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
PB2 Foods Launches Cashew Powder Innovation
Tifton, Georgia-based PB2 Foods, a leader in powdered nut butters since 2007, has released its newest innovation among the plant-based community and beyond with its newest creation: PB2 Cashew Powder. With no added salt, sugar or preservatives, these cashew powders are made up of non-GMO cashews and are 100 percent kosher, vegan and gluten-free. PB2 Foods’ […]
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IHA’s Inspired Home Show Discusses Convention’s Success
The Inspired Home Show 2022 wrapped up on March 7 at McCormick Place in Chicago after three days. It was the first time that the event, formerly known as the International Home and Housewares Show, has taken place since 2019. Twenty thousand attendees and more than 1,000 exhibiting companies signed-up to discover new products, reconnect with […]
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HFactor Unveils New Design, Debuts Blackbeary Flavor And Multi-Pack
New York-based HFactor, a manufacturer and distributor of hydrogen infused water, has debuted a refreshed look for its eco-conscious, recyclable packaging and launched a multi-pack option that includes four 11-ounce and four 20-ounce pouches of the top-selling Original HFactor. HFactor’s new pouches and cans feature bold colors and a wavy pattern flowing across the packaging to draw […]
Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
MamaMancini’s Secures New Authorizations Into Tier-1 Retailers
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has announced new authorizations and shipments of products into tier-1 national and regional food retailers, club stores and a distributor to a major European airline carrier. Beginning in April, MamaMancini’s will commence a major rotation joint merchandising program with all 600 Sam’s Clubs for its branded Jumbo Meatballs. The company […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Brave Good Kind Announces Distribution of Tender Chicken Bars
K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 350 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Dunnhumby Reports Americans Perceive Food Inflation Higher Than Reality
Dunnhumby, a global leader in customer data science, has released its findings from its two-year worldwide study of the impact of COVID-19 on customer attitudes and behavior across 23 countries. The ninth wave of the dunnhumby “Consumer Pulse Survey” found that U.S. consumers are now more worried about rising food prices, the economy and their own personal finances […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Seapoint Farms Introduces Vegan Crispy Snack: Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms, maker of natural foods and snacks, has unveiled Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is a new addition to Mighty Lil’ Lentils, which are currently available in four flavors. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is available in two vegan flavors, pink Himalayan salt and zesty ranch. This duo is crunchy on the outside […]
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Weee! Appoints Executives To Leadership Team, Board Of Directors
Fremont, California-based Weee! has announced three executive appointments as the company expands to meet the growing demands of its customers. “Weee!’s recent appointments bring a depth of experience in grocery, retail and e-commerce to our leadership bench and our board of directors,” said Larry Liu, CEO and founder of Weee!. “We are at a pivotal moment in the transformation […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Whole Foods
Stryve Foods Completes Expansion Of Manufacturing Facility
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. shared details for boosting its manufacturing capacity of its Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos Carne Seca meat snack product lines. Leveraging the $35 million raised in a private placement transaction, Stryve has bolstered its primary manufacturing facility in Madill, Oklahoma and is planning to build and procure other facilities in 2022. Stryve is […]
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Acosta Study Reports Consumer Pandemic Shopping Behavior
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released its latest research report, “The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. shoppers.” The report examines U.S. shoppers’ behavior nearly two years into the pandemic. According to Acosta’s research, 68 percent of today’s consumers are currently shopping online […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Varcode CEO Battoe Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Food Logistics has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Chicago, Illinois-based Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Following more than five years of research and patent development, Battoe brought to market […]
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Symphony RetailAI VP Prothero Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Troy Prothero, VP of product management and supply chain solutions for Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, has been named a winner of Food Logistics’ 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. The annual honor recognizes influential people in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics noted that “these rock […]
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Acosta Acquires OeP To Reach Amazon Customers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has acquired OeP, a best-in-class agency focused on providing white glove services to clients across multiple categories and increasing brand presence and ROI on the world’s largest e-commerce platform, Amazon. The combination of Acosta and OeP provides clients with an end-to-end suite of digital commerce services that enable them to maximize business on […]
Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, Bravo Supermarkets, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
IHA Show To Feature Chefs And Celebrity Guests
The IHA’s Inspired Home Show, scheduled for March 5-7 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature Martha Stewart as the headline in the line-up for celebrity chefs. The IHA show will be the first in-person gathering of the industry’s premier marketplace since 2019. The chef demonstrations will begin at 11:30 a.m. on March 5 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Organic Natural, Whole Foods
Eat Well Group Announces Distribution Of Amara To H-E-B Stores
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Eat Well Investment Group Inc. has announced that its majority-owned portfolio company, Amara Organic Foods, is available in 200 H-E-B locations in the U.S. H-E-B is one of the largest independently owned food retailers in the U.S. The company has been operating for more than 100 years and serves families across Texas and […]