Distribution

Wilde Protein Chips announced today it had secured over $20 million in a round that will go towards supporting the brand’s growth trajectory with existing distribution partners.

What began as a pandemic-era home kitchen experiment has transformed into a full-blown business with 3,000 retail placements across all 50 states, all in just two years’ time. Last week, Refresh Gum doubled its SKU count with three new plant-based, sugar-free gums in Peppermint, Bubble Gum and Peach flavors.

Laird Superfood has moved towards a more positive future after shifting to an asset-light production model, reducing capital burn on marketing, and prioritizing its direct-to-consumer and ecommerce distribution channels.

David Chang’s Momofuku brand is targeting food brands like Homiah and MìLà with cease-and-desist letters claiming trademark infringement over “chili crunch” products.

The CPG Week team brings on BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker to talk about the rumors circulating around adult non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson and the group discusses how far is too far with edgy branding in the beverage industry.

Pancake and waffle mix brand Long Table is using its popcorn flour innovation to educate consumers on the importance of eating regeneratively grown, heirloom whole grains.

One tech company is looking to make drop-ship distribution a viable model for early-stage brands to scale up.

From butter boards and exotic flavors to premium $11 Les Pres Sales Sea Salt Camargue butter and refrigerated ghee sticks, there’s been plenty of buzz coming out of the solid cooking fats category.

More takeaways from Expo West including more Canadian snack companies looking to expand their footprint in the U.S. and details on Kevin’s Natural Foods moving into the frozen aisle after its 2023 sale to Mars.

Sunnie Snacks is two-thirds the way to closing its first institutional investment round as it builds off its new distribution partnerships and seeks to capture consumers in others parts of the store.