This Week in CPG 08/26/24

🛒 Retail Rollouts

🥤 TUYYO Foods expands its Midwest presence

TUYYO Foods, founded by Stefanie Garcia Turner, is launching its all-natural, Non-GMO verified instant Agua Fresca drink mixes at all 264 Meijer locations. This strategic launch not only introduces the refreshing drink mixes to a new customer base but also increases the brand’s footprint to over 600 retail doors nationwide, solidifying its presence in the beverage aisle.

🍏 Fair & Square hits Thrive Market shelves

Fair & Square, founded by Alex Duong, celebrates a milestone achievement as its gut-friendly snacks officially launch on Thrive Market. This marks a full-circle moment for Duong, who was one of the early employees at Thrive Market and always dreamed of having his own brand featured there. The partnership with Thrive Market is a crucial step in making Fair & Square’s snacks more accessible to health-conscious consumers across the country.

🧊 GoodPop's revamped Mini Cans debut at Costco

GoodPop, founded by Daniel Goetz, has rolled out its newly improved Mini Cans at Costco locations across California and the Northeast, just in time for the back-to-school season. In addition to Costco, these popular frozen treats are also available at Whole Foods, H-E-B, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Thrive Market, giving families more opportunities to enjoy GoodPop’s better-for-you products.

🍟 Actual Veggies launches Super Fries at MOM's Organic Market

Actual Veggies, co-founded by Hailey Swartz, Alex Swartz, and Jason Rosenbaum, has introduced its Super Fries at MOM’s Organic Market, expanding its presence in the plant-based frozen foods aisle. The Super Fries, known for their vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, join the brand’s full collection of veggie burgers on the shelves, offering consumers a delicious and nutritious option for their meals.

🚀 New Product Launch

🥢 Wynn's Kitchen introduces a keto-friendly lemongrass sauce

Wynn’s Kitchen, founded by Wynn Austin, is bringing a new level of flavor and health to the market with its All-Natural Keto-Friendly Lemongrass Marinade & Stir-Fry Sauce. This latest product caters to health-conscious consumers who crave authentic Asian flavors but don’t want to compromise on their dietary goals. Free from added sugars, artificial preservatives, gluten, and soy, this sauce is perfect for those following a ketogenic or whole food diet.

🎉 News to Celebrate

🌟 Daily Crunch earns a spot on the Inc. 5000 list

Daily Crunch, founded by Laurel Orley and Dan Stephenson, has made a significant achievement by being named #270 on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list. Even more impressive, the company ranked #13 in the Food & Beverage category and #5 among Nashville-based companies. This recognition highlights Daily Crunch’s rapid growth and commitment to offering healthier snack options in a competitive market.

🥂 SKU Fall ‘24 Track welcomes eight innovative brands

SKU Fall ‘24 Track has announced its largest cohort to date, featuring eight disruptive food, beverage, and wellness brands: Amia, Bala Enzyme, Foraged & Found, Kif & Co., Long Table, Modica, Peace Love Hormones, and The Bloody Buddy. These brands, led by passionate and innovative founders, will undergo a rigorous 12-week program designed to give them a “PhD in CPG,” culminating in a Showcase Pitch event in Austin on November 19th. This program is an exciting opportunity for these brands to refine their strategies and scale their businesses.

Other News

News from Bumpin Blends Smoothie Cubes, Pitaya Foods, Soom Foods, Ghia, Belgian Boys, Hotpot Queen, Fancypants, Laoban Dumplings, RIND Snacks, Liquid Death, Twrl Milk Tea, BEHAVE Candy and Essie's Heart Healthy DELISH.
News from No Days Wasted, Bowlcut, Laoban Dumplings, Tal's, Offshoot Brands, Lil' Gourmets, Wellious and Whole Foods Market.
News from AubSauce, Paradise, Sauz, Blackbird Foods, Diana’s, Fruit Friends, Atomo Coffee, Actual Veggies, BāKIT Box and LEXINGTON BAKES.

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