Love + Chew Brands

???What’s new this week with CPG brands? Let’s celebrate the wins from emerging brands! Here are news stories you have to read: ?? ???????????? ???????????????? ?? NUFS, co-founded by Kristine Tran and Jessica Tran, debuts its entire lineup of plant-based snacks nationwide at Sprouts for a 90-day limited run in the retailer's innovation set. ?? Love + Chew Brands, founded by Lauren Chew., expands from 172 to 500 Whole Foods locations nationwide, bringing five cookie flavors, including a new high-protein Peanut Butter Chip made with upcycled oat flour. ??? Yellowbird? Foods, founded by George Milton, makes a fiery debut in Sam’s Club, selling out of five pallets of its sauces before the official launch date. ?? Blackbird Foods, led by CEO Emanuel Storch, brings its plant-based pizzas, including Margherita and Supreme, to Ingles Markets across the U.S. ???? Mesa de Vida, founded by Kirsten Helle Sandoval, now available at Fresh Thyme Market, with new labels set to launch soon. ?? B.T.R. NATION, founded by Ashley Nickelsen, launched into select Whole Foods Markets across California, Nevada, and Arizona! ?? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?? Heyday Canning Co., co-founded by Kathryn Kavner Woolf and Jaime Lynne Tulley, releases a seasonal canned cranberry sauce with whole berries, Diaspora Co. spices, maple, and candied ginger, now available nationwide at Whole Foods. ?? B.T.R. NATION, founded by Ashley Nickelsen, introduces two new chocolate flavors: Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cup and Dark Chocolate Coconut Cup, now in select stores. ?? Sweet Loren's, founded by Loren (Brill) Castle, celebrates the return of its Chocolate Mint and Gingerbread cookie doughs for the holiday season, available in supermarkets nationwide. ?? Terranean Herbs & Spices, founded by Tina Lattouf Chamoun, launches a new cinnamon sugar blend made with Ohio maple syrup sugar and premium cinnamon, available at Ohio retailers and online. ?? IQBAR, founded by Will Nitze, brings holiday cheer with a low-sugar Gingerbread bar, plus a Peppermint Mocha IQJOE, available on the brand’s website. In collaboration with Amber Caro from Marketbite. Read more about each story here: https://lnkd.in/gXj3UtkU Have your own news to share? Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gNpxNHmz. #CPG #FoodandBeverage

The #CocoaShortage and associated price hikes are a significant challenge for #foodbrands and #beverage #CPGs that rely on the popular ingredient. Last week, Ryan Daily shared how one #startup -- Love + Chew Brands -- is rethinking its sourcing strategy to strategically grow in #WholeFoods stores in the coming months. Check out Founder Lauren C.'s approach to sourcing #cocoa reliably and innovating despite supply challenges: https://lnkd.in/emXjPu6y

Another week of CPG Wins! ?? ?? Retail Rollouts ? NUFS, co-founded by?Kristine and Jessica Tran, debuts its entire lineup of plant-based snacks nationwide at Sprouts for a 90-day limited run in the retailer's innovation set. ? Love + Chew Brands, founded by Lauren C., expands from 172 to 500 Whole Foods locations nationwide, bringing five cookie flavors, including a new high-protein Peanut Butter Chip made with upcycled oat flour. ? Yellowbird?, founded by George Milton, makes a fiery debut in Sam’s Club, selling out of five pallets of its sauces before the official launch date. ? Blackbird Foods, led by CEO Emanuel Storch, brings its plant-based pizzas, including Margherita and Supreme, to Ingles Markets across the U.S. ? Mesa de Vida, founded by Kirsten Helle Sandoval, now available at Fresh Thyme Market, with new labels set to launch soon. ? B.T.R. NATION, founded by Ashley Nickelsen, launched into select Whole Foods Markets across California, Nevada, and Arizona! ?? New Product Launch ? Heyday Canning Co., co-founded by Kathryn Kavner Woolf and Jaime Lynne Tulley, releases a seasonal canned cranberry sauce with whole berries, Diaspora Co. spices, maple, and candied ginger, now available nationwide at Whole Foods. ? B.T.R. NATION, founded by Ashley Nickelsen, introduces two new chocolate flavors: Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cup and Dark Chocolate Coconut Cup, now in select stores. ? Sweet Loren's’s, founded by Loren (Brill) Castle Castle, celebrates the return of its Chocolate Mint and Gingerbread cookie doughs for the holiday season, available in supermarkets nationwide. ? Terranean Herbs & Spices, founded by Tina Lattouf Chamoun, launches a new cinnamon sugar blend made with Ohio maple syrup sugar and premium cinnamon, available at Ohio retailers and online. ? IQBAR, founded by Will Nitze, brings holiday cheer with a low-sugar Gingerbread bar, plus a Peppermint Mocha IQJOE, available on the brand’s website. In collaboration with Jordan Buckner (Foodbevy). Who did I miss? Drop them below! ?? Like this update? Follow to get them in your feed weekly! ?? Have an announcement? DM to be included. That's all folks! Until next week.

Love + Chew Brands, the plant-based cookie brand founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Lauren Chew, is announcing a nationwide expansion. The brand, known for its cookies made from minimal ingredients, will now be available in 500+ Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S. More: https://brnw.ch/21wOvBy

?? Big News! ?? We’re thrilled to share that Love + Chew Brands is now available nationwide at Whole Foods Market! ???? This is a huge milestone for us, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring our cookies to shelves across the country. Whether you’re looking for a tasty on-the-go snack or craving a better-for-you treat, we've got you covered! A huge thank you to our amazing team, customers, and supporters who’ve been with us every step of the way. This wouldn’t be possible without you! ?? Head to your nearest Whole Foods and grab a cookie (or two!) — we can’t wait to hear what you think! ????

We're so excited to be heading to NJ next week for the Vistar North Buying Show! Come say hey & snack with us at Booth #305! We'll be sampling our delicious superfood cookies, and yes - we'll have Pumpkin Chip! ?????? Lauren Chew David Curtis

WE’RE DOING A Costco Wholesale ROADSHOW!! ???? Starting today, we’ll be sampling our cookies in Bay Area Costcos! Come say hey, enjoy some delicious cookies, and help us reach our goal of bringing Love + Chew to Costcos everywhere!!! See you there! ?? #CostcoRoadshow #LoveandChew #BayArea #ThoughtfulSnacking