Quick Bites: July
Join us in August @ Newtopia Trade Show in Denver
New Hope Network’s Newtopia Now Trade Show begins Wednesday, August 20th. If you’re planning on attending, don’t forget to take advantage of TAG’s 50% off registration discount. Email emily@wearetheanelgroup.com for more details. Catch us at our very own Block Party-themed tradeshow booth #1409 this year with snacks & sips from Painterland Sisters, Joon Pistachios, Bawi Agua Fresca, and more.
Ayoh and PLS Launching Nationally at WFM
Ayoh Mayo and Painterland Sisters are launching nationally in Whole Foods Market this month. This includes a Whole Foods exclusive for Ayoh’s umami-rich flavor, Miso Mayo.
Goodles Heats Up: New Microwave Mac Cups
Goodles launches New high-protein Mac & Cheese cups packing 10-11g of protein and 5-6g of fiber in each cup. Cheddy and Shella Good Mac Cups are available for purchase on their website and are rolling out to retailers like Costco, Target, and Walmart.
New Spotlight Deals
As a refresher, we recently launched TAG Spotlight where we share investment opportunities that we’ve accessed, reviewed, and believe are worth your attention but that won’t be formally syndicated by TAG at this time for reasons like stage, category fit (e.g. outside of CPG), or other factors that make them less ideal for group-wide syndication. Be on the lookout for our next Spotlight Deal, White Leaf Provisions - coming soon!
Jesse & Ben’s is heating up
Jesse & Ben's is now nationwide at nearly all of Sprouts’ 439 locations and rolling out to Whole Foods’ 500+ locations right now. They recently closed a $4mm seed fundraise and are EBITDA positive. May revenue was 131% over forecast. They completed the move to a new 6k square-foot facility in Rockville, MD, launched Sweet Potato Tallow Fries, and are looking for talent to lead Operations (role description here) and Brand Marketing role description here).
BAWI Expanding in Texas
Bawi has major new retail wins: Whole Foods Multi-Region Launch (TX, Midwest, NorCal), HEB Texas, Torchy's Austin, Raley's, and Nugget & Landardi's, plus a Google Office Launch (3000 cases/quarter)!
Tech Campus Launch for Single-Serve AL’s Cookies
AL's Real Goods cookies are launching the first week of August, hitting top West Coast retailers and online platforms. Their foodservice business is anchored by a 75k-unit pre-order from Google.