Blogs

To-Go Snacks: *GoMacro, Perfect Bar, Truvani, and *Mezcla bars provide nutritious, portable choices for active customers.  

Zero-Waste & Upcycled: *Barnana and *Uglies take sustainability a step further with snacks made from rescued and upcycled ingredients. 

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Brands like *Alter Eco and *Ocean’s Halo are reducing plastic waste with compostable and recyclable packaging. 

Mushroom and Legume-Based Snacks: Plant-based jerky from brands like Primal, Louisville Vegan Jerky, and Pans appeal to flexitarian and health-conscious shoppers 

*JonnyPops: Classic frozen pops with a clean label twist—made with real fruit and simple ingredients.  

Alec’s Ice Cream: Ultra-creamy, regenerative organic ice cream with fun flavors and a mission to match. 

Ice Cream for Bears (NEW!): Don’t miss the Nexty Award-winning flavor from Expo West 2025! This unique, maple-forward treat is already generating buzz for its bold taste. 

*Better Sour: A fresh take on sour candy, Better Sour delivers bold flavor with better ingredients—great for customers who love the tangy side of sweet. 

*YumEarth: Allergy-friendly and made with simple ingredients, YumEarth’s gummies, lollipops, and chews are perfect for parents stocking up for summer road trips or sunny-day rewards. 

Sparkling & Effervescent: Fizz is in! *Nixie, *Rambler, Waterloo, and Sanzo offer fruit-forward sparkling waters without artificial sweeteners. 

Hydration Heroes: *Mela’s watermelon water, *C2O’s coconut water, and *Liquid I.V.'s electrolyte boosts are perfect for workouts, beach days, and everything in between. 

Cool Energy: Stock up on iced brews from *Rishi Tea & Botanicals, High Brew, and *Pop & Bottle to keep customers cool and energized. 

No-Alcohol, All Flavor: Sophisticated zero-proof sips are in! Try *Fentimans, *Recess, *Hiyo, *HOPWTR, or Kin Euphorics for complex, refreshing alcohol-free alternatives. 

Bold & Unique Sauces: Yellowbird's spicy sauces, Haven’s Kitchen's globally inspired pouches, and *Rufus Teague's rich, smoky barbecue sauces bring bold, mouthwatering flavor to any dish. 

Global & Homestyle Marinades: A Dozen Cousins brings bold, Latin and Creole-inspired flavors to your BBQ lineup with seasonings and marinades made with clean, whole ingredients. 

Organic & Non-GMO Marinades: Look for options from Noble Made, Sky Valley, and Annie’s—these brands offer organic, non-GMO sauces ideal for grilling everything from veggies to proteins. 

Better-for-You Ketchup & Mustard: Swap out the classics for True Made Foods (veggie-sweetened!) and Organicville, both offering cleaner, organic alternatives without high-fructose corn syrup.