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Run-A-Ton Group Secures Exclusive Distribution Rights & Brand Ownership of Bon Dévil

Bon Dévil, the plant-based dessert brand rebranded from The Collaborative last March, announces a partnership with The Run-A-Ton Group, Inc, a US leader in plant-based, allergy-friendly, gluten-free, organic, and kosher goods. The development comes around six months after Ripple Co-founder Adam Lowry joined Bon Dévil as Executive Chairman. Founded in 1972, the Run-A-Ton Group, has acquired exclusive distribution rights and brand ownership of Bon Dévil Products for North America, effective last month. The group now encompasses Wholly Wholesome, Wholly Gluten Free, Blissfully Better, Unique Belgique, as well as Bon Dévil. Following the partnership, Bon Dévil is poised for a nationwide launch at Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the USA. The brand’s Chocolate Ganache and Salted Caramel Ganache are set to roll out onto Kroger …

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Ripple Foods Co-Founder Adam Lowry Joins Bon Dévil Desserts as Executive Chairman

Plant-based dessert company Bon Dévil, formerly known as The Coconut Collaborative, announces Adam Lowry has joined the brand as Executive Chairman, succeeding Tom O’Rourke.  As part of the executive team, Lowry brings extensive experience in the plant-based foods industry, most recently as the co-founder of the highly successful dairy-free brand Ripple. Lowry also co-created the eco-friendly cleaning products brand Method. According to Bon Dévil, he brings a robust overall track record of launching and building top CPG brands, based on his experience with Method and Ripple.   “Bon Dévil is an impressive brand in the plant-based food category with a great trajectory for growth,” said Lowry. “My interest in building businesses with sustainability principles while generating strong shareholder returns meshes perfectly with Bon Dévil’s mission.” Guilt-free …

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Bon Dévil Launches Two Chilled Desserts Into Harris Teeter

Plant-based dessert brand Bon Devil was rebranded this March from its previous name The Collaborative, with the new look and name reflecting its “devilishly un-guilty” products. Following a major retail expansion this May, Bon Devil now launches two desserts into Kroger subsidiary Harris Teeter. Says the brand, “Few mortals can resist the devastating temptation of Bon Dévil’s wickedly delicious coconut-based desserts. Born from the deepest darkest desires of grocery consumers, Bon Dévil comes in 4 different flavors and is 100% plant-based, gluten-free, no evil GMOs, under 120 calories and sin-free. Pure pleasure without the guilt, find Bon Dévil in major US Natural, Conventional and Mass Grocers.” The Choc and Vanilla varieties now launch into Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. which operates …

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Bon Dévil Launches Premium Dessert Cups into Retailers Across US

Bon Dévil, the decadent plant-based brand creating “hellishly tempting” desserts, announces its rich ganache cups are now available in a lineup of major US grocers including Wegmans, Fresh Thyme, Meijer, The Fresh Market,  Amazon Fresh, Haggon and Bristol Farms. The brand plans to add more natural and conventional retailers in the coming months.  Made from coconuts, Bon Dévil’s “devilish” ganache cups are offered in four flavors – Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Ganache, Caramelized Banana Ganache, and Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache. Each pack contains four 1.2 oz cups that contain less than 120 calories each, and the entire line is dairy-, gluten- and GMO-free.  Heavenly desserts According to the brand, Bon Devil’s creamy ganache cups are filling an overlooked need in the dessert segment by allowing consumers …

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Expo West 2022 Recap – The Top 8 Plant-Based Innovations

Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural and organic trade show, successfully held its first in-person event after a two-year hiatus last week, from March 8-12. The highly anticipated show attracted more than 2,700 exhibitors and 57,000 industry attendees to Anaheim, CA to make personal connections, attend keynote talks and discover the latest innovations in natural food, beverages and ingredients.  Vegconomist was on-site seeking out the most interesting, creative and groundbreaking animal-free products and brands. From realistic vegan bacon and sushi to indulgent pizzas and mochi ice cream, this year’s plant-rich offerings did not disappoint. Out of dozens of exciting new products, we’ve selected eight particularly noteworthy innovations, along with full photo galleries of our favorite finds.  1. Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken – Daring Daring, …

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The Collaborative Re-Brands to Bon Dévil to Disrupt Dairy-Free Desserts

The Collaborative, a plant-based desserts company, announces a re-brand to Bon Dévil, which will premiere at this year’s Expo West. The new look and name aim to disrupt the chilled dessert category with Bon Dévil’s healthier, “devilishly un-guilty” creations. The “devious rebrand” will feature a selection of coconut-based desserts, and debut across US retailers and grocery stores this spring. Bon Dévil’s indulgent line of products include plant-based chocolate ganache, vanilla rice pudding and double chocolate mousse cups. In addition to lower calories, the company says all of its products are gluten-free and non-GMO.   Luxury dairy-free desserts  Bon Dévil was born from The Collaborative, a US spinoff of the UK-based Coconut Collaborative, which sells a popular line of vegan yogurt, ice cream and desserts. In …

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