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Kate Farms Kids Nutrition Shakes

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Kate Farms Gains First Major US-Wide Retail Listing as Its Kids Nutrition Shakes Launch at Target

Plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms has announced that its new Kids Nutrition shakes are launching at selected Target stores and on Target.com. The launch marks the brand’s first major US-wide retail listing. The new science-formulated shakes are designed for children age 1 to 13. They contain 8g of organic pea protein, 27 vitamins and minerals, and DHA to help support brain and eye health. The shakes are available in three flavors (chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla) and are free of common allergens, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. “Parents today want nutrition they can feel good about — designed for their kids’ growing needs, made with high-quality ingredients, and free from things they don’t want,” said Catherine Hayden, Registered Dietitian and Chief Marketing Officer at Kate Farms. “We’re …

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Wicked Kitchen frozen entrees

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Wicked Kitchen’s Frozen Entrees Hit Shelves in Target Stores Nationwide

Global plant-based food brand Wicked Kitchen has announced the launch of its lineup of frozen entrees at nationwide Target stores in the US. This expansion comes just two years after the company’s entry into the US market in 2,500 stores across the country in what the company claims was the largest plant-based product rollout in US grocery history.  The news comes towards the end of a busy year for Wicked Kitchen, with the launch of several new product lines, company acquisitions, retail expansion in the UK, and notable investments. Pete Speranza, CEO of Wicked Kitchen, commented, “The launch at Target is another step towards giving more access to plant-based foods to consumers, and it’s especially exciting since we share the same hometown of Minneapolis. It is validating to have such …

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Tabitha Brown Target Food Collection Coming Back

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Retail & E-Commerce

Tabitha Brown’s Target Food Collection Will Return in 2024 For the Entire Year

Superstar influencer Tabitha Brown reveals her best-selling vegan food collection will return to Target stores next year, following an extremely popular limited-time release in January. Speaking onstage at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2023, Brown also said the collection will be expanded to include more items and will be available year-round in 2024.  Brown, who regularly promotes her vegan lifestyle to millions of fans on Instagram and TikTok, first launched an extensive food collection at Target on January 8. The line, which featured 40 products including plant-based burgers, sausages, spreads, cream cheese, ravioli, snacks and soup, became an immediate hit and sold out in Target stores across the country.  Speaking at the ESSENCE Festival on July 1, Brown thanked her fans for making the launch …

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Target Tabitha Brown

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Target Launching New Tabitha Brown Food Collection Featuring 40 Vegan Products

US retail chain Target announces it is partnering with superstar influencer Tabitha Brown to launch the Tabitha Brown for Target Vegan Food and Kitchen Collection. The limited-time collection features nearly 100 items covering grocery, tableware, linens, food storage and cookware. Debuting January 8th, Brown’s vegan grocery range includes 40 different selections of plant-based meats, spreads, pasta, snacks and more. The extensive collection includes: BBQ Seasoned Patties Garlic Plant-Based Patties Plant-Based Sausage with Mushrooms Sausage w/ Jalapeño & Cilantro Sausage w/ Mango, Basil & Cilantro  Strawberry Cream Cheese Caramelized Onion Cream Cheese  Garlic Cream Cheese Cilantro Lime Aioli  Spicy Cilantro Garlic Spread Truffle Garlic Spread Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Organic Popcorn  Vegan Potato Salad Garlic Pasta Salad Vegan Pizza Ravioli  Polenta & Wild Mushroom Ravioli Vegan …

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Blackbird Margherita pizza

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Blackbird Foods Launching Popular Plant-Based Pizzas at 300 US Target Stores

Plant-based food startup Blackbird Foods announces its popular artisanal pizzas will be launching at 300 Target stores in October. The brand’s Margherita and Supreme Pizzas will retail for a suggested price of $7.99 and be available nationwide at Target in-store and online. According to Blackbird, it is one of the fastest-growing frozen pizza brands in the country, and one of the earliest-stage food startups that Target has ever launched. Made by chefs in NYC, Blackbird’s pizzas feature fresh ingredients and overnight rising dough that is hand-tossed to produce a classic soft and crispy New York-style crust. Its Margherita pizza is topped with fresh basil, garlic and a signature tomato sauce, while the Supreme features Blackbird’s house-made plant-based sausage crumbles, red onions and green peppers. In …

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Daring Continues US Expansion with Launches into Target and Monty’s Good Burger

Daring, producer of innovative plant chicken, announces it is growing its retail footprint with a new launch into US Target stores nationwide, as well as select locations of regional stores Meijer, Ingle and Shoprite. The plant-based brand also revealed a debut at LA cult burger shop Monty’s.  New markets Target stores will now carry Daring’s Original, Breaded and Cajun Plant Chicken Pieces in the freezer aisle. Made with simple ingredients like non-GMO soy, sunflower oil and spices, Daring’s chicken is currently sold in thousands of US retail locations including Walmart, Sprouts and Whole Foods.  The plant-based brand can also now be found at Monty’s, an uber-popular vegan burger chain with five locations throughout LA. At Monty’s, guests can order a basket of Daring breaded chicken …

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Tabitha Brown Target Collection

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Tabitha Brown and Target Announce New “Tabitha Brown for Target” Clothing Line

Tabitha Brown, a pop culture superstar known for her cheerful take on vegan cooking, is partnering with retail chain Target to launch Tabitha Brown for Target – a new clothing and accessories line spanning apparel, swimwear, food, entertaining and more. The line will debut June 11 online and in most Target stores.  Tabitha Brown for Target features four limited-time collections set to launch over the next year. Offered at affordable, “only-at-Target” values, the first collection will include 75 brightly designed clothing and accessories offered in a size range of XXS-4X, with most pieces priced under $30.  Growing the relationship According to the chain, it decided to expand its partnership with Brown after working with her on social media content over the past two years. “Tabitha …

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Abbot's Butcher Chorizo in Target

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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Abbot’s Butcher Makes Huge US Retail Expansion into Over 1,000 Target Stores

Abbot’s Butcher, producer of premium plant-based meats, announces a massive retail expansion into major US retail stores. The brand’s plant-based Chorizo is now available at 1,215 Target locations nationwide, while its entire product line is also expanding into 150+ locations of The Fresh Market and 73 Fresh Thyme groceries.  The announcement marks the largest retail growth by Abbot’s Butcher to date. Over the past year, the clean-label brand has experienced 700% sales growth in the natural channel and is projected to triple its growth in 2022. Made from non-GMO pea protein, Abbot’s Butcher products are created to offer healthier protein alternatives crafted from simple ingredients. Retailing for $7.99, its Ground “Beef”, Chorizo and Chopped Chick’n are free from soy, gluten, canola oil and artificial additives, …

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Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole

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Gastronomy & Food Service

Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Closes $25M in Series A Funding to Open 20 New Locations

Pinky Cole, the CEO and founder of beloved vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan, reveals she raised $25M in Series A funding from investors that included restaurateur Danny Meyer, says Forbes. Reportedly valued at $100M, Slutty Vegan will use the investment to open about 20 new locations over the next two years.  Growing the empire Cole, who says she aims to “build a billion-dollar brand”, says the funds will also go toward hiring a chief executive officer and chief marketing officer to oversee the company’s growth. The investment is the latest win for Cole’s fast-growing business empire, which includes an upcoming cookbook and Slutty Vegan-themed CBD gummies. In April, the brand introduced “Side Dips”, a line of plant-based dips in Vegan Hot-Lanta Chik’n and Spinach Artichoke …

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Everything Legendary Juicy Burgers

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Shark Tank’s Everything Legendary Selling Out in Restaurants, Now in Over 800 Stores

Everything Legendary, a plant-based meat producer which found fame and success through Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, announces that its products will be available at 310 Target locations in addition to 500 existing grocery stores including Safeway, Giant and Acme and Stop & Shop. The young brand reports that Q1 sales indicate that it is now one of the Top 3 plant-based meats distributed to buyers.

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Target Good & Gather Plant Based

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Target Launches 30 Own-Brand ‘Good & Gather Plant Based’ Products For Under $5

Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the US, this week announces the introduction of Good & Gather Plant Based, featuring more than 30 products spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, stating that most items will retail at under $5. The new items will include: non-dairy chocolate-flavored mousse dip, crispy chick’n tenders, savory buffalo-style cauliflower wings, spreads and creamers. Target states that the Good & Gather Plant Based dips and meat alternatives are already available, and other products like creamers and salad dressings will roll out between now and fall. “Good & Gather Plant Based reinforces the brand’s commitment to products that prioritize great taste and quality, with the value only Target can offer,” says Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief food and beverage officer, …

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Target: US Retail Giant Launches Its Own Vegan and Ethical Labels

The Target Corporation is one of the largest retailers in the United States, alongside Walmart. To meet the needs of its growing customer base, which attaches great importance to vegan and ethical products, the retailer has introduced vegan labels. The labels guarantee the sustainable production and quality of a particular product. Sustainability labelling requires that the product is organic and/or vegan and has been produced under ethical conditions.

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