Midwest US Retail Chain Hy-Vee Adds Blackbird’s Plant-Based Pizzas Across 88 Stores
Plant-based food manufacturer Blackbird Foods has expanded its retail distribution with the rollout of its frozen New York-style pizzas in 88 Hy-Vee supermarket locations across the US Midwest. The pizzas, made in New York City, are available in three varieties: Margherita, Supreme, and Pepperoni featuring Beyond Meat® Beyond Pepperoni. Vegan pizza, NYC style Co-founder Emanuel Storch commented on the latest expansion, stating, “We’re excited to bring our NY-style pizzas to Hy-Vee shoppers. Our mission has always been to make restaurant-quality plant-based food more accessible, and this launch is a big step in that direction.” The Hy-Vee rollout follows a series of developments for the New York-based company. Earlier in 2025, Blackbird was acquired by Ahimsa Companies, a plant-based investment firm that also recently purchased alternative …