Pod Foods

🚨 Heads up, our wonderful retailers: It’s time for another epic week of Double Ads Wednesdays running from Oct 2nd to Oct 9th, and another range of promotions that you definitely don't want to miss out on! As usual, the Pod team and our brands are rolling out huge deals on some of the most innovative products on the market, exclusively through Pod Direct. This is your chance to stock up on the newest, trendiest, and must-have products at prices that can’t be beat. What’s on the “menu” this week? Have a look below and find the latest deals from AVVIKA - Caffeine Free Alt Energy Drink, daRosario Organics - TruffleKING LLC, Lua Coffee– Lua Coffee, Gabriel and Daniel Wellness, Tempo Granola, and NIRAMAYA FOODS! 👇 Pod Foods' Double Ads Wednesday is all about helping you stay ahead of the trends and keep your customers excited with the most innovative product selection on the market. Not only do you get to stock your shelves with incredible items, but you also get them at promotional rates to boost your margins while keeping customers coming back for more. Can't wait to join the action? Head over to our website to explore Pod Foods services for retailers and learn how we can help your store thrive! 🚀 #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Matthew Bowen Dan Rabens Mark Rider Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin Elizabeth Hemphill-Burns Mehek Khera Rosario Safina Beverly Karns

Innovative brands in grocery need to move even faster, and pay even closer attention to food trends. If we (collectively) want to take market share from the big guys, we need to use our speed to shelf advantages to their maximum potential. Case in point: Birria has been around for centuries, but in the past two years it has taken off as a mainstream trend. The catalyst was when the traditional Birria Goat Tacos mutated into Beef Quesadilla form and became a TikTok sensation. Now Birria is everywhere on restaurant menus and is a big part of the 2024 food zeitgeist. So where are all the “Birria-flavored” CPG LTO SKUs? Consumers are ready to pay for Birria pork rinds, chips, salsas, marinades, pretzels, ad Infinitum right now. Limited seasonal production not only taps into restaurant/foodie trends but it also creates an air of scarcity that drives impulse sales. Pod Foods #innovation #nobadfood #birria

Get ready to hear a lot of rhetoric around “Price Gouging” of Bananas and Coffee over the next 4-6 weeks. Even if the ILA strike only lasts a few days, there will be a supply shock that will take weeks to work through. Most consumers don’t have a good understanding of how Bananas and Coffee come into the country “green”, and with east coast ports offline, recovery won’t be quick. These commodities are so ubiquitous that the demand won’t evaporate anytime soon, so pricies are going up…maybe significantly. Misinformed consumers and pandering politicians will try to pin this on retailers. The timing 1 month before the election positions this as a pivotal narrative of Q4. There will also be domino effects on the price of Strawberries, Avocados, and other high velocity produce. It probably isn’t a bad time to be in the tea business, either. For any brand NOT directly impacted by the strike, this is an opportunity to drive unit sales with promotional activity…retailers are going to be looking to give consumers any relief they can. Pod Foods #innovation #inflation #grocery

Take your meals to the next level with bold, plant-based magic as Seed Ranch Flavor Co. product line has officially made its debut at Andronico's Markets. From signature sauces to their mind-blowing GrownAs* Vegan Mac & Cheese, prepare to say hello to your new best friends in the kitchen! 🧀 Founded by passionate chef David Delcourt, Seed Ranch is all about turning everyday eats into unforgettable meals with small-batch, high-quality products that pack a punch. Their mission? To make the world a tastier place, one dish at a time. 🍽️ Through this launch via Pod Foods, Seed Ranch Flavor Co will be bringing to the shelves not-your-average mac & cheese that is crazy cheesy, rich, and so delicious you won’t believe it’s vegan! Whether you're whipping up dinner for the family or treating yourself, just add some oat milk and plant-based butter, and you’ve got the ultimate comfort food. Want to take it up a notch? Pair it with any of Seed Ranch’s hot sauces for a fiery kick you didn’t know mac & cheese could have! 🔥 Run, don’t walk, to Andronico's Markets and check out what Seed Ranch Flavor Co has to offer today! #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Mark Rider Matthew Bowen Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin

There is a post very similar to this which goes viral on LinkedIn roughly every week. Yet hundreds of the brands that are most upset with the lack of transparency and leverage that they have continue to work with those same distributors year after year and nobody ever has an actionable solution other than to closely montior the deductions as they roll in. Regional distributors can be a great choice if you have the bandwidth to manage each of them in parallel, and your target retailers want to work with them. If you want to work with large scale national retailers, many of them don’t want to work with regional distribution. There have been a few hundred brands (including some very successful mature brands) who decided this year not to work with the incumbent distributors and move to us instead. Their retailers were fine with it. We are over 2000 active brands now and anyone is welcome to join anytime. If you are waiting for a day when these deductions stop, you will be waiting for a very long time because it is their core source of income. Meanwhile, most emerging brands are wasting immense amounts of money by selling product to the national distributors FOB instead of collaborating together on inbound freight. That is something you can control and do something about, immediately.

✨ Get ready to experience the future of haircare - where science meets self-care and aging hair is transformed like never before. We’re beyond excited to announce that Arey Grey, the revolutionary brand known as The Wrinkle Cream of Haircare, is officially launching at Erewhon! What makes Arey a game-changer? Founded by Allison Conrad and celebrity hairstylist Jay Small, Arey started when Allison spotted her first gray hairs and asked, “Why isn’t there a proactive solution for this?” After teaming up with Jay and a dream team of medical and scientific experts, Arey was born. 💜 From daily supplements to shampoos and conditioners, Arey’s products go beyond temporary fixes. The brand delivers a clean and innovative option to give you the all-in-one solution for stronger and more vibrant hair, keeping your hair looking more luscious than ever. Don't hesitate to stop by your nearest Erewhon store to experience what Arey has to offer, and give your hair the care it deserves! #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Matthew Bowen Dan Rabens Mark Rider Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin Bianca Bolouri Russell Heiman Annie Morris Tim Esch

The battle for share of wallet between grocery retail and restaurants is just getting warmed up. This isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has never been more front of mind for the consumer public in the aftermath of post-Covid inflation. Of course this isn’t an all -or- nothing proposition, the best restaurants with compelling experiences are going to thrive. On the whole, the next six months are a huge opportunity for retail grocery to claw back market share of consumer spend from food “away from home”. The retailers that do this won’t necessarily be the ones with the lowest price on commoditized staples. A customer who used to eat at Olive Garden or Red Lobster but has decided to cook at home instead is looking for experience, FUN, and “affordable luxury”. Retailers can give them what they want by offering them new innovative products that help them cook at home without taking too much of their time and money. Pod Foods #innovation #nobadfood

Big flavor wave alert - Pork King Good has now expanded their lineup at Andronico's Markets with bold, one-of-a-kind seasonings! After the successful launch of their pork rinds last month, you can now step up your culinary game with this crazy delicious range of spices!🧂✨ From the fan-favorite White Cheddar to the mind-blowing Beer and Bourbon blends, Pork King Good is not taking flavors lightly. If you thought their pork rinds were next-level, wait until you try these seasonings! They are the perfect enhancer to add to ALL of your meals, and will definitely have you getting creative in the kitchen. Add Pork King Good's seasonings onto your BBQ, sprinkle them on popcorn, shake them on tacos, or even whip up your own chip dip - the possibilities are endless! Visit your nearest Andronico's Markets and snag your Pork King Good seasonings today. Trust us, your taste buds are certainly in for a treat! 🔥 #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Mark Rider Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin Lauren Koston

Interesting ad campaign by Peabody Essex Museum encouraging visitors to “escape the algorithm” and enjoy “Real Life” We’re moving in two very distinct dichotomous directions as a society: 1. Instant gratification, AI generated and AI enhanced content, deepfakes, and convenient delivery of everyting on demand, anytime, anywhere. 2. A yearning for tactile, analog experiences. Vinyl hi-fi bars, museums, gatherings, and offline interactions that cut into the ubiquitous anxiety of post-pandemic life in the 20’s. Food is the common demominator across both of these divergent paths. There will be an ever-increasing market penetration of online grocery sales YoY…but more and more people will also be looking for real home cooked meals to “escape the algorithm”. In the near future, healthy, delicious food cooked at home from scratch is going to find a second wind as “conspicuous time consumption” as digital natives in GenZ reach middle age. Pod Foods #innovation #nobadfood https://lnkd.in/eiepzdwP

Approach every day with a mindset of clarity and calmness with the help of THE FULLEST - who has now brought their Warm Feelings saffron latte sachets and Kinder Thoughts saffron capsules to your nearest Erewhon via Pod Foods! 🎉 Founded by the passionate Nikki Bostwick, who believes the foundation for wellness starts with mental health, THE FULLEST marks a new era for your daily rituals with thoughtfully crafted products. The Warm Feelings saffron latte sachets are perfect for creating a soothing and flavorful beverage at home, made with sustainably sourced saffron and other high-quality ingredients. Additionally, their Kinder Thoughts capsules will provide a convenient way to incorporate this remarkable spice into your day with ease. 💚 More than offering holistic products for everyone to live life to the fullest, THE FULLEST prioritizes sustainability at every step. From sourcing ingredients through generations-old farming traditions to using eco-friendly packaging, the brand ensures that your wellness routine can also benefit the planet. Now available on the shelves of Erewhon, this will be a perfect opportunity to experience the essence of modern wellness through ancient inspiration. Head to Erewhon to explore the newest addition to your daily routine! ✨ #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Mark Rider Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin Russell Heiman