Bentilia partners with Rainforest and Goldmine Distribution to access several thousand potential points of distribution in the Tri-state and Chicagoland geographies
The Bentilia partnership with Rainforest Distribution, launching in mid-February, will give the brand access to potentially several thousand new points of distribution in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, while its partnership with Goldmine Distribution is expected to open several hundred more doors in the Chicagoland and broader
"When scaling new brands, it is critical to have strong DSD partners in highly competitive urban areas of the country to help drive merchandising effectiveness and in-store awareness," commented
In addition to its DSD partnerships, the Bentilia brand continues to see growing momentum through the Company's warehouse distribution partnership with KeHE, with several key regional chains such as Woodman's and the
Bentilia offers a premium line-up of pastas that comes in three red lentil-based varieties and a superfood option, Bentilia10, a ziti pasta made with red lentil flour and 10 additional natural ingredients, that results in a pasta offering an exclusive blend of 21 nutrients perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Gluten-free, nutrient rich, and low in sodium and saturated fats while providing naturally high levels of fiber (9g per serving) and protein (20g per serving) from 100% locally sourced lentils, Bentilia is a perfect option for the whole family, health enthusiast and pasta lovers alike.
To learn more, visit www.bentilia.com.
GFI is a fast-growing Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company, connecting the local farm to the global supply chain for peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and other high protein specialty crops. GFI is organized into four primary business lines: Pea Protein Inputs, Plant-Based Ingredients, Plant-Based Pet Food Ingredients and Plant-Based Consumer Packaged Goods. Headquartered in
GFI's vision is to become a vertically integrated farm-to-fork plant-based company providing traceable, locally sourced, healthy and sustainable food and ingredients. Through recent acquisition and development activities, GFI now offers a full suite of Plant-Based Consumer Packaged goods with over 20 SKUs under the Yofiit, Bentilia and Five Peas in Love brands.
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