BranchOut Food’s Bell Pepper Crisps to expand Midwest availability

BranchOut Food has received a new order of more than $600,000 for its Bell Pepper Crisps from the Midwest region of the nation’s largest warehouse club, marking the fourth and largest regional move for the product.

BranchOut, which uses GentleDry dehydration technology, recently launched in Los Angeles and has roll outs planned in California’s Bay Area and in Texas, according to a news release.

With more than 500 locations, Costco Wholesale Corp. is the largest warehouse club in the U.S., according to EssFeed.com.

“The strong momentum behind our Bell Pepper Crisps is a testament to the power of our GentleDry technology and our ability to deliver premium, first-to-market products at scale,” BranchOut Food CEO Eric Healy said in the release. “The Midwest expansion represents a breakthrough moment for our retail presence, solidifying BranchOut as a key player in the premium snack category.

“With four regions now driving sales, we anticipate continued growth and larger orders ahead for our bell pepper item.”

BranchOut’s patented GentleDry technology preserves up to 95% of the original nutrition of fresh produce, according to the company.

The company’s new, 50,000-square-foot production facility in Peru is helping meet increasing demand, according to the release. The facility features three production lines and an annual production capacity of more than $40 million.

“Our Peru facility is operating at scale and efficiently, allowing us to seamlessly expand into new regions while maintaining exceptional quality,” Healy said. “As demand continues to rise, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering top-tier snack products to our retail partners.”

In addition, BranchOut’s Pineapple Chips are now available in seven Southeast states after nearly $900,000 in reorders, according to the company, while its Organic Chewy Banana Bites will be available in Southern California and Hawaii at the end of March.