Gathered Foods, the producer of Good Catch plant-based faux seafood products including frozen appetizers and entrees, has broadened international retail distribution across multiple European markets, including the Netherlands and Spain. This is the Austin, Texas, USA-based company’s largest retail expansion abroad since the brand’s inception.
As demand for vegan and vegetarian products in continental Europe and the United Kingdom continues to grow, with plant-based meat, seafood and dairy alternatives projected to be worth upwards of €7.5 billion by 2025 according to ING Research, the timing is ideal for Gathered Foods to expand its international footprint beyond the United States.
This retail expansion builds upon a successful year for the food company. In January, it launched products at over 300 stores in the UK through a distribution partnership with Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer. Not long thereafter, Good Catch entered into the Canadian market through a distribution partnership with Loblaws, Canada’s largest retailer. Products are now available in over 300 stores including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore and Provigo. Good Catch will also be listed soon in 450 Sobeys outlets, the second largest food retailer across the nation.
Gathered Foods is continuing its growth trajectory in new European markets through strategic retail partnerships with retailers and restaurant partners. In the Netherlands, Good Catch’s plant-based seafood products are now available in more than 70 stores including Albert Heijn (the largest Dutch supermarket chain) as well as Jumbo, Coop and other marquees. In Spain, Good Catch products are available at Sanchez Romero, the specialty supermarket chain in Madrid.
The company is also working with key distributors Green Pro International and Zoeterwoude, Netherlands-based Zandbergen World’s Finest Meats, along with PHW in Germany to increase product availability across retail and foodservice channels throughout Europe. Gathered Foods has plans to accelerate its expansion in key European markets and more into 2021 through various distribution channels, including restaurant operators.
“As we continue to grow our brand and expand our distribution footprint internationally, we’re incredibly proud to establish this strong retail base across Europe,” said CEO Christine Mei. “Following our successful partnership with Tesco and our recent launch into Canada with Loblaws, broadening our availability in Europe was the next natural progression. We’re fully committed to delivering our high quality, craveable plant-based seafood products to consumers across the globe to provide a delicious culinary experience through our retail and foodservice networks.”
