Clean label traction Leverage Curation Foods’ portfolio of 100% clean ingredient brands (Eat Smart, O Olive Oil & Vinegar, Yucatan and Cabo Fresh) to target retailers seeking natural, plant-based options and clean-label produce solutions, emphasizing shelf-stable innovation like Breatheway packaging.

Shelf life innovation Position Breatheway patented packaging as a differentiator to extend fresh produce shelf life, enabling supermarkets and club stores to reduce waste, improve perishable stock turns, and justify premium pricing on fresh-cut vegetables and salads.

Strategic partnerships Capitalize on history of private equity-style M&A activity in the sector by approaching regional grocers and national chains with Curation Foods’ diversified brand portfolio and recent leadership changes to align co-branding and private label opportunities.

Grocery channel growth Target U.S. grocery and club channel expansion opportunities by highlighting evidence of leadership promotions and growth initiatives, offering sales ramp plans, category adjacencies, and volume commitments tied to Eat Smart salads and Yucatan guacamole lines.

Risk-aware expansion Acknowledge past recalls and Listeria concerns to propose robust: (a) enhanced food safety collaboration, (b) shared QA/audit programs, and (c) co-marketing around trusted sourcing to reassure buyers while pursuing new store placements.