The Good Bean
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| Company type | Snack Foods |
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| Headquarters | , |
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The Good Bean is a snack food company founded by Sarah Wallace and Suzanne Slatcher in 2010, and based in Berkeley, CA.[1]
The Good Bean specializes in chickpea based snacks. The Good Bean's Roasted Chickpea Snacks are "Desi" variety chickpeas, dry roasted and tossed in spices.[2] The Fruit & No-Nut Bar is a nut-free variation of the fruit and nut energy bar.
Acquisitions
In December 2019, The Good Bean, Inc. announced its acquisition of Beanito's brand of plant-based, protein rich bean snacks. Beanito's is best known for their bean chips and vegetable chips.
Products
Launched in 2010, The Good Bean Roasted Chickpea Snacks are available in the following flavors:
- Sea Salt
- Cracked Pepper
- Smoky Chili & Lime
- Sweet Cinnamon
- Mesquite BBQ
Launched in 2012, The Good Bean Fruit & No-Nut Bars are available in the following flavors:
- Chocolate Berry
- Apricot & Coconut
- Fruit & Seeds Trail Mix
Awards
- Graphic Design USA - "2012 American Graphic Design Awards"[3] - for Fruit & No-Nut Bar package design
- Graphic Design USA - "2011 American Graphic Design Awards"[4] - for Roasted Chickpea Snack package design
- Daily Candy – "Best Snacks Roundup 2012"[5]
References
- ^ "The Good Bean - About Us", thegoodbean.com
- ^ "Roasted Chickpea Trend - Berkeley Company Creates First Roasted Chickpea Snack", 24-7, 2010-04.
- ^ "2012 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2012.
- ^ "2011 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2011.
- ^ "Best Snacks Roundup 2012". Daily Candy. March 2012.