The Good Bean Explained
The Good Bean |
Type: | Snack Foods |
Location Country: | U.S. |
Location City: | Berkeley, CA |
The Good Bean is a snack food company founded by Sarah Wallace and Suzanne Slatcher in 2010, and based in Berkeley, California, USA,[1] specializing in chickpea-based snacks. Its 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 its 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 and lime
- Sweet cinnamon
- Mesquite BBQ
Launched in 2012, The Good Bean Fruit & No-Nut Bars are available in the following flavors:
- Chocolate berry
- Apricot and coconut
- Fruit and seeds trail mix
Awards
- Graphic Design USA - "2011 American Graphic Design Awards" for Roasted Chickpea Snack package design[3]
- Graphic Design USA - "2012 American Graphic Design Awards" for Fruit & No-Nut Bar package design[4]
- Daily Candy – "Best Snacks Roundup 2012"[5]
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.thegoodbean.com/about-us/ "About Us"
- Web site: Roasted Chickpea Trend - Berkeley Company Creates First Roasted Chickpea Snack. The Good Bean (press release). 20 April 2011. 24-7 Press Release Newswire.
- Web site: 2011 American Graphic Design Awards. Graphic Design USA. September 2011. 2012-05-30. 2012-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109190012/http://www.gdusa.com/contests/agda11/types/se.php?x=PKG2554. dead.
- Web site: 2012 American Graphic Design Awards. Graphic Design USA. September 2012. 2012-05-30. 2012-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109190012/http://www.gdusa.com/contests/agda11/types/se.php?x=PKG2554. dead.
- Web site: Best Snacks Roundup 2012. Daily Candy. March 2012. 2012-05-30. 2012-05-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20120529082558/http://dailycandy.com/everywhere/roundup/flash.jsp#/snack-happy/. dead.