DALLAS — Kazoo Snacks’ upcycled tortilla chips were named in Progressive Grocer’s 2022 Editor Picks as a Best New Product.
The Progressive Grocer’s Editors’ Picks are deliberately select to distinguish, “grocery products that excel in innovation, functionality, value and packaging design.”
The editors of the awards were excited that that the chips were higher in healthy fats and nutrients. Upcycled tortilla chips contain 61% more vitamin E than conventional brands. Progressive Grocer also noted the company’s progress with its goal of saving one billion gallons of water by 2025, with Kazoo having currently saved nearly one million gallons.
“It’s an honor to receive such a stamp of approval from Progressive Grocer, one of the most respected and longest-running retail and grocery publications,” explained Josh Death, founder of Kazoo Snacks. “With the food industry being responsible for 70% of the world’s water usage, we are determined to show larger manufacturers and developing brands that while it takes a lot more work and resources, it’s possible to deliver a great-tasting product, while also minimizing food and water-waste. Progressive Grocer’s acknowledgement means a great deal to us, as it’s evidence of what we’ve known all along —that our products are on track to make a substantial impact in the world.”
The chips are made using 40% upcycled corn germ and save 20 gallons of water per every 11-oz bag of chips. Water savings were calculated and confirmed by leading water life-cycle footprint assessment experts and vetted by former FDA food lawyers.
Kazoo Snacks can be purchased at retailers including Whole Foods California, Hy-Vee, Market of Choice, Central Market and, coming soon, Amazon.com.
