Reading the shelf…
Canyon Market is a specialty independent running 2 Bay Area stores, small-format at about 3,670 sq ft each, indexing high on established names versus other Bay Area grocers.
Amy's Kitchen is a family-owned American company that specializes in organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 15 SKUs across 3 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 3 categories to widen and 3 new doors to enter, replicated across all 2 stores.
Lead with Organic Medium Chili Soup in Canned Chili.
Canyon Market stocks canned chili thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 13 other Bay Area grocers.
The more differentiated opening is canned chili: Canyon Market stocks only 3 there, so Amy's Kitchen Organic Medium Chili Soup stands out rather than blending in.
Canyon Market merchandises 8 of the 22 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, organic, vegan against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 60/100.
enters a thin canned chili shelf as a point of difference.
Every category Amy's Kitchen plays in across the Bay Area grocers we track, and where it stands at Canyon Market. Depth is the distinct SKUs the store carries there versus the fleet median, shown next to the rival brands already on that shelf.
On shelf here, but only 10 of 35 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 3 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Amy's Kitchen’s SKUs Canyon Market doesn’t carry yet, ordered by how many other Bay Area grocers already stock them.
Canyon Market, as a specialty retailer, typically sources products directly from vendors, especially those that align with their focus on health and wellness. The first step for emerging brands is to submit their product through Canyon Market's dedicated vendor/supplier form. This approach allows you to present your offerings directly to their team, which is essential for independent markets like Canyon that prioritize unique, high-quality products tailored to their community's needs. When considering new products, Canyon Market looks for items that promote clean, wholesome ingredients and sustainability. They value local and artisanal products that resonate with their mission of enhancing the neighborhood's food culture. Be prepared to articulate how your product aligns with these values and meets the specific tastes of their customer base.
Vendor submission page ↗Presence and depth are measured from Canyon Market’s current Bay Area storefront: its online catalog plus our shelf photos, a partial view. A widely-distributed brand shown as a new door may already be carried through channels we don’t index. Canyon Market profile →
On shelf here, but only 2 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.
The store barely carries this category, so it is a hard sell.

7 named buyer contacts (Butcher Department Lead, Merchandising Manager, Owner) are on file. Direct contacts are reserved for verified brand partners.