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.
Bonne Maman is a French brand celebrated for its traditional, homemade-style jams, marmalades, and desserts.
It’s already on the shelf here, with 13 SKUs across 5 categories. The growth is depth and breadth: 2 categories to widen and 2 new doors to enter, replicated across all 2 stores.
Lead with Red Currant Jelly in Jams And Jellies.
Canyon Market stocks jams and jellies thinly, so a differentiated snack stands out instead of becoming the Nth option on a crowded shelf. It already earns space at 5 other Bay Area grocers.
The more differentiated opening is jams and jellies: Canyon Market stocks only 1 there, so Bonne Maman Red Currant Jelly stands out rather than blending in.
Canyon Market merchandises 8 of the 10 categories the brand sells.
non-gmo, vegan against the store's assortment lean.
brand excitement 50/100.
enters a thin jams and jellies shelf as a point of difference.
Every category Bonne Maman 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 8 of 20 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
On shelf here, but only 1 of 5 SKUs. Room to widen the line.
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Bonne Maman’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 →
Already stocked here in other categories, so this one is a natural extension.
Fully stocked here (2/2 SKUs).
Fully stocked here (1/1 SKUs).
Fully stocked here (1/1 SKUs).
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.