Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, based in Tampa, Fla., has announced an exclusive deal with Kehe Food Distributors, the Romeoville, Ill.-based distributor of specialty food products.
Kehe distributes more than 60,000 SKUs—including natural, organic and gourmet food items— to more than 33,000 retail outlets in 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, previously available to retailers exclusively through direct ordering, is now available nationwide through Kehe. In addition, Kelapo will be showcasing its existing line and new products at KeHE’s Summer Selling Show in Dallas and the company’s holiday show in Chicago.
In other news, Kelapo’s introduced its latest product, Kelapo Coconut Oil Baking Sticks. Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and the new Coconut Oil Baking Sticks act as a dairy-free, trans fat-free replacement for butter and other hydrogenated dairy products. Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is also organic, unrefined and certified Fair Trade.
