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.

The Good Bean
Company typeSnack Foods
Headquarters,
Websitewww.thegoodbean.com

Acquisitions edit

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 edit

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 edit

  • 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]

References edit

  1. ^ "About Us", The Good Bean
  2. ^ "Roasted Chickpea Trend - Berkeley Company Creates First Roasted Chickpea Snack". The Good Bean (press release). 20 April 2011 – via 24-7 Press Release Newswire.
  3. ^ "2011 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  4. ^ "2012 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  5. ^ "Best Snacks Roundup 2012". Daily Candy. March 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2012-05-30.

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